December 15, 2024 Lectionary Texts Zephaniah 3. 14-20 — Rejoice! God is in your midst, rejoicing over you. “I will bring you home.” Isaiah 12.2-6 — God, you were angry, but you comforted me. We will draw water from the well of salvation. Philippians 4.4-7 — Rejoice always. Let your gentleness show. Don’t worry, but… Continue reading Advent 3
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Advent 4
December 22, 2024 Lectionary Texts Micah 5.2-5 — Bethlehem, from you shall come a ruler who will feed the people and reign in peace. Luke 1.46-55 — The Magnificat. Hebrews 10.5-10 — Quoting Psalm 40 as the voice of Christ: “Sacrifice and offerings you do not desire, but to do your will. See, I have… Continue reading Advent 4
Blue Christmas
For some, Christmas is a mixed blessing, evoking grief over the death of loved ones, or other sorrows. A Blue Christmas service is a serve of hope and healing that is more quiet and reflective than exuberant. It may speak not only to those who bear personal sorrows but also those who lament injustice and… Continue reading Blue Christmas
Christmas Eve – Lessons and Carols
Service of Lessons and Carols: Suggested Readings [The readings of the traditional service developed at King’s College in the 1930’s relied heavily on atonement theology; the emphasis here is more on healing, reconciliation and justice.] (Optional) Isaiah 64: 1-9 – We long for God to come to us in our brokennessIsaiah 11: 1-3a, 4a, 6-9… Continue reading Christmas Eve – Lessons and Carols
Sunday After Christmas
December 29, 2024 Lectionary Texts 1 Samuel 2.18-20 —The boy Samuel in the temple. His mother brings him a robe. Eli the priest blesses the family. Samuel grows in stature and God’s favor. Psalm 148 —All Creation and all people praise God. Colossians 3.12-17 — Lessons in community: Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness… Continue reading Sunday After Christmas