Introduction to Lectionary Aids – 56.1
Once again, we are pleased to bring you another rich resource for worship planning, thanks to the generosity of contributors from all around the country who have provided suggestions for liturgy, congregational song, psalms and canticles, organ music, anthems for adult choirs, handbell music, and visual art. In addition to these weekly offerings, there are seasonal suggestions for children’s choirs, youth choirs, piano music, and vocal solos…
November 27, 2022 – First Sunday of Advent
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 2:1–5Turn swords into plowshares; walk in the light of the Lord. Psalm 122I was glad when they said, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Romans...
December 4, 2022 – Second Sunday of Advent
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 11:1–10From Jesse’s root, a child will come with the spirit of the Lord. Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19May the king rule with righteousness and defend the...
December 11, 2022 – Third Sunday of Advent
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 35:1–10The desert will blossom; God’s people will return with joy. Psalm 146:5–10The maker of heaven and earth gives justice and reigns forever. or...
December 18, 2022 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 7:10–16The young woman will bear a child and name him Immanuel. Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19Restore us, O God; let your face shine, and save us. Romans...
December 24, 2022 – Nativity of the Lord / Christmas Eve
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 9:2–7Light shines on people in darkness; a child has been born for us. Psalm 96Sing a new song to the Lord, all the earth; declare God’s glory....
December 25, 2022 – Nativity of the Lord / Christmas Day (Dawn)
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 62:6–12Salvation comes; Jerusalem is restored; the people are redeemed. Psalm 97The Lord reigns over all the earth; light dawns for the righteous....
December 25, 2022 – Nativity of the Lord / Christmas Day
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 52:7–10How beautiful is the messenger who brings good news and peace. Psalm 98Make a joyful noise to the Lord; give thanks for God’s victory....
January 1, 2023 – First Sunday of Christmas
Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Isaiah 63:7–9The people were saved not by an angel, but the Lord’s presence. Psalm 148Let everything in the whole creation praise the name of the Lord....
