This video (1:20) charts how people in the U.K got the vote!
This is a video (1:34) from 2015 about the importance of democracy.
Spend a few moments now thinking about why democracy is important?
Just imagine living somewhere where you are treated like you don't matter, where you're not allowed to express your views and not allowed to vote for leaders! Such a situation in South Africa many years ago inspired this song (5:35) to be written. (Why not try signing (that's not a spelling mistake) along?)
Here's a little good news (1:47) regarding the capacity of human beings to solve a problem.
So, we've done something about the ozone layer - which demonstrates that we can heal the world. Let's be resolute in finding ways we can contribute to solving the ongoing problem of climate change.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Creator God,
help us appreciate the wonders of this planet;
on this day when we can celebrate a success,
help us to seek a greater understanding of the causes of climate change which threatens the world;
give us wisdom and resolve to act in such a way that we contribute to solutions.
Let's spend a few moments thinking about those who walk alongside us as we learn.
Let's give thanks for their patience, for their consistency, for their compassion, for not giving up on us, for believing in us, for recognising our potential, for the time they put in, for the efforts they make, for their encouragement, for their advice, for their sheer humanity which models for us
Judaism proclaims Rosh Hashanah as the birthday of the world – sages teach that the first Rosh Hashanah was the sixth day of Creation, when God Created man and woman.
Here's an explanation of it in 3:01!
This is a bit less formal but instructive nonetheless (2:38) - you'll probably recognise the tune.
A PRAYER OF RENEWAL
God of Creation - we give thanks for this celebration of a new year.
Help us to start afresh, renewing our efforts to be good stewards of Creation,
seeking peace in all areas of life,
and reaching out compassionately to those who suffer.
Judaism proclaims Rosh Hashanah as the birthday of the world – sages teach that the first Rosh Hashanah was the sixth day of Creation, when God Created man and woman.
Here's an explanation of it in 3:01!
This is a bit less formal but instructive nonetheless (2:38) - you'll probably recognise the tune.
A PRAYER OF RENEWAL
God of Creation - we give thanks for this celebration of a new year.
Help us to start afresh, renewing our efforts to be good stewards of Creation,
seeking peace in all areas of life,
and reaching out compassionately to those who suffer.
Judaism proclaims Rosh Hashanah as the birthday of the world – sages teach that the first Rosh Hashanah was the sixth day of Creation, when God Created man and woman.
Here's an explanation of it in 3:01!
This is a bit less formal but instructive nonetheless (2:38) - you'll probably recognise the tune.
A PRAYER OF RENEWAL
God of Creation - we give thanks for this celebration of a new year.
Help us to start afresh, renewing our efforts to be good stewards of Creation,
seeking peace in all areas of life,
and reaching out compassionately to those who suffer.