Resources (Page 2)

Resources (Page 2)

Now and Not yet Breakfast packs

Did you know that local Warrandyte Social Enterprise Cafe ‘Now and Not Yet’ is currently providing housing for women escaping domestic violence, the homeless and asylum seekers?

We’re going on a bear hunt

place a bear in your window Many Australian children know and love the book “We’re Going On a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen. In these times of social / physical distancing it’s turn it into a neighbourhood game! Put a teddy in a front window of your house for local kids to spot on their neighbourhood walks or drives. Teddies in windows likely to bring some much-needed smiles in what is a very difficult time for many. Don’t have a…

Melbourne Museum at Home

With Melbourne Musuem being closed, you might like to explore their museum at home project you can connect, explore and learn more from your favourite museums every day. Links include Melbourne Museum at home Scienceworks at home Immigration Museum at home Delve in to the digital channels and enjoy this all with them. Check out the website: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/museum-at-home/

20 days of play at home

Playgroup Victoria have compiled a list of home play activities. These activities can be done in the home, in the backyard or at the local park. Check them out here: https://www.playgroup.org.au/news/20-days-of-play-at-home/ Feel free to share your activities – send photos or videos to communications@manninghamuc.org so we can share your creations with the community

PRAYERS FOR THIS SEASON

The President and Moderators have prepared a weekly cycle of prayers for use by congregations and in people’s personal devotions, as a way of connecting Uniting Church members. as we pray each day for one another and the life of the Australian community. We hope these prayers nurture and encourage you. Read the prayes from the Assembly website: https://assembly.uca.org.au/component/k2/item/3150-prayers

Prayer resource

This prayer resource is offered in the hope that it will sustain you whilst we are worshipping in different places. Just because we are not gathering together in one place as we would usually do on a Sunday morning, it doesn’t mean we aren’t gathering together as a community of faith and prayer. We will be adding to this resource over the next few days as members of our community write their own prayers and reflections. Please keep in touch…

Faith at Home – 22 March 2020

Lent 4, Sunday March 22 In the Gospel reading set for today, we hear the story of The Man Born Blind, (John 9:1 – 41). In the story Jesus claims “I am the Light of the World.” And the reading from Ephesians encourages Christians to live as Children of the Light. (Ephesians 5:8-14) Churches and cathedrals often have stained glass windows to enjoy the beauty of coloured light, or big plain glass windows that allow lots of natural light into…

I am coming, says the day

I am coming, says the day. When you rise to meet me, some will be worried. Some will be ready to celebrate, some will be living through what they live through the day before

Colouring in Sheets – Prayers for when you feel anxious

We hope that these coloring page prayers will help you in times when you might feel anxious. Through the words, images, shapes, and opportunities to color and reflect, we hope you will find peace and calm in your life. Created by Illustrated Ministry Team, this resource is provided for you use. Feel free to share your colouring in sheets with illustrated Ministry and with us – communications@manninghamuc.org

The serenity Prayer

by Reinhold Niebuhr (short version) God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

COVID 19 Pastoral Care information

Can we please remind you of the following contact points for support. For spiritual and pastoral support: Rev Claire 0410 827 597 Megan 0417 558 376 Scott 0403 756 724 For practical support: Moses Lee 98462012 / 0415665413 Contact our email: care_network@manninghamuc.org if you cannot reach anyone via phone. Remember you are not alone. If you need information on symptoms etc., follow this link to the Department of Health website: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

Prayer for a Pandemic

When I wrote this prayer a few days ago, I had no idea it would resonate with so many people. I am humbled and awed by the number of you who have shared it and written to express your shared hope and prayers during this truly difficult time. Source from: http://krugthethinker.com/2020/03/prayer-for-a-pandemic/
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