January 3, 2027 – Second Sunday of Christmas

Prayers of Intercession

God, Word made flesh,
gather up all things
and hear our prayer.

We pray for those who feel scattered and lost . . .
Seek them out and lead them like a shepherd.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for your church in every place . . .
Show your servants the path of true faithfulness.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the nations and those in authority . . .
Put down greed and lust for war.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who grieve . . .
Turn their mourning into joy.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who are hungry . . .
Use us to satisfy their needs.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for our families and loved ones . . .
Keep them in your tender care.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for our enemies . . .
Show us how to live in peace.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God, Word made flesh,
shine in the darkness
and grant us grace upon grace,
to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

— Eucharist —

Invitation to Offering

At the communion table:
Rejoicing in the birth
of Christ our Savior,
we give to God
what we first received from God,
the gifts of our lives.

Prayer of Dedication

At the communion table:
God Most High, receive the gifts of our lives
as an offering of gratitude for your grace.
Overshadow us with your Holy Spirit
and let it be with us according to your word,
for nothing is impossible with you. Amen.
Luke 1:35–38; 1 Corinthians 1:4

Great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, O Lord our God:
Like a shepherd, you gather us up;
you fill us with the finest wheat
and turn our sorrow into joy.

Therefore we praise you, joining the song
of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
A Sanctus (“Holy, holy, holy”) is sung.

Blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior:
Through Christ all things came into being;
he is the light that darkness cannot overcome,
your Word made flesh, full of grace and truth.

The words of institution are included here.

Remembering your goodness and grace,
we offer ourselves to you with gratitude
as we share this joyful feast.
A Memorial Acclamation
(e.g., “Christ has died”) is sung.

Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us
and upon this bread and cup;
make us one in the body and blood
of Jesus Christ our Lord.

As you have made known to us
the mystery of your will,
teach us to proclaim the mystery of faith,
living to praise your glory!

Through the Lord Jesus Christ,
in the unity of the Spirit,
we bless you, God of glory,
now and forever.
An Amen is sung.

Lord’s Prayer

Breaking the Bread

Communion of the People

Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song

Prayer after Communion

At the communion table:
We sing a new song to you, Lord.
Through this bread and wine
we receive your joy.
All of creation praises you,
joining with glad voices
to share the good news
of Christ’s saving birth.
We give thanks
for the Word you first sang,
Jesus, our Lord. Amen.

— Sending —

Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song

Blessing and Charge

At the doors of the church:
May the God of glory, 
the Word of life, 
and the Spirit of truth 
bless you all, 
now and forever. Alleluia!
John 1:14

Whatever you do, in word or deed, 
do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, 
giving thanks to God. Amen.
Colossians 3:17