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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 7: 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18; Labor Day weekend)
July 9, 2025

September 7: 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18; Labor Day weekend)

September 7: 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18; Labor Day weekend)   Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (Before you God sets life and death, blessing and curse; choose life!) Psalm 1 (Blessed is…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 31: 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17)
July 9, 2025

August 31: 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17)

August 31: 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17)   Proverbs 25:2-10 (Words about kings; comporting self in King’s presence; keeping confidences)             ELW/RCL: Proverbs 25:6-7 (Only about comporting self in…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 24, 2013: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16) Or St. Bartholomew, Apostle
July 9, 2025

August 24, 2013: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16) Or St. Bartholomew, Apostle

August 24, 2013: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16) Or St. Bartholomew, Apostle   11 Pentecost Lessons and Hymns   Isaiah 66:18-23 (All nations shall worship the Lord and be…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 17: 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)
July 9, 2025

August 17: 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)

August 17: 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)   Jeremiah 23:16-29 (Beware of false prophets who prophesy peace and plenty; God will act against wicked; his word is like fire…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 10: 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)
July 9, 2025

August 10: 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)

August 10: 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)   Genesis 15:1-6 (Abram’s faith is reckoned to him as righteousness) Psalm 33:12-22 (Happy is nation whose God is the Lord; he…
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Prayers of the ChurchAugust 3: 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)
July 9, 2025

August 3: 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)

August 3: 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)   Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26 (Vanity of vanities, all is vanity…)             RCL/ELW: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 (Eliminates what God gives to…
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Prayers of the ChurchJuly 27: 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)
May 29, 2025

July 27: 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)

July 27: 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)   Genesis 18:17-33 (Abraham pleads with God: don’t destroy Sodom and Gomorrah if ten righteous people are found)                 ELW/RCL: Genesis 18:20-32…
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Prayers of the ChurchJuly 20: 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)
May 29, 2025

July 20: 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)

July 20: 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)   Genesis 18:1-14 (Abraham and Sarah entertain 3 divine visitors; they’re promised a son)                 ELW/RCL: Genesis 18:1-10 (Eliminates Sarah laughing)  …
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Prayers of the ChurchJuly 13: 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)
May 29, 2025

July 13: 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)

July 13: 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)   Leviticus 18:17-19; 19:9-18 (you shall not be sexually impure, nor lie, cheat, or show partiality; you SHALL reprove your neighbor; love…
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Prayers of the ChurchJuly 6: 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9; closest Sunday to Independence Day)
May 29, 2025

July 6: 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9; closest Sunday to Independence Day)

July 6: 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9; closest Sunday to Independence Day)   Isaiah 66:10-14 (All who love Jerusalem, rejoice; as mother comforts children, so God will comfort you)…
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Prayers of the ChurchJune 29: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)
May 29, 2025

June 29: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)

June 29: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)   1 Kings 19:9b-21 (Elijah encounters God in the still small voice; 7000 have not bent knee to Baal; anoints Elisha)                …
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Prayers of the ChurchJune 22, 2025: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7
May 29, 2025

June 22, 2025: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7

June 22, 2025: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7   Isaiah 65:1-9 (I was eager to be found by a nation that did not seek me; sinful deeds will be…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church, June 15, 2025: The Holy Trinity, C, also Father’s Day
April 24, 2025

The Prayers of the Church, June 15, 2025: The Holy Trinity, C, also Father’s Day

The Prayers of the Church, June 15, 2025: The Holy Trinity, C, also Father’s Day   Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 (the Wisdom of God, in whom all was created) Psalm 8…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church, June 8, 2025: Day of Pentecost, C
April 24, 2025

The Prayers of the Church, June 8, 2025: Day of Pentecost, C

The Prayers of the Church, June 8, 2025: Day of Pentecost, C   Genesis 11:1-9 (Tower of Babel and confusion of languages) Psalm 143 (prayer of longing for God’s refreshing…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church: May 29/June 1, 2025: Ascension of Our Lord (transferred), 7th Sunday of Easter, C
April 24, 2025

The Prayers of the Church: May 29/June 1, 2025: Ascension of Our Lord (transferred), 7th Sunday of Easter, C

