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Thoughts for the Week
...from the Chaplain
Week Beginning: 15 March 2026 - Equality and Equity
The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness. Psalm 99:4
What is the link between equality and justice? Do you consider all humans equal no matter gender, race, religion or nationality? What can you do to improve equality in school, at home, in the community? Do you treat others as you would like to be treated? If not, something needs to change.
He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world equally with righteousness and the peoples with equity. Psalm 98:9
When we make judgements about others, we cannot possibly know all of the details and circumstances of their lives, we cannot know a person’s heart. How can we be just, fair and equitable in our treatment of others? Can we change our opinions and those of others for the better? How might we do this?
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Dear God, You have given all peoples one common origin. It is your will that they be gathered together as one family in yourself. Fill the hearts of all humans with the fire of your love and the desire to ensure justice and fairness for all. By sharing the good things you give us, may we secure an equality for all our brothers and sisters throughout the world. May there be an end to division, strife and war. May there be a dawning of a truly human society built on love and peace. Amen.
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Assemblies and Readings
During the current situation, and social distancing restrictions, virtual assemblies will be held during afternoon registration on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and where appropriate associated digital materials shared with students will be published below.
Special message from Julie Bowen, School Chaplain - Covid 19
Dear readers,
Together with other clergy I have put together this booklet for my congregation that offers some prayers, liturgy and Bible readings as well as where to turn for spiritual programming during this difficult time.
Please take care of yourselves and your families, keep an eye out for neighbours and as we are unable to visit the phone is a valuable tool for contact especially with the elderly.
The following is an old Irish blessing which I am praying for you all at this time:
Love and blessings to you all,
Julie
| May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. |
May we who are merely inconvenienced Amen. |
Our School Prayer
Eternal God,
Help us through our duty to you
To love our neighbour,
To care for others,
To do our best for and in school,
To work for the common good of our community,
And to care for ourselves as we serve you.
Amen
Additional prayers for difficult times
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
Celtic Circle Prayer
Circle me Father God, Keep love within and hatred without, Keep hope within and despair without, Keep peace within and anxiety without. Circle me Father God, Keep strength within and weakness without, Keep faith within and doubt without, Keep light within and darkness without. Circle me Father God, Surround me with your love, Surround me with your protection, Surround me with your peace.
Amen.
