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Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 29: Reformation Sunday

October 29: Reformation Sunday   Revelation 14:6-7 (Angel with eternal Gospel: fear God, give glory, hour of judgment)                 ELW/RCL, Jeremiah 31:31-34 (A new heart, engraved with God’s Word)  …
Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 22: 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24)

October 22: 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24)   Isaiah 45:1-7 (God anoints Cyrus on behalf of his Chosen People)   Psalm 96: 1-13 (Declare God’s glory among the nations,…
Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 15: 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)

October 15: 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)   Note: even if your practice isn’t to have weekly communion, you might want to make an exception today! 😉   Isaiah…
Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 8: 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)

October 8: 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)   Isaiah 5:1-7 (Love song about beloved vineyard turns to lament over its wild grapes)   Psalm 80:7-19 (Come to the aid…
Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

October 1: 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21)

October 1: 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21)   Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 (you are responsible for your own sins; turn from them and live!)   Psalm 25:1-10 (Lead me in…
Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

September 24: 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20)

September 24: 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20)     Isaiah 55:6-9 (Seek the Lord; he will abundantly pardon, for his ways are not our ways)                 ELW/RCL, Jonah 3:10-4:11…
Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

September 17: 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19)

September 17: 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19)     Genesis 50:15-21 (Joseph forgives his brothers)                 Psalm 103:1-13 (Bless the Lord, O my soul; he has not dealt with…
Prayers of the Church
August 23, 2023

September 10, 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18)

September 10, 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18) Ezekiel 33:7-11 (You are a sentinel, so warn those who sin. I do not desire the death of sinners, but that they…
Prayers of the Church
July 15, 2023

September 3: 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17; Labor Day weekend)

September 3: 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17; Labor Day weekend)   Jeremiah 15:15-21(Jeremiah laments; God promises strength, deliverance if he speaks what is precious)   Psalm 26 (I have…
Prayers of the Church
July 15, 2023

August 27: 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)

August 27: 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)   Isaiah 51:1-6 (Listen for God’s teaching, wait for his deliverance)   Psalm 138 (God is faithful; he listens to the lowly)…
Prayers of the Church
July 15, 2023

August 20: 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)

August 20: 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)   Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 (My house shall be a house of prayer for all peoples)   Psalm 67 (God judges the nations…
Prayers of the Church
July 15, 2023

August 13: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)

August 13: 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)   Job 38:4-18 (Where were you when I laid out the foundations of the earth?!)             (ELW, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Elijah encounters…
Prayers of the Church
July 15, 2023

August 6: 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)

  August 6: 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)     Isaiah 55:1-5 (Buy wine and milk without money; don’t spend for bread that doesn’t satisfy)   Psalm 136:1-26 (God’s…
Prayers of the Church
June 16, 2023

July 30: 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)

July 30: 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)   Deuteronomy 7:6-9 (Israel chosen because of God’s love, not their deserving)             (ELW, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Solomon asks for wisdom) Psalm…
Prayers of the Church
June 16, 2023

July 23: 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)

July 23: 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)   Isaiah 44:6-8 (I am the first and last; beside me there is no god.) Psalm 119:57-64 (I hasten to keep your…
Prayers of the Church
June 16, 2023

July 16: 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)

July 16: 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)   Isaiah 55:10-13 (God’s Word does not return to him empty) Psalm 65:1-13 (A song of praise for God’s bounty in nature)…
Prayers of the Church
June 16, 2023

July 9: 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9)

July 9: 6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9)   Zechariah 9:9-12 (Rejoice, daughter of Zion, your lowly King comes to you) Psalm 145:1-14 (The Lord is gracious and full of…
Prayers of the Church
May 25, 2023

July 2, 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8); Independence Day Weekend

July 2, 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8); Independence Day Weekend   Jeremiah 28:5-9 (Would that the word of the prophet who speaks peace come to pass!) Psalm 119:153-160 (Preserve…
Prayers of the Church
May 25, 2023

June 25, 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7)

June 25, 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7)   Jeremiah 20:7-13 (I must speak God’s Word, though I’m mocked for it) Psalm 91:1-16 (God will deliver from snares, pestilence and…
Prayers of the Church
May 25, 2023

June 18, 3rd  Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6); Fathers’ Day

June 18, 3rd  Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6); Fathers’ Day   Exodus 19:2-8a (Obey my voice, be my treasured people)   Psalm 100 (Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!)…
Prayers of the Church
May 25, 2023

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Pentecost 2, Proper 5, A Or St. Barnabas, Apostle – June 11, 2023

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH, Pentecost 2, Proper 5, A Or St. Barnabas, Apostle – June 11, 2023     Pentecost 2: Hosea 5:15-6:6 (Israel’s superficial repentance, God’s frustration. God desires…
Prayers of the Church
April 24, 2023

Prayers of the Church, Holy Trinity, Cycle A, June 4, 2023

Prayers of the Church, Holy Trinity, Cycle A, June 4, 2023   Genesis 1:1-2:4a (God creates the universe and blesses it) Psalm 8 (What is man that you are mindful…
Prayers of the Church
April 24, 2023

Prayers of the Church, Day of Pentecost, Cycle A (May 28, 2023) Also Memorial Day Weekend

