Revised Common Lectionary: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
Narrative Lectionary: Shepherd’s Visit, Luke 2:8-20 (Psalm 95:6-7)
The young prophet Samuel was given over to the priest Eli, to be raised in the temple when he was weaned, as he had been promised to God. But once a year, his mother […]
Revised Common Lectionary
First Sunday of Christmas Readings: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
New Year’s Eve Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-46
Narrative Lectionary: A Voice in the Wilderness, John 1:19-34 (Psalm 32:1-2)
The prophet Isaiah rejoices in what God is doing as the people have returned […]
Revised Common Lectionary: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Narrative Lectionary: Word Made Flesh, John 1:1-18 (Psalm 130:5-8). Evening: Birth of Jesus, Luke 2:1-20 (Psalm 96:7-10)
What do you do with families who are home on Christmas break? What do you do for individuals who may be lonely during this time?
Here is a calendar for 12 Days of Christmas 2017 the with devotions and activities to celebrate the fullness of the Christmas Season, from December 25th through January […]
We forgot about the Advent calendar, after making a big deal of it. Obviously AJ didn’t care—there are other ways to mark the season (watching Christmas movies almost every day—How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been the favorite this year). But I feel bad looking at […]
Some churches may observe Epiphany this Sunday so I have included those readings here (they will also be included for January 8th), along with reading for Holy Name of Jesus.
Revised Common Lectionary for First Sunday after Christmas: Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
Revised Common Lectionary for Holy Name of Jesus: Numbers […]
Revised Common Lectionary: Isaiah 9:2-7 or 52:7-10 or 62:6-12; Psalm 96, 97 or 98; Titus 2:11-14 or 3:4-7 or Hebrews 1:1-12; Luke 2:1-20 (2:1-7, 2:1-14 or the whole) or John 1:1-14
Narrative Lectionary: Birth of Jesus, the […]
There are several choices for the Revised Common Lectionary, so I am including them all here:
New Year’s Sunday: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-46
Second Sunday of Christmas: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18
Epiphany Sunday: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Narrative Lectionary: Jesus’ […]
Revised Common Lectionary: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
Narrative Lectionary: Beginning of Good News: Mark 1:1-20 (Psalm 91:9-12)
We begin with the ministry of Samuel, a young boy, a promised child to Hannah and Elkanah. Hannah had promised God that if she had a son, she would dedicate him to […]
Revised Common Lectionary:
Second Sunday of Christmas Readings—Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18
Epiphany Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Narrative Lectionary: Flight to Egypt, Matthew 2:13-23 (Psalm 11:1-3)
For our Second Sunday of Christmas, we begin with the words of the prophet Jeremiah, and the hope of the […]
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