November 2, 2025 Lectionary Texts Habakkuk 1.1-4, 2.1-4 — “Why do you make me see wrongdoing? Destruction is before me”… There is still a vision; wait for it. Psalm 119. 137-144 — God’s wisdom gives us joy and guides our lives. 2 Thessalonians 1.1-4, 11-12 — We pray for you.,. That you will be worthy… Continue reading OT 31 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost
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OT 28 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
October 12, 2025 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 29.1-7 — To the Israelites in exile in Babylon: “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Psalm 66 — Make a joyful noise… We went through fire and water, yet you have brought us out. In… Continue reading OT 28 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
World Communion Sunday
October 5, 2025 Suitable Texts Scriptures abound that lend themselves to World Communion reflection. Examples: Isaiah 56.3-8. “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” 1 Corinthians 12.12-27. You are the Body of Christ John 17.20-23. “That they all may be one.” Psalm 137 is the Lectionary psalm of the day.… Continue reading World Communion Sunday
OT 24 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost
September 14, 2025 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 4.11-12, 22-28 — God will send a hot, destroying wind because of Israel’s evil. There will be earthquakes and barrenness. “Yet I will not make a full end….” Psalm 14 — Fools say there is no God. God looks on us.. and we have all gone astray. God is… Continue reading OT 24 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 27 – 17th Sunday after Pentecost
October 5, 2025 Lectionary Texts Lamentations 1. 1-6 — How lonely sits the city! (Jerusalem after it has been sacked by Babylon and its people taken into exile.) Psalm 137 — By the rivers of Babylon, there was sat down and wept. 2 Timothy 1. 1-14 — Rekindle the gift of God within you. Suffer… Continue reading OT 27 – 17th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 17 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 27, 2025 Lectionary Texts Hosea 1.2-10 — God tells the prophet to marry a prostitute. Their children are given symbolic names. Psalm 85 — You forgave us; restore us again. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Colossians 2.6-15 (+16–19)— Live rooted and built up in Christ …… Continue reading OT 17 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Lord’s Prayer- Ten Paraphrases
Click here to find this in a downloadable (.doc) document. #1 Your Empire O Life-Giver at the heart of all Being,holy is your presence.May your Empire of grace replace our own,and your delight be fulfilled,as this world becomes heaven.Give us our sustenance, one breath at a time,and make us completely forgiving of ourselves and others.Save… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer- Ten Paraphrases
OT 24
Lectionary Texts In Jeremiah 18. 1-11 God says, “You are the clay and I am the potter. I reshape you as I see fit.” Psalm 139 prays, “God, you created me.” (Knitted and woven, specifically, which were women’s work). “You know me; you are always with me. Help me to avoid doing evil.” Philemon was… Continue reading OT 24
OT 23 – 13th Sunday After Pentecost
September 7, 2025 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 18. 1-11 — “You are the clay and I am the potter. I reshape you as I see fit.” Psalm 139 — “God, you created me.” (Knitted and woven, specifically, which were women’s work). “You know me; you are always with me. Help me to avoid doing evil.” Philemon… Continue reading OT 23 – 13th Sunday After Pentecost
OT 21 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost
August 24, 2025 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 1.4-10 — Jeremiah’s call. “I am too young.” … “I am with you. I have put my words in your mouth.” Psalm 71.1-6 — I take refuge in you. You are my hope, from my youth. Hebrews 12.18-29 — You have not come to something that can be touched…You… Continue reading OT 21 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost