by Sarah Maguire | Aug 9, 2024 | News
On Tuesday 6th of August, APF held an online vigil with CND commemorating the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The vigil featured songs sung by Sue Gilmurray, prayers, readings and a reflection by Rev. Simon Ramacci. You can...
by Sarah Maguire | Apr 30, 2024 | News
Our April Online Prayers were held on 25th April 2024. This month we focused on the twin themes of Earth Day and the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. In addition to prayers for peace, APF members shared scripture readings. Sue Gilmurray sang “A Climate...
by Sarah Maguire | Apr 5, 2024 | News, Uncategorised
During our online prayers for humanitarian workers, participants were invited to think about humanitarian organisations active today and put their names in the chat so that we can remember them in our prayers. Below is a transcript of those that were mentioned....
by Sarah Maguire | Feb 19, 2024 | News
February’s APF Prayers focused on ‘Women and Peacebuilding’. Through prayer, reflection, and song, we considered the stories of women peacemakers ranging from Saint Brigid of Ireland, to Vera Brittain, an early member of APF to contemporary women...
by Sarah Maguire | Feb 1, 2024 | News
In this recording made for APF Monthly Prayers on 25th January the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Bishop Philip Huggins reflects on Christian peacemaking in the year ahead. Philip was assistant bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne also Director of the...