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ABC NEWS (Australia)
  • 12/25/2023
Christmas Services for 2023

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00:00 All creatures great and small have been out celebrating this Christmas.
00:07 From this pet-friendly service in Melbourne, to a more traditional gathering at St. Peter's
00:14 in Adelaide, and a charity lunch with the Prime Minister in Sydney, religious and secular
00:23 leaders have been offering messages of hope.
00:26 This is a festive time, but for many Australians it will be a very difficult time.
00:31 And it's been a time where we've seen the best of the Australian character that always
00:37 comes out at the most difficult of occasions.
00:40 In a world of tears and trouble, Christmas reminds us that we're not alone, we're not
00:45 forgotten, and we're loved.
00:47 We're loved by God who sent his son for our sakes.
00:49 References to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a common thread in services around the country.
00:56 In Bethlehem and Jerusalem, Israel and Gaza, terrorists and armies do their damnedest.
01:05 This is our world today.
01:07 It's a world of suffering and pain, but because of Christmas, my friends, it's a world not
01:12 without hope.
01:13 Palestinian Christians in Sydney put on a brave face today to find solace from news
01:18 of death and destruction in Gaza.
01:21 It's Christmas Day today, but as you know, we don't feel it.
01:24 We're focusing more on praying and lamenting because there's nothing else left.
01:30 Their sentiments heard and shared by federal cabinet minister Tony Burke.
01:34 I couldn't think of anywhere more important in Australia to pray today.
01:39 Christians across the nation have celebrated the birth of Christ today in different ways,
01:44 whether through raised hands, singing, prayers, or even charity lunches like this one, coming
01:49 together for a meal with people from all walks of life.
01:52 Organisers here say more people have been feeling the pinch this year.
01:57 People are reaching out to us, looking for support, who've never reached out for support
02:01 before, whether it's to pay a bill or to help their kids at school or just for some food
02:07 relief.
02:08 Such a lovely togetherness for everybody, no matter who you are, what you are, and we
02:12 love that spirit for Christmas.
02:14 As spirit, Australians are praying we'll carry over into the new year.
02:19 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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