Monthly Archives: November 2019

COCU2A.Advent 2A

Readings:Isaiah 11:1-10: Isaiah proclaims the coming of the “shoot from the stump of Jesse” who, through God’s Spirit resting on him, will bring peace, justice, righteousness and equity to the earth.Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19: A prayer for the King to rule wisely and … Continue reading

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COCU4A.Advent4A

ReadingsIsaiah 7: 10-16God promises a sign for King Ahaz, who is looking to Assyria for assistance with the threats of neighbouring Damascus and Samaria, that a virgin will give birth and call the child “Immanuel”, and that the enemy nations … Continue reading

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COCU6A.Christmas1

ReadingsIsaiah 63:7-9: praise for all God has done for the people, through God’s presence, mercy and steadfast love. Psalm 148: a psalm of praiseHebrews 2:10-18: Jesus become human like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might … Continue reading

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COCU5A.ChristmasEve

ReadingsIsaiah 9: 2-7Psalm 96Titus 2: 11-14Luke 2: 1-14 (15-20) See also Christmas Eve B and Christmas Eve C Christmas Eve PrayerOmnipresent God, long ago you sent your angels through the midnight of the sleeping world to tell the shepherds Christ … Continue reading

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Advent wreath liturgies

Maren Tirabassi (Gifts in Open Hands) has written an Advent Wreath liturgy. (Thanks Maren for your liturgies that have helped so many of us in 2020). ‘Several years ago Cláudio Carvalhaes, professor of worship at Union Theological Seminary, suggested that … Continue reading

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COCU5A Christmas Day

See also COCU5B and COCU5C Readings – Christmas DawnIsaiah 62: 6-12Psalm 97Titus 3: 4-7Luke 2: (1-7), 8-20 Readings – Christmas DayIsaiah 52: 7-10Psalm 98Hebrews 1: 1-4 (5-12)John 1: 1-14 See also Christmas Dawn B and Christmas Day C Father Chris’ … Continue reading

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