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Today we remember the over 103,000 Australians who have sacrificed their lives in our country's name to secure our freedom. We recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations.

We are also concious today of  those parts of our world where wars are being fought, particularly in the Ukraine and in the Middle East.

Join us in praying for peace.

Post your prayer in our prayer space here

"We will enjoy and celebrate Earth’s beauty and bounty and her many species. We will honour our duty to love and care for her and add to her well-being wherever possible." (Chapter Statement).

This year's theme Planet vs Plastics is to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.

There are 3 actions individuals and organisations are encouraged to take:

• To sign the Global Plastics Treaty
• To reject Fast Fashion
• To join  the Great Global Cleanup

"We will share with others, including people of different faiths and no religious faith, the joys and struggles of this spiritual journey."(Chapter Statement)

“Places of worship are places of peace and prayer. The people who gather there should never feel threatened or unsafe, no matter what religion they follow. As faith leaders representing the diverse religious communities of New South Wales, we stand united against all forms of hate and violence.

Our prayers are with the victims and we call on our communities to extend our message of care and compassion to all..."

• Read the complete statement here
• Post your prayer for peace in our sacred space here

"Our particular emphasis as Sisters of Mercy Parramatta Congregation will be the care of earth, care of the poor and care of each other..."(Chapter Statement)

Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church's international aid and development agency in Australia, is calling on Australia's leaders to do 3 things in the face of dangerous weather, increased wars and soaring inequality :

• 1. Increase investment in Australian Aid
• 2. Support a Fairer Global Economy
• 3. Contribute to a Safer Climate Future

We are invited to take action and add our voices to this campaign for "A Safer World for All".

Mercy Works, the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea, is among the not for profit organisations backing this call.