The Prayers of the Church: May 29/June 1, 2025: Ascension of Our Lord (transferred), 7th Sunday of Easter, C   Lessons for the Ascension of Our Lord Acts 1:1-11 (the…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, May 25, 2025: 6th Sunday of Easter, C
April 24, 2025

Prayers of the Church, May 25, 2025: 6th Sunday of Easter, C

Prayers of the Church, May 25, 2025: 6th Sunday of Easter, C   Acts 16:9-15 (mission to Macedonia; meeting in house of Lydia) Psalm 67 (May God be gracious to…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church, May 18, 2025: 5th Sunday of Easter, C
April 23, 2025

The Prayers of the Church, May 18, 2025: 5th Sunday of Easter, C

The Prayers of the Church, May 18, 2025: 5th Sunday of Easter, C   Acts 11:1-18 (Peter defends baptism of Cornelius’ household by recounting his vision)   Psalm 148 (all…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church May 11, 2025: 4th Sunday of Easter, C (Good Shepherd Sunday), also Mother’s Day
April 23, 2025

The Prayers of the Church May 11, 2025: 4th Sunday of Easter, C (Good Shepherd Sunday), also Mother’s Day

The Prayers of the Church May 11, 2025: 4th Sunday of Easter, C (Good Shepherd Sunday), also Mother’s Day   Acts 20:17-35 (Paul, on his way to Jerusalem, exhorts elders…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church, May 4, 2025: 3rd Sunday of Easter, C
April 23, 2025

The Prayers of the Church, May 4, 2025: 3rd Sunday of Easter, C

The Prayers of the Church, May 4, 2025: 3rd Sunday of Easter, C   Acts 9:1-22 (Conversion of Saul) Psalm 30 (praise God for deliverance from enemies) Revelation 5:1-14 (Is…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church, April 27, 2025: 2nd Sunday of Easter, C
April 21, 2025

The Prayers of the Church, April 27, 2025: 2nd Sunday of Easter, C

The Prayers of the Church, April 27, 2025: 2nd Sunday of Easter, C   Acts 5:12-32 (imprisoned, the disciples are freed by angel; they keep proclaiming Gospel, obeying God not…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church, The Resurrection of Our Lord, April 20, 2025, Cycle C
March 4, 2025

The Prayers of the Church, The Resurrection of Our Lord, April 20, 2025, Cycle C

The Prayers of the Church, The Resurrection of Our Lord, April 20, 2025, Cycle C Easter Sunrise Lessons:   Job 19:23-27 (I know that my Redeemer lives!) Psalm 118:15-29 (The…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church, Saturday, April 19, 2025: The Vigil of Easter
March 4, 2025

The Prayers of the Church, Saturday, April 19, 2025: The Vigil of Easter

The Prayers of the Church, Saturday, April 19, 2025: The Vigil of Easter   Service of Readings: There are twelve all together. If you decide to do seven or four,…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, Friday, April 18, 2025: Good Friday, C
March 4, 2025

Prayers of the Church, Friday, April 18, 2025: Good Friday, C

Prayers of the Church, Friday, April 18, 2025: Good Friday, C Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (the Suffering Servant, by whose wounds we are healed) Psalm 22 (My God, My God, why have…
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Prayers of the ChurchThursday, April 17, 2025: Maundy Thursday, C
March 4, 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025: Maundy Thursday, C

Thursday, April 17, 2025: Maundy Thursday, C Jeremiah 31:31-34 (new covenant; God writes his law upon the heart)                 ELW/RCL: Exodus 12:1-14 (The Passover) Psalm 116:12-19 (I will take up…
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Prayers of the ChurchThe Prayers of the Church,  April 13, 2025: Palm/Passion Sunday, C
March 4, 2025

The Prayers of the Church,  April 13, 2025: Palm/Passion Sunday, C

The Prayers of the Church,  April 13, 2025: Palm/Passion Sunday, C Processional Gospel: John 12:12-19 (Triumphal entry into Jerusalem)                 ELW/RCL: Luke 19:28-40 (Triumphal entry into Jerusalem) Deuteronomy 32:36-39 (There…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church: April 6, 2025: 5th Sunday in Lent, C
March 4, 2025

