Lectionary 06/01/2025
Lectionary Readings
Matthew 2:1-12
With secrecy diplomacy
With secrecy diplomacy
by Andrew Pratt
Epiphany year A Matthew 2: 1 - 12 Hymn: With secrecy, diplomacy With secrecy, diplomacy, King Herod made his quest; the threat must, duly, be contained, till then he would not rest. We sing the song of every child who ever has been born; we sing our song for all the w…
Magi - like butterflies emerging in the cold
Magi - like butterflies emerging in the cold
by Andrew Pratt
Epiphany year A Matthew 2: 1-12 Hymn: Magi – Like butterflies emerging in the cold Like butterflies emerging in the cold, incongruous strangers punctuate this birth; while snow and frosted windows paint the scene and God in human flesh has come to birth... Andrew Pratt (born 1…
The days of Christmas ring and play
The days of Christmas ring and play
by Andrew Pratt
Epiphany Year A Matthew 2: 1-12 Hymn: The days of Christmas ring and play The days of Christmas ring and play, yet in another time and day wise students of the midnight sky, observed a change and questioned ‘why?’... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, …
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Epiphany - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Epiphany - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Isaiah 60. 1-6 : Ps. 72 [1-9] 10-15 : Ephesians 3. 1-12 : Matthew 2. 1-12 O God, who by the leading of a star revealed your Son to the nations of the world; lead us to a clearer vision of your presence, and the nations into the ways of unity and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lo…
Lent for Everyone Year A - Easter Wednesday Year A
Lent for Everyone Year A - Easter Wednesday Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
ASTER WEDNESDAY Matthew 2.1–12 We are now going to do something rather different. We have followed the story which Matthew tells, the story of Jesus from before his birth to after his resurrection. But Matthew was of course writing for Christians who already knew more or less ‘wh…
A wise man
A wise man
by Lynda Collier
A wise man? Searching, searching Always searching But for what? For truth. But what is truth? Where is it to be found? For most of my life I had filled my mind with learning - poring over ancient manuscripts And scanning the skies for signs, Looking for answers to questions most …
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter
by Andrew Pratt
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter, no time to be travelling, setting abroad, yet here in this story the Magi are coming bringing the riches the world can afford. This frankincense speaks of the prayers of the people, while gold represents all the wealth of the ear…
Worship Together - January -a gift for everyone
Worship Together - January -a gift for everyone
by SPCK - Sandra Millar
January-A Gift for everyone This outline uses the Epiphany readings as a starting point, but could be used on any Sunday in January. Throughout the season of Epiphany the readings are always widening the vision of who Jesus is and widening the scope of his mission and ministry...…
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - The Magi visit Jesus
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - The Magi visit Jesus
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Magi Visit Jesus Matthew 2.1-12 I was convinced it was a helicopter. It was a dark night, and a bright light was shining just above the nearby town. Surely, I thought, the police must be out looking for a criminal; or perhaps there had been an accident. We had just come from …
Lectionary Reflection Year C - The Epiphany Year C
Lectionary Reflection Year C - The Epiphany Year C
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Epiphany Isaiah 60.1–6 Ephesians 3.1–12 Matthew 2.1–12 The wise men have always had enormous appeal. Everything about them has been elaborated in poetry and story. They have become kings; they have been depicted as representing youth, maturity and old age; they have been give…
Christ Made Manifest (A Hymn for the Epiphany Season)
Christ Made Manifest (A Hymn for the Epiphany Season)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
CHRIST MADE MANIFEST (A HYMN FOR THE EPIPHANY SEASON) In the eastern sky a star, seen by trav’lers from afar, guides their journey through the night to the Christ, the world’s true light. Through the stable’s open door glory never seen before brightly streams, that all may see Je…
Drama/dialogue: Eastern strangers
Drama/dialogue: Eastern strangers
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama/dialogue: Eastern strangers (A piece for two voices. The first one reads straight to the audience, as if ignoring the interruptions. The second interacts with the audience, letting them in on the comments and questions. Only in the last three lines do the two speakers relat…
Frightened Herod, wandering strangers
Frightened Herod, wandering strangers
by Andrew Pratt
Frightened Herod, wandering strangers, children make the tableau real. As we watch with eyes of wonder, come, God, make your presence real. In the midst of celebration, heralding a royal birth, help us grow in understanding, Christ among us, come on earth. Verse 3 follows Tune:…
Imagining the Lectionary: Open Hands (Epiphany)
Imagining the Lectionary: Open Hands (Epiphany)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Open Hands (Epiphany) Reflection accompanying images “Hands that offer hands that receive ” and “Hands that offer hands that receive bw ” The vision of God's glory which we celebrate at Epiphany is a story of extravagant open-handedness which brings the …
Open with God Book - January - Epiphany
Open with God Book - January - Epiphany
by Christine Odell
January – Epiphany Calendar of Prayers Reading: Matthew 2: 1-12 Provide a small dish of pound coins, an oil burner and a candle. Place the coins upon a table. God of majesty, the wise men presented the gold of kings to your baby Son, when they offered him homage...
Christmas Star in Lights
Christmas Star in Lights
by Rose humphrey
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Christmas Star
Christmas Star
by Rose humphrey
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LWPT Meditations - Epiphany - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Epiphany - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Epiphany Yr A Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-2 Epiphany provides an afterglow that prolongs the light and joy of our Christmas celebrations, before we settle back into the weeks that will lead us to Lent. We love the story of the thre…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service- Epiphany - Year A Call to Worship Hymn: Prayer: Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Hymn: Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Magi Sermon idea - Eastern strangers Hymn: Prayer: Hymn: Blessing Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk. Please …
Three Wise Men
Three Wise Men
by Rose humphrey
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Wise man with Gold
Wise man with Gold
by Rose humphrey
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Times and Seasons - Full Service - Epiphany - Years ABC
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Epiphany - Years ABC
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Epiphany - Years ABC Service Contents: Hymn: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning or Bright morning maker, as your sun breaks through Reading: Psalm 72:1–7; 10-14 Prayer: At this time of New Year Hymn: Lord for the years or Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, Reading:…
52 Reflections on Faith - Epiphany: The fourth wise man
52 Reflections on Faith - Epiphany: The fourth wise man
by BRF - Stephen W. Need
Epiphany: The fourth wise man The feast of the Epiphany on 6 January is a celebration of the ‘manifestation’ or ‘shining’ of Christ to the Gentiles. In the Eastern churches it’s also Christmas Day. The baptism of Christ is another closely associated feast. In the Western imaginat…
glimpses of glory - The Epiphany - Year C
glimpses of glory - The Epiphany - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Epiphany Lord of light and love, let the radiance of your presence be a light to our path and a guide on our journey. Banish from us all deeds of darkness, that we may come into your presence and walk before you as children of light; through him who is the light of the world,…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Christmas – Covenant & Epiphany - Year C
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Christmas – Covenant & Epiphany - Year C
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Second Sunday after Christmas – Covenant & Epiphany Year C Service contains: For those who are participating in a Covenant Service it is suggested that extracts from this act of worship are used concentrating only on the Gospel reading and Isaiah. For those wishing to acknowledge…
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - Christmas - No Way Assembly
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - Christmas - No Way Assembly
by Christian Assembly Team
Numbers Assembly – No Way Christmas (0) Bible ref: Matthew 1 to 2:1-12 This assembly would usually be used at or close to Christmas... Story NO WAY! said Mary when the angel told her she was going to have a baby. “I can’t be pregnant because I’m not married yet.” But when the ang…
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