Lectionary 11/01/2026
- Epiphany 1/Ordinary 1 - Year A
- Baptism of the Lord
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Matthew 3:13-17
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
The First Sunday of Epiphany - Year A Isaiah 42: 1-9 Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3: 13-17 John’s baptism can easily seem a mere introduction, the soon-to-be-forgotten starting point. The early Church clearly didn’t see it like that, since John continues to haunt the story in all four …
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) Isaiah 42.1-9: Ps. 29 : Acts 10. 34-43 : Matthew 3.13-17 Opening Prayer, Prayer of Intercession, The Peace and The Blessing. We give you thanks for our baptism, Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. We give thanks for those who bro…
God is not partial
God is not partial
by Andrew Pratt
Epiphany 1 year A Isaiah 42: 1-9; Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3: 13-17 Hymn: God is not partial God is not partial, calls all the people, builds up the broken, comforts the frail, raises the fallen, walks with the outcast, loves without limits, love will not fail... Andrew Pratt (bo…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The First Sunday of Epiphany - Year A Isaiah 42.1–9 Acts 10.34–43 Matthew 3.13–17 Matthew’s is the only Gospel that shows any embarrassment about Jesus’s baptism by John the Baptist. In all of the Gospels, John knows that his baptism is a temporary measure, but he also knows that…
A Tale from a Riverbank
A Tale from a Riverbank
by Roger Price
This is one of a number of monologues that I have written for use in worship or some other reflective purpose. This one deals with the events of baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan by John from the point of view of a bystander waiting his turn to be baptised . A Tale From a Rive…
Meditation - 1st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Meditation - 1st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
by David Middleton
Meditation – 1st Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A This is the man Matthew 3: 13-17 I went to see John today, out by the Jordan; you should have been there, it was incredible; I’ve never experienced anything like it before! You know what John is like – larger than life to say the leas…
LWPT Meditations - First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – First Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 There are different faces of God revealed in today’s readings, and in Matthew’s gospel the three persons of the Trinity come together at the baptism of Jesus, as his ministry beg…
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Second Sunday Ordinary Time Yr A Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 John 1:29-42 There is the shock of sudden recognition in the gospel reading today. It is an experience some of us have, perhaps once in a lifetime, when we see in someone or in an event, the fulfilment of …
Times and Seasons - Will this man bind up the broken
Times and Seasons - Will this man bind up the broken
by Andrew Pratt
Will this man bind up the broken, tend the fallen, lift the frail; man of miracle and wonder, man whose faith will never fail? See him waiting by the water, one of many in the throng, moving pushing, conversation, crowds who share a sense of wrong. Verses 3-5 follow Tune: STUTTGA…
Times and Seasons - Why go to the wilderness, seek out the God-head
Times and Seasons - Why go to the wilderness, seek out the God-head
by Andrew Pratt
Why go to the wilderness, seek out the God-head? What is this perception, this mystical force? The people were drawn to the bank of the Jordan, the river winds onward, still follows its course. No change of direction, the river flows onward, yet people were challenged to alter th…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
First Sunday after Epiphany Year A Baptism of the Lord Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn Prayer: based on Psalm 29 Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9 Hymn Reading - Matthew 3:13-17 Hymn Sermon ideas: Meditation: Promise Drama/monologue: John and Jesus Hymn Prayer: God, you set us on …
Rhythms of remembering - Christmas - Wednesday Evening Prayer
Rhythms of remembering - Christmas - Wednesday Evening Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
CHRISTMAS - Wednesday Morning Prayer Blessed are you, O God: all creation belongs to you. My singing heart, my days’ doxology, my gold, I bring for celebration. My stillness, my glimpses of serenity, my frankincense, I bring for meditation...
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 149
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 149
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Learning from the Baptism of Jesus
Learning from the Baptism of Jesus
by Colin Smith
This reflection/sermon (900 words) considers a number of understandings of the Baptism of Jesus. The possibility that it could, at least partially, be allegorical is examined, and conclusions drawn. How such a consideration can have a devotional and lifestyle impact is suggested.
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