Category Archives: COCU Year A

Readings Acts 1:6-14 The disciples question Jesus about the timing of God’s restoration of Israel, but Jesus promises the Holy Spirit and then ascends into heaven as they watch. Then two white-robed men tell them that Jesus will return in … Continue reading →

Readings Acts 7:55-60: Stephen who has been on trial, expresses his vision of Jesus glorified, which angers the religious leaders, who drag him out of the city to stone him. But, Stephen, as he dies, prays for his attackers, and commits … Continue reading →

Readings:Acts 2: 42-47: a description of the life of the early disciples as they shared in worship, hospitality and caring for one anotherPsalm 23: David’s famous psalm of confidence and hope in God’s care, guidance and provision1 Peter 2:19-25: Peter … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13: God instructs Samuel to stop mourning for Saul and to anoint a new king for Israel in Bethlehem. After examining seven of Jesse’s sons and rejecting them, Samuel finally anoints the youngest boy, David, and God’s Spirit … Continue reading →

ReadingsExodus 17:1-7: The people of Israel grumble against Moses because of their thirst and the lack of water, so God commands Moses to strike the rock, and when he does so, water gushes out.Psalm 95: An invitation for God’s people to worship … Continue reading →

See also Lent 2B and Lent 2C ReadingsGenesis 12:1-4a: God calls Abram to leave his home country, and promises that he will be blessed and will be a blessing to others, and Abram obeys.Psalm 121: A song affirming God’s help, attention and … Continue reading →