Prayers of the Church: April 6, 2025: 5th Sunday in Lent, C

Prayers of the Church: April 6, 2025: 5th Sunday in Lent, C Isaiah 43:16-21(God announces his new work; the wilderness shall be a place of refreshment) Psalm 126 (God restored…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 30, 2025: 4th Sunday in Lent, C
February 13, 2025

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 30, 2025: 4th Sunday in Lent, C

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 30, 2025: 4th Sunday in Lent, C Isaiah 12:1-6 (With joy you will draw from waters of salvation and praise the Lord) ELW/RCL: Joshua 5:9-12…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH March 23, 2025: 3rd Sunday in Lent, C
February 13, 2025

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH March 23, 2025: 3rd Sunday in Lent, C

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 23, 2025: 3rd Sunday in Lent, C Ezekiel 33:7-20 (you are a sentinel warning people to repent; if the evil repent, they live;  If the righteous…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 16, 2025: 2nd Sunday in Lent, C
February 13, 2025

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 16, 2025: 2nd Sunday in Lent, C

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 16, 2025: 2nd Sunday in Lent, C Jeremiah 26:8-15 (Jeremiah prophesies against Zion, is marked for death; urges repentance)                 ELW/RCL: Genesis 15:1-12, (13-16), 17-18…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 9, 2025: 1st Sunday in Lent, C
February 13, 2025

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 9, 2025: 1st Sunday in Lent, C

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, March 9, 2025: 1st Sunday in Lent, C Deuteronomy 26:1-11 (creedal confession when giving first fruit) Psalm 91:1-13(God will shield his Righteous One; angels will bear…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, Wednesday, March 5, 2025: Ash Wednesday, C
February 13, 2025

Prayers of the Church, Wednesday, March 5, 2025: Ash Wednesday, C

Prayers of the Church, Wednesday, March 5, 2025: Ash Wednesday, C   Joel 2:12-19 (return to the Lord with all your heart; sanctify a fast) Psalm 51 (wash me from…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: March 2: The Transfiguration of Our Lord
January 2, 2025

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: March 2: The Transfiguration of Our Lord

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: March 2: The Transfiguration of Our Lord   Deuteronomy 34:1-12: (The death of Moses after God shows him the Promised Land; no one has…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 23, 2025: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 6, Cycle C
January 2, 2025

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 23, 2025: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 6, Cycle C

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 23, 2025: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 6, Cycle C   Genesis 45:3-15: (Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and forgives them) Psalm 103:1-13: (Bless…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 16, 2025: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 5
January 2, 2025

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 16, 2025: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 5

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, February 16, 2025: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 5   Jeremiah 17:5-8: (Cursed are those who trust mortals; they are like shrub in desert. Blessed are …
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Prayers of the ChurchFebruary 9, 2025: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 4
January 2, 2025

February 9, 2025: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 4

February 9, 2025: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Proper 4   Isaiah 6: 1-13: (Isaiah’s vision of God and commissioning as a prophet of judgment) Psalm 138: (All shall praise God;…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, February 2, 2025, Cycle C: Presentation of Our Lord
January 2, 2025

Prayers of the Church, February 2, 2025, Cycle C: Presentation of Our Lord

Prayers of the Church, February 2, 2025, Cycle C: Presentation of Our Lord   1 Samuel 1: 21-28: (Boy Samuel promised, dedicated to God in temple) Psalm 84: (How lovely…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, February 2, 2025: 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 3
January 2, 2025

Prayers of the Church, February 2, 2025: 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 3

Prayers of the Church, February 2, 2025: 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 3   Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19: (God calls Jeremiah to speak his Word) RCL/ELW: Jeremiah 1:4-10: (Omits “Gird…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 26, 2025: 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 2
December 17, 2024

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 26, 2025: 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 2

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 26, 2025: 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 2   Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10: (Ezra reads book of Moses, instructs people; Nehemiah declares…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 19, 2025: 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 1
December 17, 2024

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 19, 2025: 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 1

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 19, 2025: 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 1   Isaiah 62:1-5: (Zion shall be the beautiful and beloved bride of God) Psalm…
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Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 12, 2025: The Baptism of Our Lord
December 17, 2024

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 12, 2025: The Baptism of Our Lord

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Cycle C: January 12, 2025: The Baptism of Our Lord   Isaiah 43:1-7: (I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the…
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