October words

Black History Month

What words do we use to lift up the history of oppression, current struggles and future hopes? How is our language in worship shaped by race? What colours do we see as we speak the words of our faith? Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. -Psalm […]

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St Francis Day – 4 Oct

Words from St Francis Words about St Francis Words about our responsibility for all creatures Words about justice for creation Resources for worship on St Francis Day: Blessing the Animal services St Francis Day is often celebrated with a service of blessing of the animals.  These resources for Blessing of the Animal services include a […]

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Peace Sunday

Peace Sunday is usually observed on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of October, in the midst of the Week of Prayer for World Peace. ‘The Week of Prayer for World Peace was started as a Christian initiative in 1974. It soon became an interfaith activity, and now welcomes everyone, of all faith traditions or none. Dr […]

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Harvest images

A picture says a thousand words. Thanks to all the photographers and artists for sharing these inspiring images.  Items posted here may be used for worship and devotional purposes. Please acknowledge the photographer/artist.  (If no photographer is noted, it is usually myself, Ana Gobledale.)  Click on the image to see the full enlarged image.

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Reformation Day – 31 Oct

What words reconcile the schisms and divisions in the church? Reformation Day confesses and ‘celebrates’ a major severing within the Christian church. When we start looking closely at Martin Luther, we find him displaying characteristics far from noble and heroic. What words blend the joy of liberation with the admission — confession — of responsibility […]

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Harvest

Harvest in the south in April. Harvest in the north in September. The cycle of our year offers numerous opportunities to express our gratitude and thanksgiving. What words do we use to celebrate the abundance of a good harvest? Or to mourn the scarcity in times of drought?

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Thanksgiving, Canada – October

National days set aside for thanksgiving offer wonderful opportunities to express our gratitude, often in an interfaith setting. How do we say “Thanks”?   Worship resources for Thanksgiving & Harvest  

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World Communion Sunday – Oct

World Communion Sunday, celebrated in many countries on the first Sunday of October, offers a congregation an opportunity to hear global voices and sing international hymns.  Choose from these hymns and prayers for your service.   Complete services for World Communion Sunday Children’s Messages for World Communion Sunday Hymns for World Communion Sunday Prayers for […]

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