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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…
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…
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 …
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Prayers of the ChurchJanuary 5, 2025: 2nd Sunday of Christmas 2 OR Epiphany, Transferred
December 7, 2024

January 5, 2025: 2nd Sunday of Christmas 2 OR Epiphany, Transferred

January 5, 2025: 2nd Sunday of Christmas 2 OR Epiphany, Transferred Christmas 2 Lessons and Hymns:   1 Kings 3:4-15: (God grants Solomon’s request for wisdom)                 RCL/ELW: Jeremiah 31:7-14:…
Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: December 29, 2024: First Sunday After Christmas
December 7, 2024

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: December 29, 2024: First Sunday After Christmas

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: December 29, 2024: First Sunday After Christmas   Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15:(Consecrate your firstborn males: I freed you from slavery by killing Egyptian firstborn) RCL/ELW: 1 Samuel…
Prayers of the ChurchPRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: December 24, 2021: Christmas Eve and December 25, Christmas Day
December 7, 2024

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: December 24, 2021: Christmas Eve and December 25, Christmas Day

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH: December 24, 2021: Christmas Eve and December 25, Christmas Day     CHRISTMAS EVE: Isaiah 9:2-7: (The people who walked in darkness have seen a great…
Prayers of the ChurchDecember 22, 2024: 4th Sunday of Advent
November 20, 2024

December 22, 2024: 4th Sunday of Advent

December 22, 2024: 4th Sunday of Advent   Micah 5:2-5a: (From Bethlehem comes the mighty Shepherd who will feed his flock) Psalm 80:1-7: (Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel! You…
Prayers of the ChurchDecember 15, 2024: 3rd Sunday of Advent
November 20, 2024

December 15, 2024: 3rd Sunday of Advent

December 15, 2024: 3rd Sunday of Advent   Zephaniah 3:14-20: (Shout for joy, daughter of Zion! God comes as warrior and lover) Psalm 85: (Show us your steadfast love, grant…
Prayers of the ChurchDecember 8, 2024: 2nd Sunday of Advent
November 20, 2024

December 8, 2024: 2nd Sunday of Advent

December 8, 2024: 2nd Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-7b: (I will send my messenger; refiner’s fire; presents God’s people for judgment) RCL/ELW: Malachi 3:1-4 (no presentation for judgment) Psalm 66:1-12:…
Prayers of the ChurchDecember 1, 2024: 1st Sunday of Advent
November 15, 2024

December 1, 2024: 1st Sunday of Advent

December 1, 2024: 1st Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16 (The righteous branch of David will spring up) Psalm 25:1-10 (Be mindful of your mercy, instruct sinners in your way, do…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church: November 24: Christ the King Sunday
October 24, 2024

Prayers of the Church: November 24: Christ the King Sunday

Prayers of the Church: November 24: Christ the King Sunday   Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 (Vision of the Son of Man) Psalm 93 (The Lord is King, robed in majesty) Revelation 1:4b-8…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, November 17: 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28
October 24, 2024

Prayers of the Church, November 17: 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28

Prayers of the Church, November 17: 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28   Daniel 12:1-3 (Some will be raised to everlasting life, others to shame) Psalm 16 (You show me…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, November 10: 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27
October 24, 2024

Prayers of the Church, November 10: 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27

Prayers of the Church, November 10: 25th Sun day after Pentecost, Proper 27 1 Kings 17:8-16: Elijah tells widow of Zaraphath that God will provide food during famine Psalm 146:…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church, November 3: All Saints’ Sunday
October 24, 2024

Prayers of the Church, November 3: All Saints’ Sunday

Prayers of the Church, November 3: All Saints’ Sunday   Revelation 7: 2-17 (An angel seals the righteous. Blessing, honor, glory, power to the Lamb!) ELW/RCL: Isaiah 25:6-9 (The feast;…
Prayers of the ChurchOctober 27: Reformation Sunday
September 13, 2024

October 27: Reformation Sunday

October 27: Reformation Sunday   Jeremiah 31:31-34 (God’s new covenant will be written on the heart) Psalm 46 (The God of Jacob is our stronghold!) Romans 3:19-28 (We are justified…
Prayers of the ChurchOctober 20: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24
September 13, 2024

October 20: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24

October 20: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24   Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 (Pointlessness of amassing wealth)                 RCL/ELW: Isaiah 53:4-12 (Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows) Psalm…
Prayers of the ChurchOctober 13: 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23
September 13, 2024

October 13: 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23

October 13: 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23   Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 (seek good, not evil, that you may live) Psalm 90:12-17 (Teach us to have wise heart; prosper our…
Prayers of the ChurchOctober 6: 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22
September 13, 2024

October 6: 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22

October 6: 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22   Genesis 2:18-25 (It is not good for the man to be alone; creation of woman) Psalm 128 (The happy home of…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 29: 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21 With a bit of a nod toward St. Michael and All Angels in some hymns!
August 11, 2024

September 29: 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21 With a bit of a nod toward St. Michael and All Angels in some hymns!

