This Week’s Lectionary Scripture First Sunday After Christmas1 The Christmas season lasts twelve days, from Christmas Day to Epiphany on January 6. During this time, we celebrate the joy, love, hope, and peace of Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:12–17 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

This Week’s Lectionary Scripture Fourth Sunday of Advent (Peace)1 Advent is a season of waiting in expectation for the coming of light into a darkened world in the form of the infant Jesus. Advent is spent anticipating and spiritually preparing for the arrival of the Christ-child. Scriptures, symbols, and hymns help make Advent a time of expectation for Christ’s birth, rather than a frenzy of holiday tasks. Hebrews 10:5-10 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said,

This Week’s Lectionary Scripture Third Sunday of Advent (Hope)1 Advent is a season of waiting in expectation for the coming of light into a darkened world in the form of the infant Jesus. Advent is spent anticipating and spiritually preparing for the arrival of the Christ-child. Scriptures, symbols, and hymns help make Advent a time of expectation for Christ’s birth, rather than a frenzy of holiday tasks. Philippians 4:4-7: The Lord is Near Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

This Week’s Lectionary Scripture Second Sunday of Advent (Love)1 Advent is a season of waiting in expectation for the coming of light into a darkened world in the form of the infant Jesus. Advent is spent anticipating and spiritually preparing for the arrival of the Christ-child. Scriptures, symbols, and hymns help make Advent a time of expectation for Christ’s birth, rather than a frenzy of holiday tasks. Philippians 1:3-11: Love Overflows I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

This Week’s Lectionary Scripture First Sunday of Advent (Joy)1 Advent is a season of waiting in expectation for the coming of light into a darkened world in the form of the infant Jesus. Advent is spent anticipating and spiritually preparing for the arrival of the Christ-child. Scriptures, symbols, and hymns help make Advent a time of expectation for Christ’s birth, rather than a frenzy of holiday tasks. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13: Joy before Us How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?

welcome! Our pilot testing of the asynchronous (not real-time) Someday School class will begin with the start of the new liturgical year on December 1st, 2024. On that date, this post on the main page will be replaced with one that has a scripture and discussion questions for the first Sunday of Advent (adapted from Community of Christ’s “Sacred Space” resources) and a section from Sharing in Community of Christ.