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7th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

Acts 16:16-34 Common English Bible and NRSV Did you notice that Paul’s first inclination was not to command the spirit to leave the girl – his first inclination was to ignore it.  When the annoyance...

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7th Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship

Call to Worship (inspired by Revelation 22:12-14 and John 17:20-26) Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! The Alpha and Omega gifts us with glory. Together, we will shine with the grace and glory...

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Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

You will likely want to look at the resources that were posted last year, since some of the readings are the same.  You can find the lectionary reflections and ideas here, and the liturgy is available...

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Trinity Sunday (Year C)

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Common English Bible and NRSV If you don’t want to focus on the Trinity, you may want to use this text as inspiration for a “Gifts of Women” service. Preach your sermon as “Woman...

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2nd Sunday After Christmas (Year A)

Worship Ideas The Jeremiah 31:7-14 text could be used as the basis of a service of healing and reconciliation. Offer prayerful blessings for each and every member and friend of your congregation,...

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2nd Sunday After the Epiphany (Year A)

Worship Ideas What if we were to read Isaiah 49:1-7 as if the words were written about us? Each of us have been called to be a light – reflecting the Light of Christ, the Light of the World. Say these...

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2nd Sunday in Lent (Year A)

Worship Ideas Genesis 12:1-4a speaks of God blessing Abram. Use those verses as the inspiration for a service of blessing and dedication. You could say special prayers of blessing over anyone and...

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3rd Sunday in Lent (Year A)

Worship Ideas If you are preaching on Exodus 17:1-7, and you have the space and materials to do it, display a water fountain in the front of your worship space that features water that comes out of a...

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4th Sunday in Lent (Year A)

Worship Ideas 1 Samuel 16:1-13 is a story of hope. God does not only call the biggest and strongest and or oldest among us: God often calls those whom the world may otherwise overlook. Are there people...

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5th Sunday in Lent (Year A)

Worship Ideas Most of us think of the Ezekiel 37:1-14 passage being read on Pentecost Sunday, but the life-giving work of the Spirit is not limited to only one day per year. You may want to teach the...

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