Category Archives: COCU Year A

COCU19A.Lent 1A

Posted on February 1, 2020 by admin

See also Lent 1B and Lent 1C See also Autumn (southern hemisphere) ReadingsGenesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7: God warns the man and woman in Eden not to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, but they are … Continue reading →

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COCU17A.Transfiguration Sunday

Posted on January 23, 2020 by admin

Please refer also to Year B Transfiguration Sunday and  Year C Transfiguration Sunday. Readings: Exodus 24:12-18: God calls Moses to come up the mountain to receive God’s commands, and he obeys and spends 40 days and nights with God on the … Continue reading →

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COCU15A.Epiphany7A

Posted on January 17, 2020 by admin
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COCU14A.Epiphany6A

Posted on January 16, 2020 by admin

Readings:Deuteronomy 30:15-20: Moses offers the people a choice between life and death, challenging them to love and remain faithful to God and God’s commandments, and promising them prosperity and blessing if they do.Psalm 119:1-8: Because a life of integrity is blessed, the … Continue reading →

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COCU12A.Ephiphany4A

Posted on January 2, 2020 by admin

Readings: Micah 6:1-8: God challenges God’s people regarding their tiring of God, and calls them to love mercy, do justice and walk with God in humility. Psalm 15: Those who are true worshipers, who may enter God’s presence, are the ones who … Continue reading →

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COCU11A.Epiphany3A

Posted on December 26, 2019 by admin

Readings:Isaiah 9:1-4: Isaiah prophesies a reversal of fortune for the people of God who are occupied by Assyria – though they are in darkness, light will break in, and they will be freed from their oppression.Psalm 27:1, 4-9: David’s Psalm celebrating God’s … Continue reading →

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COCU8A.Epiphany of the Lord

Posted on December 23, 2019 by admin

(note: Epiphany can be celebrated on 6th January, or on the first Sunday in January which in 2026 is January 4th) See also COCU8C Readings Isaiah 60: 1-6 Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3: 1-12 Matthew 2: 1-12 A reflection by … Continue reading →

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COCU10A.Epiphany2A

Posted on December 19, 2019 by admin

Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1: 29-42 Resources: Textweek, Church of Scotland Starters for Sunday, Commentary: (a multitude of links on Textweek also) Rev Andrew Prior, One Man’s Web This coming Sunday marks the second Sunday … Continue reading →

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COCU9A.Baptism of Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2019 by admin

(see also Year B, Baptism of Jesus and Year C, Baptism of Jesus) Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Baptise Us Christ Baptise us Christ. Baptise us into your faith. Baptise us in your communion. Baptise us … Continue reading →

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COCU3A.Advent3A

Posted on December 7, 2019 by admin

ReadingsIsaiah 35: 1-10God’s promise to restore God’s people, creating a land of peace and prosperity for them, and providing a safe and sure way for them to return home, guaranteeing their arrival in God’s Zion where they will find gladness, … Continue reading →

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