75th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl
All welcome!
In 1949, Rev Frank Byatt placed a Bowl of Remembrance on his Christmas table and asked his loved ones to contribute a gift that would go to support people in crisis around the world because of conflict or disaster. That simple act has grown into an important ecumenical activity during the Advent season. Churches include the Christmas Bowl as part of Advent services, and families place a bowl on their Christmas table. The funds raised support humanitarian programs here in Australia and overseas.
MELBOURNE Launch of the Christmas Bowl
Celebrate 75 Years of the Christmas Bowl – A tradition of acting for peace, together.
The launch of Christmas Bowl Appeal and ‘blessing of the bowls’ liturgy will mark an important milestone. It will be followed by an update from Act for Peace field staff about programs that receive funding through the Christmas Bowl.
When: Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:00-4:00pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
Where: St Peter's Eastern Hill Anglican Church, East Melbourne VIC - followed by light refreshments in the church hall
Register: Online via humanitix
This is a free event hosted by Act for Peace, the international humanitarian agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, in partnership with the Victorian Council of Churches.
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SYDNEY Blessing of the Christmas Bowl
When: Sunday, 1 December 2024, 10:00am AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
Where: Pitt Street Uniting Church, 264 Pitt Street, Sydney
Join Act for Peace in Sydney on 1 December for special service to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Christmas Bowl. Hear from Act for Peace CEO Elijah Buol OAM about the life-changing work your gifts are making possible. Together we celebrate 75 years of Acting for Peace together through the Christmas Bowl.
No RSVPs are required for this event.
This event is hosted by the NSW Ecumenical Council
