Lectionary Texts Note: Epiphany does not appear in this year’s Sunday readings. Because it’s the starting point of the season, you might consider using Epiphany readings this Sunday. Isaiah 63.7-9 proclaims the stunning news that God did not just send a messenger for our salvation, but came in person, saying, “Surely they are my people.”… Continue reading Sunday After Christmas – January 1, 2023
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Christmas Eve
Lectionary Texts Isiah 9.2-7: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light… for a child has been born for us,… the Prince of Peace.” Psalm 96: “Sing to God a new song!” God has done great things, and will judge the world with righteousness. Titus 2.11.14 God’s grace has come with salvation… Continue reading Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Lectionary Texts Isaiah 52.7-10 celebrates the sharing of the good news that God has come to us: the “return of the Holy One to Zion.” Psalm 98 celebrates what a mighty thing God has done in remembering God’s steadfast love and faithfulness. Hebrews 1.1-4 says God speaks to us in love, both through the prophets,… Continue reading Christmas Day
Advent 4 – December 18, 2022
Lectionary Texts In Isaiah 7. 10-16 the prophet gives king Ahaz a sign: the birth of a child who will be named Emmanuel, which means “God with us.” Psalm 80 speaks out of the people’s suffering, imagining Israel as a vine that God has planted but then abandoned, crying, “Restore us, O God; let your… Continue reading Advent 4 – December 18, 2022
Five Loaves and Two Fish
Original song. May be sung with all verses, or the first verse may be a repeated chant. (Hear an audio excerpt in the product description.)
Lyrics:
Five loaves and two fish are enough
to offer the blessing of God.
Open your hands. See what you have.
The gifts that you have are enough
to shine with the glory of God.
Open your hands. See what you have.
The love that you have is enough
to offer the healing of God.
Open your hands. See what you have.
The courage you have is enough
to work for the justice of God.
Open your hands. See what you have.
Five loaves and two fish are enough
to offer the blessing of God.
Open your hands. See what you have.
See what you have. See what you have.
Feast On Mercy
Original song. A dialogue between congregation and song leader.
(Hear an audio excerpt in the product description.)
Lyrics:
May not my comfort cloud my eyes
to see the needy at my door.
But, poor in spirit, may I rise,
and feast on mercy with the poor.
Poor Christ, I confess: I cling to all I posses.
With grace, open my eyes to see the poor
who bear your image to my door.
My my privilege and place
not blind me to my need for grace.
With empty hands I come, for I am sure
with grace, O God, you feed the poor.
As one who by your hand is fed
I hunger now to share your bread,
to see that justice for the poor is done,
for at your table we are one.
May I Embody your Grace
Spirit Within,may I embody your grace.May I not seek to be right, but to be gentle,not to get my way but to be kind,never to surrender my tenderness. May I be faithful and steadfastand see people with my faith, not my fears,only to raise up and not push down,to set free and not to corner,to… Continue reading May I Embody your Grace
Reign of Christ Sunday
November 23, 2025 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 23. 1-6 — God laments leaders who have abused people, and promises a new order: God will gather God’s people like sheep and provide good shepherds to protect them. Luke 1. 68-79 — The Benedictus. God has raised up a savior, according to God’s promise. And you, child, will… Continue reading Reign of Christ Sunday
OT 33 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
November 16, 2025 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 65. 17-25 — An new heavens and a new earth. People shall live in peace, the wolf and the lamb together. They hall not hurt or destroy. Isaiah 12 — God is my salvation. God has done gloriously. orPsalm 118 God’s steadfast love endures forever. Take refuge in God, not… Continue reading OT 33 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
OT 30 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost
October 26, 2025 Lectionary Texts I Joel 2.23-32 — Rain and abundant crops following years of locust infestations show God’s forgiving and renewing grace. “I will pour out my spirit on all flesh.” Psalm 65 — You answer us with deliverance. You visit the earth and water it. The meadows shout for joy. 2 Timothy… Continue reading OT 30 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost