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The Season of Christmas – Liturgical Texts – 56.1

These liturgical texts are appropriate for use throughout the Season of Christmas and may be repeated from week to week.Confession and Pardon At the baptismal font:Season of ChristmasLike a great light in a land of deep darkness,the mercy of the Lord shines upon...

The Season of Advent – Music – 56.1

56.1, Advent Season, Music

These music suggestions are appropriate for use throughout the Season of Advent and may be repeated from week to week.Candle Litanies These candle litanies work well after the Declaration of Forgiveness or Passing of the Peace. After each litany, you may choose to...

The Season of Advent – Liturgical Texts – 56.1

56.1, Advent Season, Liturgy

These liturgical texts are appropriate for use throughout the Season of Advent and may be repeated from week to week.Call to Confession At the baptismal font:We have all sinned, not one of us is clean;but there is mercy for thosewho call on the name of the Lord....

November 26, 2023 – Reign of Christ / Christ the King

56.1, Lectionary Aids, Reign of Christ

Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24I will be the shepherd of my sheep, says the Lord; I will save them. Psalm 100Make a joyful noise to the Lord; we are the sheep of...

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

56.1, Lectionary Aids, Thanksgiving

Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Deuteronomy 8:7–18The Lord is bringing you into a good land; do not forget your God. Psalm 65Praise God, who answers prayer, sends rain, and blesses the...

November 19, 2023 – Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 28

56.1, Lectionary Aids, Time after Pentecost

Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings SemicontinuousJudges 4:1–7The Israelites cry to the Lord; God sends Deborah to deliver them. Psalm 123Have mercy on us, O Lord; we have had our fill of...

November 12, 2023 – Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 27

56.1, Lectionary Aids, Time after Pentecost

Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings SemicontinuousJoshua 24:1–3a, 14–25Choose this day whom you will serve; we will serve the Lord. Psalm 78:1–7Each generation will tell the next of the...

November 5, 2023 – Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 26

56.1, Lectionary Aids, Time after Pentecost

Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings SemicontinuousJoshua 3:7–17Joshua leads the people through the Jordan to the Promised Land. Psalm 107:1–7, 33–37Give thanks to the Lord, who delivered us...

November 1, 2023 – All Saints’ Day

56.1, All Saints’ Day, Lectionary Aids

Lectionary Readings - Gathering - Word - Eucharist - Sending - Music and ArtLectionary Readings Revelation 7:9–17The redeemed gather at God’s throne; the Lamb is their shepherd. Psalm 34:1–10, 22Bless the Lord, our redeemer; taste and see that the...