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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, Easter Day, the Resurrection of Our Lord, A (April 5, 2026) April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of Our Lord
March 6, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, Easter Day, the Resurrection of Our Lord, A (April 5, 2026) April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of Our Lord

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, Easter Day, the Resurrection of Our Lord, A (April 5, 2026) April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of Our Lord   Easter Sunrise:   All:…
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Prayers of the ChurchHymns, Lessons, and Prayers, The Vigil of Easter, A,  April 4, 2026 (The Service of Holy Communion)  
March 6, 2026

Hymns, Lessons, and Prayers, The Vigil of Easter, A,  April 4, 2026 (The Service of Holy Communion)  

Hymns, Lessons, and Prayers, The Vigil of Easter, A,  April 4, 2026 The Service of Holy Communion   All: Romans 6:3-11: We are baptized into the death and resurrection of…
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Prayers of the ChurchHymns, Lessons, and Prayers, Good Friday, A, April 3, 2026
March 6, 2026

Hymns, Lessons, and Prayers, Good Friday, A, April 3, 2026

Hymns, Lessons, and Prayers, Good Friday, A, April 3, 2026   All: Isaiah 52:13-53:12: The Suffering Servant bears our griefs and carries our sorrows All: Psalm 22: My God, my…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 2, 2026: Maundy Thursday
March 6, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 2, 2026: Maundy Thursday

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 2, 2026: Maundy Thursday   Sola/LSB: John 13:1-35 (for foot washing): Jesus washes disciples’ feet, explains significance             RCL/ELW: Same; but this is the only…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 29, 2026, Palm/Passion Sunday
March 6, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 29, 2026, Palm/Passion Sunday

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 29, 2026, Palm/Passion Sunday   Sola/LSB: John 12:12-19 (Triumphant entry into Jerusalem)             RCL/ELW: Matthew 21:1-11 (Triumphant entry into Jerusalem) All: Isaiah 50:4-9a (The Lord…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 22, 2026, A, 5th Sunday in Lent
January 17, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 22, 2026, A, 5th Sunday in Lent

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 22, 2026, A, 5th Sunday in Lent   All: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (The valley of dry bones) All: Psalm 130 (Out of the depths I cry…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 15, 2026, A, 4th Sunday in Lent
January 17, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 15, 2026, A, 4th Sunday in Lent

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 15, 2026, A, 4th Sunday in Lent   Sola/LSB: Isaiah 42:14-21 (I will lead the blind by paths they don’t see)                 RCL/ELW: 1 Samuel…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 8, 2026, A, 3rd Sunday in Lent
January 17, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 8, 2026, A, 3rd Sunday in Lent

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, March 8, 2026, A, 3rd Sunday in Lent   All: Exodus 17:1-7 (Israelites murmur against God, who gives water from the rock) All: Psalm 95: (We…
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Prayers of the ChurchMarch 1, 2026, 2nd Sunday in Lent
January 17, 2026

March 1, 2026, 2nd Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2026, 2nd Sunday in Lent   Sola/LSB: Genesis 12:1-9 (God calls Abram, promises land and offspring)                 RCL/ELW: Genesis 12:1-4a All: Psalm 121 (From whence does my help…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 22, 2026, A, 1st Sunday in Lent
January 17, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 22, 2026, A, 1st Sunday in Lent

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 22, 2026, A, 1st Sunday in Lent   Sola/LSB: Genesis 3:1-21 (The serpent tempts Adam and Eve to disobey God) RCL/ELW: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7  All:…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, Ash Wednesday, A (February 18, 2026) February 18, 2026: Ash Wednesday
January 17, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, Ash Wednesday, A (February 18, 2026) February 18, 2026: Ash Wednesday

