Monthly Archives: March 2020

COVID19

God of love, we ask that all who are affected by the coronavirus be held in your loving care. Enfold in your love and peace all those who have lost loved ones, and those who have lost their incomes and … Continue reading

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COCU33A.Easter 3A

Readings:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Peter continues his sermon on the Day of Pentecost and encourages his hearers to believe in Jesus as Messiah, to repent and to receive God’s Spirit, and 3000 people respond.Psalm 116:1-4,12-19A psalm of praise, thanksgiving and commitment in … Continue reading

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COCU32A.Easter 2A

Readings Acts 2: 14a, 22-32 Peter declares the resurrection of Jesus to a crowd amazed at the signs of the Spirit’s presence and power. Psalm 16 In you, O God, I take refuge 1 Peter 1:3-9 Salvation is the outcome of faithfulness John … Continue reading

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COCU31A.EasterDay

Readings:Acts 10: 34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43John 20:1-8 or Matthew 28:1-10 Bill Loader commentary on reading from Matthew, John, Colossians, Acts. Music: Singing from the LectionaryEaster Day: Easter Day Melody Line & Words (Helen Wiltshire, Norm Inglis) See … Continue reading

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COCU29A.GoodFriday

ReadingsIsaiah 52:13-53:12Psalm 22Hebrews 10: 16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9John 18:1 – 19:42 See also COCU29B and COCU29C For the non-violent resistersWe give thanks for the non-violent resisters,the peaceful protesters, the prophetswho show us where you stand, O God:the falsely accused … Continue reading

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COCU27A.HolyWeekWednesday

ReadingsIsaiah 50: 4-9aPsalm 70Hebrews 12:1-3John 13: 21-32

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COCU26A.HolyWeekTuesday

ReadingIsaiah 49:1-7Psalm 71: 1-141 Cor 1:18-31John 12: 20-36

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COCU25A.HolyWeekMonday

ReadingsIsaiah 42: 1-9Psalm 36: 5-11Hebrews 9: 11-15John 12: 1-11

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Daylight saving ends

(April 5, 2020)This was written in the North American context in 2019 but could easily be adapted to another place and time. I was given an hour yesterday from the time-dictators.and found myself wondering what to do with this wiggling … Continue reading

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COCU24A.PalmSunday

Also Passion Sunday (See also Year B and Year C) COVID19 – Maundy Thursday for a dispersed community from A Sanctified Art Readings:Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29: A celebration of God’s goodness and faithful love, answering prayer, turning the rejected stone into the capstone, … Continue reading

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