Revised Common Lectionary: 2 Kings 5:1-14 and Psalm 30; Isaiah 66:10-14 and Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6: (1-6), 7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Narrative Lectionary: Series on the Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:17 (Matthew 22:34-40) Our first selection in the Hebrew scriptures follows the rise of the prophets, with the continuation of Elisha’s story in 2 Kings 5:1-14. […]
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Worship Resources for June 26, 2022—Third Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 and Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 and Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62 Narrative Lectionary: Series on Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:12-16 (Matthew 22:34-40) Both selections for the Hebrew Scripture reading in the Revised Common Lectionary follow last week’s first reading. Because of the close proximity, […]
Worship Resources for June 19th, 2022—Second Sunday after Pentecost, Father’s Day (US)
Revised Common Lectionary: 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a and Psalm 42-43; Isaiah 65:1-9 and Psalm 22:19-18; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39 Narrative Lectionary: Series on Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:3-11 and Matthew 22:34-40 For the season after Pentecost, beginning on the second Sunday there are two choices for the Hebrew Scripture readings, each paired with a Psalm […]
Worship Resources for June 12, 2022—Trinity Sunday
Revised Common Lectionary: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 and Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 Narrative Lectionary: Series on Ten Commandments, Exodus 19:1-6, 20:1-2 (Matthew 22:34-40) For this first Sunday after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday celebrates the great mystery of God as Three-In-One: Creator (traditionally the Father), Christ (traditionally the Son), and the Holy Spirit. Our first selection […]
Worship Resources for June 5, 2022—Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary: Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17 (25-27) Narrative Lectionary: Pentecost: Rejoice in the Lord, Acts 2:1-21 and Philippians 4:4-7 (John 14:16-17) The readings for the Day of Pentecost for both the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary traditionally begin with Acts 2:1-21, […]
Worship Resources for May 29th, 2022—Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday
Revised Common Lectionary Ascension Sunday: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Seventh Sunday of Easter: Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26 Narrative Lectionary: The Christ Hymn, Philippians 2:1-13 (Luke 6:43-45) For the Ascension, in Acts 1:1-11, we learn that Jesus remained with the disciples after his resurrection […]
Worship Resources for May 22nd, 2022—Sixth Sunday of Easter
Revised Common Lectionary: Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9 Narrative Lectionary: Partnership in the Gospel, Philippians 1:1-18a (Luke 9:46-48) In Acts 16:9-15, Paul and some of his companions (including the author of Luke) beheld a vision of a man in Macedonia calling for help. When they came to Macedonia, […]
Worship Resources for May 15th, 2022—Fifth Sunday of Easter
Revised Common Lectionary: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 Narrative Lectionary: Paul’s Sermon at Athens, Acts 17:16-31 (John 1:16-18) The Revised Common Lectionary continues to use selections from Acts for the first reading during the season of Easter. In Acts 11, Peter is questioned by some of the other early Christian leaders for […]
Worship Resources for May 8th, 2022—Fourth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day (U.S.)
Revised Common Lectionary: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30 Narrative Lectionary: Paul and Silas, Acts 16:16-34 (Luke 6:18-19, 22-23) In the U.S. this Sunday is Mother’s Day. This can be both a celebratory and a painful Sunday. For women who are struggling with fertility, those unable to have children, and those who have […]
Worship Resources for May 1st, 2022—Third Sunday of Easter
Revised Common Lectionary: Acts 9:1-6 (7-20); Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 Narrative Lectionary: Paul’s Conversion, Acts 9:1-19a (Matthew 6:24) The Revised Common Lectionary begins with selections from Acts during the season of Easter. The Narrative Lectionary readings also turn to Acts and follows the same passage this week. Saul, who was persecuting the early […]