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, Ash Wednesday, A (February 18, 2026) February 18, 2026: Ash Wednesday   All: Joel 2:12-19 (Declare a fast; repent, pray) All: Psalm 51 (Create in me…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 15: The Transfiguration of Our Lord
January 12, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 15: The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 15: The Transfiguration of Our Lord   ALL: Exodus 24:8-18 (The 70 elders and Moses on the mountain with God) SOLA/RCL: Psalm 2:6-12 (You are…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 8, 2026: 5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 4, Lectionary 5
January 12, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 8, 2026: 5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 4, Lectionary 5

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 8, 2026: 5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 4, Lectionary 5   ALL: Isaiah 58:3-9a (The fasting God requires is justice and refraining from evil)…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 1, 2026: 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 3, Lectionary 4  
January 7, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 1, 2026: 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 3, Lectionary 4  

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, February 1, 2026: 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 3, Lectionary 4   ALL: Micah 6:1-8 (Answer me, my people; how have I burdened you? What…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, January 25, 2026, 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 2, Lectionary 3 OR Conversion of St. Paul
January 7, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, January 25, 2026, 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 2, Lectionary 3 OR Conversion of St. Paul

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, January 25, 2026, 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Proper 2, Lectionary 3 OR Conversion of St. Paul   Conversion of St. Paul Lessons and Hymns  …
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, January 18, 2026:  Confession of St. Peter OR 2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Proper 1/Lectionary 2
January 7, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, January 18, 2026:  Confession of St. Peter OR 2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Proper 1/Lectionary 2

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, January 18, 2026:  Confession of St. Peter OR 2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Proper 1/Lectionary 2     Confession of Peter Hymns, Lessons, and Prayers ALL: Acts…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, January 11, 2026, A: The Baptism of Our Lord
December 9, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, January 11, 2026, A: The Baptism of Our Lord

Prayers and Hymns, January 11, 2026, A: The Baptism of Our Lord   ALL: Isaiah 42:1-9 (God’s servant will not crush a bruised reed; he is given as light to…
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Prayers of the ChurchHymns and Prayers, 2nd Sunday after Christmas OR The Epiphany of Our Lord, Transferred, Cycle A – January  4, 2026
December 9, 2025

Hymns and Prayers, 2nd Sunday after Christmas OR The Epiphany of Our Lord, Transferred, Cycle A – January  4, 2026

Hymns and Prayers, 2nd Sunday after Christmas OR The Epiphany of Our Lord, Transferred, Cycle A – January  4, 2026   January 4, 2026: 2nd Sunday after Christmas SOLA/LSB: 1…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, December 28, 2025: Holy Innocents, Martyrs
December 9, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, December 28, 2025: Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Prayers and Hymns, December 28, 2025: Holy Innocents, Martyrs ALL: Jeremiah 31:15-17 (The voice of Rachel weeping for her children) SOLA/LSB: Psalm 54 (Strangers have risen up against me; but…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, December 25, 2025: Christmas Day, the Nativity of Our Lord
November 20, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, December 25, 2025: Christmas Day, the Nativity of Our Lord

Prayers and Hymns, December 25, 2025: Christmas Day, the Nativity of Our Lord   ALL: Isaiah 52:7-10 (How beautiful the feet of messengers who announce, ‘Your God reigns;’ the            …
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, December 24, 2025: Christmas Eve, the Nativity of Our Lord
November 19, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, December 24, 2025: Christmas Eve, the Nativity of Our Lord

Prayers and Hymns, December 24, 2025: Christmas Eve, the Nativity of Our Lord   ALL: Isaiah 9:2-7 (For Unto us a child is born) ALL: Psalm 96 (Ascribe to the…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, December 21, 2025: Advent 4, A
November 19, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, December 21, 2025: Advent 4, A

Prayers and Hymns, December 21, 2025: Advent 4, A   SOLA/LSB: Isaiah 7:1-17 (2 assurances to King Ahaz of God’s presence: the second is that Emmanuel shall be born of…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, December 14, 2025: Advent 3, A
November 19, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, December 14, 2025: Advent 3, A

