Lectionary for the second Sunday before Lent

7 February 2021 Collect Almighty God,you have created the heavens and the earthand made us in your own image:Teach us to discern your hand in all your worksand your likeness in all your children;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who with you and the Holy Spiritreigns supreme over all things, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading: Proverbs 8: 1, 22-31 Does not wisdom call,and does … Continue reading Lectionary for the second Sunday before Lent

Lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

31 January 2021 Collect Creator God,who in the beginningcommanded the light to shine out of darkness:We pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christmay dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,shine into the hearts of all your people,and reveal the knowledge of your gloryin the face of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 The Lord your God will … Continue reading Lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

Fundraising update: a special Christmas appeal

Beverley Joseph shares an update on the recent fundraising initiative to provide electric wheelchairs for two children in Nepal who live with cerebral palsy. So ecstatic to inform you that Sushma and Seema finally have their wheelchairs! Sushma has gotten her wheelchair right in time, before she is set to start college and she couldn’t be more grateful as you can probably tell by the … Continue reading Fundraising update: a special Christmas appeal

Lectionary for the third Sunday after The Epiphany

24 January 2021 Collect Almighty God,whose Son revealed in signs and miraclesthe wonder of your saving presence:Renew your people with your heavenly grace,and in all our weaknesssustain us by your mighty power;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and … Continue reading Lectionary for the third Sunday after The Epiphany