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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, And Prayers May 24, 2026, Day of Pentecost, A/Memorial Day weekend
April 3, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, And Prayers May 24, 2026, Day of Pentecost, A/Memorial Day weekend

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, May 24, 2026, Day of Pentecost, A/Memorial Day weekend   All: Numbers 11:24-30 (The Spirit descends on 70 elders)                 OR RCL/ELW:  Acts 2:1-11 (the Holy…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers May 17, 2026, 7th Sunday of Easter or Ascension (Transferred), A
April 3, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers May 17, 2026, 7th Sunday of Easter or Ascension (Transferred), A

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers May 17, 2026, 7th Sunday of Easter or Ascension (Transferred), A 7th Sunday of Easter Note: some petitions echo language in the hymns “O God Beyond…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, Prayers, May 10, 2026, 6th Sunday of Easter (Also Mother’s Day), A
April 3, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, Prayers, May 10, 2026, 6th Sunday of Easter (Also Mother’s Day), A

Lessons, Hymns, Prayers, May 10, 2026, 6th Sunday of Easter (Also Mother’s Day), A   Sola/LSB: Acts 17:16-31 (Paul in Athens: What you worship as unknown, I proclaim to you)…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, May 3, 2026, 5th Sunday of Easter, A
April 3, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, May 3, 2026, 5th Sunday of Easter, A

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, May 3, 2026, 5th Sunday of Easter, A   Sola/LSB: Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60 (Deacons, including Stephen, are chosen; excerpts from                 Stephen’s speech; the stoning…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, Prayers, April 26, 2026, 4th Sunday of Easter/ Good Shepherd Sunday
April 3, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, Prayers, April 26, 2026, 4th Sunday of Easter/ Good Shepherd Sunday

April 26, 2026, 4th Sunday of Easter/ Good Shepherd Sunday   Acts 2:42-47 (The common life of the first believers) Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd) 1 Peter 2:19-25…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 19, 2026, 3rd Sunday of Easter, A
April 3, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 19, 2026, 3rd Sunday of Easter, A

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 19, 2026, 3rd Sunday of Easter, A Note: Even if today isn’t a usual Communion Sunday, consider making it one!!   All: Acts 2:14a, 36-41…
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Prayers of the ChurchLessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 12, 2026, 2nd Sunday of Easter, A
April 3, 2026

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 12, 2026, 2nd Sunday of Easter, A

Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, April 12, 2026, 2nd Sunday of Easter, A   Sola/LSB: Acts 5:29-42 (Gamaliel counsels caution dealing with apostolic teaching, miracles)             RCL/ELW: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 (Peter…
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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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