Prayer Vigils for the Voice Referendum
Churches prepare with prayer vigils on Friday 13 October 2023, the eve of the Referendum. Pause in prayers of reflection and healing.
Catholic Church in Australia
Prayer For the Referendum: Moments for healing this country
Ahead of the referendum on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through a Voice, we will gather online for a time of reflection and prayer.
Much work by many people over decades has brought us to the referendum to be held on 14 October 2023. Many have invested much of themselves in the lead up to this referendum. Strong words have been spoken and the debates have exposed deep divides. It has been a difficult time for many First Nations people.
This will be an opportunity to pause, and to consider our hopes for our country and for reconciliation more broadly. We will hand over our aspirations, concerns, endeavours and fears; and we will re-commit ourselves to continued truth-telling, practical action and walking together towards healing for all. Please join us as we pray for healing within families, friendships, and communities and for all that is to follow post referendum. We will give thanks to all those who have given so much of themselves and shared their stories.
When: Friday 13 October 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (UTC+11) (AEDT)
Where: Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
Register: online here at Trybooking
One Journey, Together is a cooperative project of Catholic organisations including the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC), Caritas Australia and Catholic Social Services Victoria.
Uniting Church in Australia
UCA Referendum Eve Vigil
Join Uniting Church members from across the country as they gather in a time of prayer and reflection in solidarity with First Nations people and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, and an opportunity to come together in faith and unity ahead of the referendum.
From Darwin to Melbourne, and many places in between, congregations will open their sanctuaries for the local community to gather and pray. Each location will also be connected to a single zoom webinar, taking turns to lead prayer and worship.
Date & Time: Friday 13 October 2023, 2:00 PM
