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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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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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