Prayers and Hymns, December 14, 2025: Advent 3, A   ALL: Isaiah 35:1-10 (The wilderness rejoices when God comes to it) SOLA/LSB: Psalm 146 (The Lord sets prisoners free, opens…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, December 7, 2025: Advent 2, A
November 19, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, December 7, 2025: Advent 2, A

Prayers and Hymns, December 7, 2025: Advent 2, A   ALL: Isaiah 11:1-10 (A shoot springs up from Jesse’s root; God’s Spirit is upon him) SOLA/LSB: Psalm 72:1-10 (Prayer for…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers and Hymns, November 30, 2025: Advent 1, A
November 19, 2025

Prayers and Hymns, November 30, 2025: Advent 1, A

Prayers and Hymns, November 30, 2025: Advent 1, A   ALL: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Nations stream to the house of the Lord) ALL: Psalm 122 (I was glad when they said…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS, November 23: Christ the King Sunday
October 11, 2025

THE PRAYERS, November 23: Christ the King Sunday

THE PRAYERS, November 23: Christ the King Sunday   Sola/LSB: Malachi 3:13-18 (God tells his people of their complaints against him; they listen and ponder his words; God will spare…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS, November 16: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)
October 11, 2025

THE PRAYERS, November 16: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)

THE PRAYERS, November 16: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)   ALL: Malachi 4:1-6 (On the Day of the Lord, the wicked burn like stubble, but Sun of Righteousness rises…
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Prayers of the ChurchTHE PRAYERS,  November 9: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27
October 11, 2025

THE PRAYERS,  November 9: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27

THE PRAYERS,  November 9: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27   Sola/LSB: Exodus 3: 1-15 (Moses and the burning bush; revelation of the divine Name)             ELW/RCL: Job 19:23-27a (I…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, November 2: All Saints Sunday
October 11, 2025

Prayers, November 2: All Saints Sunday

Prayers, November 2: All Saints Sunday   Sola/LSB: Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17 (The tribes of Israel are numbered; behold a host arrayed in white, praising the God who has delivered them)…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, October 26: Reformation Sunday
September 15, 2025

Prayers, October 26: Reformation Sunday

Prayers, October 26: Reformation Sunday   Revelation 14:6-7 (Eternal Gospel announced to every person) Psalm 46 (A mighty fortress!) Romans 3:19-28 (We’re justified by faith apart from works of the…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, October 19: 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24) OR St. Luke, Evangelist, transferred  
September 15, 2025

Prayers, October 19: 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24) OR St. Luke, Evangelist, transferred  

Prayers, October 19: 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24) OR St. Luke, Evangelist, transferred   Pentecost 19 lessons and hymns   Genesis 32:22-30 (Jacob wrestles with mysterious stranger, is wounded…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, October 12: 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)
September 15, 2025

Prayers, October 12: 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)

Prayers, October 12: 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)   Ruth 1:1-19a (Ruth’s love for Naomi)                 ELW/RCL: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15 (Naaman the leper healed by Elisha) Psalm 111…
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Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, October 5: 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)
September 15, 2025

Prayers, October 5: 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)

Prayers, October 5: 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)   Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 (Prophet mourns that he can only see evil and violence; but he will              stand at his…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 28: 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21) OR St. Michael and All Angels, transferred  
August 24, 2025

September 28: 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21) OR St. Michael and All Angels, transferred  

September 28: 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21) OR St. Michael and All Angels, transferred   16 Pentecost Lessons and Hymns   Amos 6:1-7: (Woe to those who are at…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 21: 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20) OR St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
August 24, 2025

September 21: 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20) OR St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

September 21: 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20) OR St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist   15 Pentecost Lessons and Hymns   Amos 8:4-7 (God sees the deeds of the greedy…
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Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 14: 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19) OR Holy Cross Day
August 24, 2025

September 14: 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19) OR Holy Cross Day

September 14: 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19) OR Holy Cross Day     14 Pentecost Lessons and Hymns   Ezekiel 34:11-24 (God will be the Good Shepherd, will judge…
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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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