Recent days and resources 2020
Peace Sunday 2020
In the Methodist/Presbyterian calendar, Peace Sunday is the closest Sunday to 6 August, Hiroshima Day — this year 9 August. Download Christian World Service worship resources, created with the help of Rev Dr Peter Matheson, to support prayers and action for peace. When so much is uncertain, praying together for peace can bring us together as a strong community prepared to do all we can to confront injustice and violence. This year's theme is, “And no one shall make them afraid” Micah 4: 4b
75th Anniversary of Hiroshima Day 6 August 2020
Download Hiroshima Day worship resources.
Hiroshima For Peace website - has useful resources.
World Council of Churches recognises 75th Anniversary of Hiroshima & Nagasaki - statement and blog.
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) video tribute below, to the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (3 mins):
70th anniversay of the start of the Korean war
Here is a link to a message issued by the World Council of Churches on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Read the message
This link offers suggestions for prayers that could be used during worship. View worship resources