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Events in March 2024
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26/02/2024(1 event) 
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
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27/02/2024(1 event)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
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28/02/2024(1 event)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
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01/03/2024(2 events) 
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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02/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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03/03/2024(2 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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05/03/2024(2 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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: |
06/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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07/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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08/03/2024(2 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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09/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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10/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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11/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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12/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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13/03/2024(2 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
Just in case you need a reminder of the Parable of the Good Samaritan! (3:50 video) This is a brilliant video (5:06).
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available here as a 1:00 video) Loving God, Today we pray especially for anyone who needs a good Samaritan, a helping hand, a generous heart, a listening ear! We ask that we use our senses to notice where people need help, and to have the generosity and courage to intervene! We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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14/03/2024(2 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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.
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15/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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16/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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17/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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18/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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19/03/2024(2 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
How much sleep do you actually need? (3:27) So what can you do to get a better night's sleep? (0:47) This is a really brilliant video from BBC Newsround - top tips for a great night's sleep! (1:55) Some sounds to help you sleep:This is a playlist of 'Chilled Music' from Radio 1 available on BBC Sounds. A series of relaxing sounds from a programme called Slow Radio from the BBC. Prayer for the Day:This is a short prayer video (1:15) about sleep.
SLEEP WELL!
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20/03/2024(3 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
; This day is the perfect opportunity to think of what brings you happiness! Our priorities may well have re-aligned because of the COVID-19 pandemic so it's good to reflect on what causes us to be happy and to give thanks - nurturing those people and things - but I'm guessing mainly people!A PRAYER FOR TODAYLoving God,we give thanks for those who bring us happiness.We ask your blessings upon them.Help us to bring happiness to othersby giving them the dignity of being lovedand appreciated for who they are.
Give us wisdom to notice those who are sadand the right words and gestures to support them.We ask this in your holy name. AMEN
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21/03/2024(4 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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
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22/03/2024(2 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
Here's a beautiful reflection on water - from CAFOD! (2:11) |
23/03/2024(3 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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24/03/2024(3 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
... gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims. |
25/03/2024(3 events)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
... and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. ... detained and missing staff members of UN. |
26/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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27/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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28/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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29/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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30/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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31/03/2024(1 event)
Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video) A woman who inspires me ... (3:18) What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video) Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video) How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09) Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49) The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06) Loving God, In Women's History Month, we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours. May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer, that a world of justice and peace be established. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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