Reflection of the week

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On Tuesday 29 May, the Uniting Church in Australia started 40 days of prayer to lead up to the 15th Assembly meeting, which will take place in Melbourne from 8-14 July, 2018. This week’s reflection features the first and second of these prayers (29 & 30 May).

 

Prayer One – We Journey Together

We journey together towards our Assembly.

We give thanks for God’s abundant grace and we are set free with the liberating hope of Jesus.

Today, take a moment to think about your journey in the Uniting Church:

  • When did it begin?
  • Where has it taken you?
  • What keeps you present?

 

Prayer Two – You Are the Body of Christ

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. – 1 Corinthians 12:27

Stand as you are, in your body. Breathe.

Know that you are part of a great body of hope journeying together towards Assembly.

Know that you are connected. Breathe.

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