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Events in March 2024

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28/02/2024
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01/03/2024(1 event)

Zero Discrimination Day


01/03/2024

02/03/2024
03/03/2024(1 event)

World Wildlife Day


03/03/2024

Here's a wonderful video (1:57) encouraging us to reflect on the wonders of creation.

 

This video (2:30) is from World Wildlife Day 2019 and it focuses on the oceans!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we give thanks for the wonders of creation,

especially the creatures with whom we share this planet.

Help us to be well informed, compassionate

and willing to act on their behalf.

We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN 

04/03/2024
05/03/2024(1 event)

World Book Day


05/03/2024

A ONE MINUTE PRAYER FOR WORLD BOOK DAY (Click HERE for the video version)

Loving God, 

we thank you for all the books that we enjoy;

all the characters we encounter;

and the worlds and situations they help us explore.

 

Thank you for the people who write and produce them;

the people who read to us and the people who have helped us to learn to read!

 

We thank you for the Bible, the Torah, the Qu'ran and other Sacred Scriptures,

the writings you inspire where we can learn to live life in all its fullness.

AMEN

Here's a brilliant playlist of short extracts:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_hqLJPmFPSTimfaMKypUHfoFIG_05_p3

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08/03/2024(1 event)
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14/03/2024(1 event)

Pi Day


14/03/2024

Happy Pi Day - in America 13th March is written as 3.14 which is the ratio of Pi corrected to 2 decimal places.

So, mathematicians like to mark this day which is also Albert Einstein's birthday!   He was one of the greatest minds that has ever lived.

Here is a video (2:07) about Pi.

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY - available HERE as a 1 minute video.

 

15/03/2024
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17/03/2024
18/03/2024(1 event)

National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day


18/03/2024

It is everyone's job to keep other's safe!

Please consider visiting our KEEPING SAFE page!

 This is a very moving video from Barnardo's (3:51). Don't forget if you, or a friend, needs help - let someone know.

 

REMEMBER: if you're experiencing tough times at the moment or have in the past - it's not your fault - tell someone!

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we pray for all who are vulnerable to exploitation.

We pray for those who are in situations they feel they can't get out of.

Help us to notice the signs, offer support and report cases of exploitation.

Give us courage and wisdom to intervene appropriately.

We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN.

 

19/03/2024
20/03/2024(1 event)

French Language Day


20/03/2024

21/03/2024(3 events)

International Day of Forests


21/03/2024

International Day of Nowruz


21/03/2024

World Down Syndrome Day


21/03/2024

A day to celebrate the lives and gifts of people with Down Syndrome!

Here's a 1:59 video giving a little information!

This is an inspirational video (4:17) - Wouldn't Change A Thing - to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now!

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we give thanks for the special gifts each individual has.

Help us to recognise the gifts not the limitations.

Help us to celebrate diversity of gifts.

Help us to ensure all people are treated equally.

We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN

 

 

22/03/2024(1 event)

World Water Day


22/03/2024

Here's a beautiful reflection on water - from CAFOD! (2:11)

23/03/2024(1 event)

World Meteorological Day


23/03/2024

24/03/2024(2 events)

International Day for the Right to Truth concerning ....


24/03/2024

... gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims.

World Tuberculosis Day


24/03/2024

25/03/2024(2 events)

International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims ...


25/03/2024

... and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

International Day of Solidarity with ...


25/03/2024

... detained and missing staff members of UN.

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