Category Archives: COCU Year C

COCU14C

Posted on January 9, 2022 by admin

Readings Jeremiah 17:5-10Cursed are those who trust in human strength and turn away from God. They live in barrenness with no hope. But those who trust in God are like trees planted near a river. They have green leaves and … Continue reading →

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COCU13C

Posted on January 9, 2022 by admin

Readings Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)In the year King Uzziah Dies, Isaiah has a vision of God’s glory in the temple, where he is cleansed and he responds to God’s call. Then God tells him to say to the people that they … Continue reading →

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COCU12C

Posted on December 22, 2021 by admin

COCU is a coding index so the lectionary weeks remain consistent for each year. Readings Jeremiah 1:4-10: Jeremiah is called to be a prophet, and God explains God’s knowledge of Jeremiah from his conception, and God’s message for Jeremiah to … Continue reading →

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COCU11C

Posted on December 21, 2021 by admin

ReadingsNehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10: Ezra reads the book of the law to the people. They respond in remorse, but Nehemiah encourages them to be joyful and to celebrate. Psalm 19: A celebration of God’s word, proclaimed and revealed in creation, … Continue reading →

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COCU10C

Posted on December 20, 2021 by admin

Isaiah 62:1-5: Isaiah’s prayer for Jerusalem, and prophecy that God will restore her to be a place that people celebrate – even as bride and groom celebrate each other. Psalm 36:5-10: A song of celebration for God’s unfailing love and … Continue reading →

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COCU9C.Baptism of ChristC

Posted on December 20, 2021 by admin

(See also Baptism on this site and COCU9B) Isaiah 43:1-7: God’s people have no reason to fear, for God has redeemed them, and they will not be harmed when passing through water or flame. God will bring the children of … Continue reading →

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COCU8C.EpiphanyC

Posted on December 20, 2021 by admin

Isaiah 60:1-6: The light of God’s glory and God’s goodness shines on God’s people, and people from across the earth are drawn to bring gifts and worship God.Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14: A prayer for God’s love of justice to fill God’s … Continue reading →

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COCU7C.Christmas2C

Posted on December 20, 2021 by admin

(the Sunday before Epiphany on January 6th) See also prayers for the New Year and resources for a focus on Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Bible readings Jeremiah 31:7-14: A promise of God’s restoration for God’s exiled people in which God commits … Continue reading →

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COCU4C.Advent4C

Posted on October 26, 2021 by admin

Jeff Shrowder: During a week in the Taizē Comminity in France some years ago I explored the Church of reconciliation outside the scheduled prayer times. Large, cavernous and quiet. A series of small, modern stained-glass windows contributed to the subdued … Continue reading →

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COCU2C.Advent2C

Posted on October 26, 2021 by admin

Malachi 3:1-4: God is sending God’s messenger to prepare for God’s coming, and God’s people and God’s priests will be refined and made pure. Luke 1:68-79: Zechariah’s song of thanksgiving for God’s rescue of Israel, and his proclamation of his … Continue reading →

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