January 4, 2026 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 60.1-6 proclaims that light has come upon God’s people in the midst of the world’s darkness. This light enables us to see the abundance of God’s grace—so much so that other nations will also be drawn to this light. This passage also uses images that Matthew may have had… Continue reading Epiphany Sunday
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5th Sunday after Epiphany
February 5, 2023 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 58.1-9— God criticizes religiosity that does not lead us to love our neighbor and care for the poor. “You serve your own interest on your fast day, and oppress your workers. But real religious observance is to do justice and set people free.” In this your light will shine.… Continue reading 5th Sunday after Epiphany
Advent 3 – December 11, 2002
Lectionary Texts In Isaiah 35.1-10 the prophet foresees God’s redemption in the form of healing of nations, of societies, of individuals, and even of Creation. Deserts will blossom, the blind will see and the disabled dance, and people who have been outcast will find joy and belonging. In Luke 1.47-55 (called the “Magnificat” for the… Continue reading Advent 3 – December 11, 2002
Advent 2- December 4, 2022
Lectionary Texts Today’s scriptures speak of God’s coming justice. Isaiah 11. 1-10 imagines a ruler from Jesse’s family tree who shows us how to live: with a spirit of wisdom, judging not by appearances, but by the spirit; and providing justice for the poor, until nonviolence prevails over all the world. Psalm 72 celebrates a… Continue reading Advent 2- December 4, 2022
All Saints Day
November 1 or 2, 2025 Lectionary Texts Daniel 7. 1-3, 15-18 — A vision of four beasts representing four oppressive kings. The kingdom won’t be given to them, but to God’s “holy ones.” Psalm 149 — Praise God! May the faithful vanquish oppressive kings. —or—Psalm 150 —A song of praise to God, for all God’s mighty… Continue reading All Saints Day
OT 29 – 19th Sunday after Pentecost
October 19, 2025 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 31.27-34 — Restoration after the calamity of exile. No longer shall the children’s teeth be on edge when the parents eat sour grapes. … I will write my law on their hearts. I will forgive them. Psalm 119. 97-104 Celebrates God’s Word and its life-giving power for us. Each… Continue reading OT 29 – 19th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 26 – 16th Sunday after Pentecost
September 28, 2025 Lectionary Texts Jeremiah 32.1-15 —Jerusalem is under siege, but Jeremiah buys some land as an act of hope, trusting that the time will come when peace is restored. Psalm 91 — My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at… Continue reading OT 26 – 16th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 25 – 15th Sunday after Pentecost
September 21, 2025 Lectionary Texts Today’s readings lament the state of our world, but find hope in God, whose values are radically different form the world’s. Jeremiah 8.18 – 9.1 — My joy is gone. For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt. Is there no balm in Gilead? Psalm 79 — We… Continue reading OT 25 – 15th Sunday after Pentecost
Be light
Keep silence.Cry out. Be still.Dance. Hunger deeply.Be satisfied. Love kindly. Do justice.Walk humbly with God. Even in darknessbe light. You are nothingbut the light passing through you. In this is your strengthand the glory of Godthat will prevailto the ends of the earth. __________________Steve Garnaas-HolmesUnfolding Light www.unfoldinglight.net
OT 14 — Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
July 7, 2025 Lectionary Texts 2 Kings 5.1-14 — Elisha heals Naaman of leprosy. Psalm 30 —I cried for help and you restored me. You have turned my mourning into joy, my sackcloth into am party dress. Galatians 6.1-16 — Bear one another’s burdens. Test your own work, not someone else’s. … Neither circumcision nor… Continue reading OT 14 — Fourth Sunday after Pentecost