September 29: 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 21 With a bit of a nod toward St. Michael and All Angels in some hymns!   Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 (Israel kvetches…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 29: St. Michael and All Angels:
August 11, 2024

September 29: St. Michael and All Angels:

September 29: St. Michael and All Angels:   Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3: Angel strengthens Daniel; Michael aids Israel in a time of tribulation Psalm 103:1-5; 20-22: Bless the Lord, O my…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 22: 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20
August 11, 2024

September 22: 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20

September 22: 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20   Jeremiah 11:18-20 (Jeremiah’s life threatened, like lamb led to slaughter) Psalm 54 (Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate my…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 22: St. Matthew, Transferred
August 11, 2024

September 22: St. Matthew, Transferred

September 22: St. Matthew, Transferred Ezekiel 2:8-3:11: Ezekiel commissioned to speak God’s words to a rebellious people Psalm 119:33-40: “Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain.”…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 15: 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 19
August 11, 2024

September 15: 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 19

September 15: 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 19   Isaiah 50:4-10 (Suffering Servant’s humiliation and vindication)             RCL/ELW: Isaiah 50:4-9a (eliminates punishment of Suffering Servant’s accusers, and also the verse…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 15: Holy Cross Day (Transferred)
August 7, 2024

September 15: Holy Cross Day (Transferred)

September 15: Holy Cross Day (Transferred)   Isaiah 45:21-25 (There is no other god but me; turn to me and be saved)    Psalm 98:1-5 (The Lord has gained victory, shown…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 8, 2024: 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18
August 7, 2024

September 8, 2024: 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18

September 8, 2024: 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18   Isaiah 35:4-7a (Promise of recompense, salvation, healing, and joy) Psalm 146 (God sets prisoners free, opens eyes of blind, lifts…
Prayers of the ChurchSeptember 1: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17; Labor Day weekend
July 11, 2024

September 1: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17; Labor Day weekend

September 1: 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17; Labor Day weekend   Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 (Keep God’s command fully and diligently) Psalm 119:129-136 (Your decrees are wonderful; therefore my soul…
Prayers of the ChurchAugust 25: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16
July 11, 2024

August 25: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16

August 25: 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 16   Isaiah 29:11-19 (Wisdom of wise shall perish; poor shall obtain joy, exult in the Lord)                 RCL/ELW: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Chose…
Prayers of the ChurchAugust 18: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15
July 11, 2024

August 18: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15

August 18: 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15   Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Renewal of covenant before entering Promised Land)                 RCL/ELW: Proverbs 9:1-16 (Wisdom sets feast, beckons all to eat)…
Prayers of the ChurchAugust 11: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14
July 11, 2024

August 11: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14

August 11: 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14   1 Kings 19:1-8 (Elijah flees from Jezebel, is fed by angel, to go where God leads him)                 RCL/ELW: 1 Kings…
Prayers of the ChurchAugust 4: 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13
July 11, 2024

August 4: 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13

August 4: 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13   Exodus 16:2-15 (Israelites complain, God sends quail, manna; Moses says complaint is against God)                 RCL/ELW: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 (less warning)…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 28: 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12, B
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 28: 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12, B

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 28: 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12, B   Genesis 9:8-17 (God makes rainbow a sign of his covenant with Noah) RCL/ELW: 2 Kings 4:42-44…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 21: 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, B
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 21: 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, B

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 21: 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11, B     Jeremiah 23:1-5 (God will replace Israel’s false shepherds; righteous branch of David) Psalm 23 (The…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 14: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10, B
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 14: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10, B

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 14: 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10, B   Amos 7:7-15 (Amos speaks of God’s judgment, and is told by king to take a hike)…
Prayers of the ChurchPrayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 7: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9
June 14, 2024

Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 7: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9

  Prayers, Hymns, and Lessons, July 7: 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9   Ezekiel 2:1-5 (God’s Spirit within the prophet called to speak to rebellious people) Psalm 123 (Have…