Prayers of the Church, Day of Pentecost, Cycle A (May 28, 2023) Also Memorial Day Weekend   Numbers 11:24-30 (The Spirit descends on 70 elders)             (ELW, ditto, or Acts…
Prayers of the Church
April 24, 2023

Prayers of the Church, 7th Sunday of Easter or Ascension (Transferred), Cycle A (May 21, 2023)

Prayers of the Church, 7th Sunday of Easter or Ascension (Transferred), Cycle A (May 21, 2023)   7th Sunday of Easter   Acts 1: (6-10), 12-26 (Matthias chosen to replace…
Prayers of the Church
April 24, 2023

Prayers of the Church, 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A, May 14, 2023 (Also Mother’s Day)  

Prayers of the Church, 6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle A, May 14, 2023 (Also Mother’s Day)   Acts 17:16-31 (Paul in Athens: What you worship as unknown, I proclaim to…
Prayers of the Church
April 24, 2023

Prayers of the Church, A, May 7, 2023, 5th Sunday of Easter

Prayers of the Church, A, May 7, 2023, 5th Sunday of Easter   Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60 (Deacons, including Stephen, are chosen; excerpts from Stephen’s speech; the stoning of Stephen)…
Prayers of the Church
April 3, 2023

April 30, 2023, 4th Sunday of Easter/ Good Shepherd Sunday

April 30, 2023, 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…
Prayers of the Church
April 3, 2023

April 23, 2023, 3rd Sunday of Easter

April 23, 2023, 3rd Sunday of Easter   Note: Even if today isn’t a usual Communion Sunday, consider making it one!!   Acts 2:14a, 36-41 (Pentecost: Peter exhorts listeners to…
Prayers of the Church
March 30, 2023

April 16, 2023, 2nd Sunday of Easter

April 16, 2023, 2nd Sunday of Easter   Acts 5:29-42 (Gamaliel counsels caution dealing with apostolic teaching, miracles)             (ELW: Acts 2:14a, 22-32, Peter exhorts crowd to repent, be baptized)…
Prayers of the Church
March 29, 2023

Prayers of the Church, Easter Day, the Resurrection of Our Lord, A (April 9, 2023)

Prayers of the Church, Easter Day, the Resurrection of Our Lord, A (April 9, 2023)   In the power of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Father of…
Prayers of the Church
March 29, 2023

Prayers of the Church, The Vigil of Easter, April 8, 2023

Prayers of the Church, The Vigil of Easter, April 8, 2023   Let us, with joyful confidence, pray to our risen Savior for the Church, the world, and one another.…
Prayers of the Church
March 29, 2023

Prayers of the Church, Good Friday (April 7, 2023)

Prayers of the Church, Good Friday (April 7, 2023)   Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy and hear our prayer. A brief silence Forgive and save…
Prayers of the Church
March 29, 2023

Prayers of the Church, April 6, 2023: Maundy Thursday

Prayers of the Church, April 6, 2023: Maundy Thursday   John 13:1-35 (for foot washing): Jesus washes disciples’ feet, explains significance             ELW: This is the only Gospel appointed for…
Prayers of the Church
March 29, 2023

Prayers of the Church, April 2, 2023, Palm/Passion Sunday

Prayers of the Church, April 2, 2023, Palm/Passion Sunday   John 12:12-19 (Triumphant entry into Jerusalem)             (ELW: Matthew 21:1-11, Triumphant entry into Jerusalem) Isaiah 50:4-9a (The Lord vindicates his…
Prayers of the Church
February 14, 2023

March 26, 2023, 5th Sunday in Lent

March 26, 2023, 5th Sunday in Lent   Ezekiel 37:1-14 (The valley of dry bones)   Psalm 130 (Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord)   Romans…
Prayers of the Church
February 14, 2023

March 19, 2023, 4th Sunday in Lent

March 19, 2023, 4th Sunday in Lent   Isaiah 42:14-21 (I will lead the blind by paths they don’t see)                 (ELW: 1 Samuel 16:1-13: Samuel anoints David)   Psalm…
Prayers of the Church
February 14, 2023

March 12, 2023, 3rd Sunday in Lent

March 12, 2023, 3rd Sunday in Lent   Exodus 17:1-7 (Israelites murmur against God, who gives water from the rock)   Psalm 95: (We are the people of God’s pasture;…
Prayers of the Church
February 14, 2023

March 5, 2023, 2nd Sunday in Lent

March 5, 2023, 2nd Sunday in Lent   Genesis 12:1-9 (God calls Abram, promises land and offspring)                 (ELW: Genesis 12:1-4a) Psalm 121 (From whence does my help come? The…
Prayers of the Church
February 14, 2023

February 26, 2023, 1st Sunday in Lent

February 26, 2023, 1st Sunday in Lent   Genesis 3:1-21 (The serpent tempts Adam and Eve to disobey God) (ELW: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7)   Psalm 32:1-7 (Happy are they whose…
Prayers of the Church
February 14, 2023

Prayers of the Church, Ash Wednesday (February 22, 2023)

Prayers of the Church, Ash Wednesday (February 22, 2023) Joel 2:12-19 (Declare a fast; repent, pray) Psalm 51 (Create in me a clean heart!) 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 (Be reconciled to…