Category Archives: COCU Year C

Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77: 1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5: 1, 13-25, Luke 9: 51-62. West Epping Uniting Church used the reading focused upon the mantle passed from Elijah to Elisha in an intergenerational service. They talked about our heroes, … Continue reading →

Readings 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a: God instructs Elijah to go to Mount Sinai, and comes to him there. At Elijah’s cave he experiences wind, earthquake and fire, but God’s voice is only heard in the whisper that follows. In spite … Continue reading →

See also Trinity Sunday Year A and Year B. Readings Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31: Wisdom sings of being with God at the creation of the world, and of humanity. Psalm 8: A song of God’s majesty, and the honour God has … Continue reading →

Readings  Acts 16: 16-34 Paul and Silas are imprisoned after they cast out a demon from the fortune-telling slave girl. Even in jail they continue to worship, and Paul leads the prison jailer to faith in Christ. Psalm 97 God’s … Continue reading →

Readings:Acts 16:9-15: Paul and his companions in Macedonia and the conversion of Lydia.Psalm 67: a psalm inviting all the nations to praise GodRevelation 21:10,22-22.5: A vision of the New Jerusalem, where the gates are never closed, and yet no evil can enter. It … Continue reading →

Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Rev 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 RCL readings (landscape, A4): COCU35C.Easter5C.RCLReadings Helpful resources:re-Worship for Easter 5C compiled by Christine LonghurstSacredise by John van de LaarTextweekSinging from the Lectionary – Natalie Sims

Readings Acts 9:36-43: Peter raises Tabitha of Joppa, which brings many people to faith. Psalm 23: David’s famous Psalm of thanksgiving, praise and confidence in God for the gift of life. Revelation 7:9-17: The hosts of heaven praise God, and … Continue reading →

Readings Acts 9:1-6, (7-20): Saul travels to Damascus with the intention of arresting any followers of Jesus, but on the road, he is confronted with a vision of Christ that changes him into a disciple. Psalm 30: The Psalmist experiences … Continue reading →

ReadingsActs 5:27-32: The apostles, who were previously arrested and were freed from prison by an angel, are arrested again for refusing to stop preaching about Jesus, and when challenged declare that they must obey God rather than human beings. Psalm … Continue reading →

ReadingsActs 10:34-43: Peter preaches that God shows no favouritism, but that anyone who believes in Jesus, who did good and healed those oppressed by the devil, was crucified, and was raised, receives life and forgiveness. Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24: A song … Continue reading →