Revised Common Lectionary: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 Narrative Lectionary: Last Judgment, Matthew 25: 31-46 (Psalm 98:7-9) The prophet Ezekiel had been taken into exile during the first wave of the Babylonian invasion of Judah, though he continued to prophesy through the siege and destruction of Jerusalem. He beheld strange visions of […]
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Worship Resources for March 19, 2023—Fourth Sunday in Lent
Revised Common Lectionary: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Narrative Lectionary: Parable of the Bridesmaids (Parable of the Talents) Matthew 25:1-13 (14-30); (Psalm 43:3-4) The call and anointing of King David happen while Samuel was still grieving Saul in 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul, chosen by God, turned from God’s ways. As a […]
Worship Resources for March 12, 2023—Third Sunday in Lent
Revised Common Lectionary: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42 Narrative Lectionary: Wedding Banquet, Matthew 22:1-14 (Psalm 45:6-7) As soon as the Israelites were away from the oppression of Pharaoh, they complained in the wilderness. In Exodus 17:1-7, the people can find no water to drink, and they quarrel with Moses. Moses in turn […]
Worship Resources for March 5, 2023—Second Sunday in Lent
Revised Common Lectionary: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17 or Matthew 17:1-9 Narrative Lectionary: Laborers in the Vineyard, Matthew 20:1-16 (Psalm 16:5-8) We begin this second Sunday of Lent with the call of Abram in Genesis 12:1-4a. God spoke to our ancestor and told him to go away from his family and […]
Lenten Resources for 2023
I’ve created a new Lenten series this year based on a sensory journey through the five senses and the Revised Common Lectionary Readings. As always, a word of caution on ableist views and use of senses, especially sight and hearing. I’ve shared more in the resource below. 2023 Lenten Series Year A–Exploring Lent Through Our […]
Worship Resource for April 10th, 2022—Palm and Passion Sunday
Revised Common Lectionary Palm Sunday: Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29; Luke 19:28-40 Passion Sunday: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:15-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49 Narrative Lectionary: Jesus’s Last Words, John 19:16b-22, or Triumphal Entry, John 12:12-27 (Psalm 24) We begin Palm Sunday’s readings with Psalm 118, a psalm of thanksgiving for God’s deliverance from both […]
Worship Resources for April 3, 2022—Fifth Sunday in Lent
Revised Common Lectionary: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 Narrative Lectionary: Jesus Condemned, John 19:1-16a (Psalm 146) The prophet Isaiah speaks to the people returning from exile on behalf of God in Isaiah 43:16-21 that God will make a way for them. As God made a way for the people in the Exodus […]
New Maundy Thursday Service for Year C–In-Person, Online, or Hybrid
I’ve created a new Maundy Thursday Service with communion and foot/hand washing that can be adapted for in-person, online, or hybrid with some suggestions. Maundy Thursday Year C 2022
Worship Resources for March 27th, 2022—Fourth Sunday in Lent
Revised Common Lectionary: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Narrative Lectionary: Jesus and Pilate, John 18:28-40 (Psalm 145:10-13) When the Israelites arrived at the promised land, they kept the Passover in Joshua 5:9-12. God had provided manna in the wilderness, but on that day, they ate the produce of the land […]
Worship Resources for March 20th, 2022—Third Sunday in Lent
Revised Common Lectionary: Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 Narrative Lectionary: Peter’s Denial, John 18:12-27 (Psalm 17:1-7) For this third Sunday in Lent, we begin with the prophet Isaiah’s call to the people who have returned from exile. In 55:1-9, the prophet reminded the people not to return to their daily lives, […]