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Church Year 2025-2026

Advent through the last Sunday of the church year.

Liturgical Colors & Traditional Meanings
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Black		Used on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, black signifies mourning and reflection on the cost of redemption.
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Blue		Symbolizes hope and expectation as the church prepares for the coming of Christ.
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Gold		An optional color representing value and glory, often used on special occasions such as Easter Sunday and Christ the King Sunday.
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Green		Represents growth and life. It is the color of the season after Pentecost and is used during the Epiphany season, symbolizing the growth of the church.
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Purple/Violet		A color of penitence and preparation, used during Advent and Lent. It signifies a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of Christ.
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Red/Crimson		Symbolizes the blood of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. It is used on Pentecost, Reformation Day, and during Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday.
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White		Represents purity, joy, and the light of Christ. It is used during the Christmas season, Easter, and on festivals such as Christ the King Sunday.
Liturgical colors play a crucial role in the worship experience, helping to communicate the themes of the 
church year and enhancing the worship environment.
Each color is chosen to reflect the specific message of the season or festival, guiding the congregation’s 
understanding and engagement with the liturgical calendar.
The use of these colors is not merely decorative; it serves to deepen the worship experience and connect the 
congregation with the broader narrative of salvation history.
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Daily Lectionary
Daily Readings (Wartburg Project)
1 Year Historic Lectionary Series
2025-2026
TIME OF CHRISTMAS
💜 ADVENT 💜
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Nov. 30, 2025💜First Sunday in Advent
(Ad Te Levai)		• Jeremiah 23:5–8
• Psalm 24
• Romans 13:(8–10) 11–14
• Matthew 21:1–9
Dec. 7💜Second Sunday in Advent
(Populus Zion)		• Malachi 4:1–6
• Psalm 50:1–15
• Romans 15:4–13
• Luke 21:25–36
Dec. 14💜Third Sunday in Advent
(Gaudete)		• Isaiah 40:1–8 (9–11)
• Psalm 85
• 1 Corinthians 4:1–5
• Matthew 11:2–10 (11)
Dec. 21💜Fourth Sunday in Advent
(Rorate Coeli)		• Deuteronomy 18:15–19
• Psalm 111
• Philippians 4:4–7
• John 1:19–28 or Luke 1:39–56
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
🤍 CHRISTMAS 🤍
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Dec. 24🤍The Nativity of Our Lord
(Christmas Eve)		• Isaiah 7:10–14
• Psalm 110:1–4
• 1 John 4:7–16
• Matthew 1:18–25
Dec. 25🤍The Nativity of Our Lord
(Christmas Midnight)		• Isaiah 9:2–7
• Psalm 96
• Titus 2:11–14
• Luke 2:1–14 (15–20)
Dec. 25🤍The Nativity of Our Lord
(Christmas Dawn)		• Micah 5:2–5
• Psalm 80:1–7
• Titus 3:4–7
• Luke 2:(1–14) 15–20
Dec. 25🤍The Nativity of Our Lord
(Christmas Day)		• Exodus 40:17–21, 34–38
• Psalm 2
• Titus 3:4–7
• John 1:1–14  (15–18)
Dec. 28❤️The Holy Innocents• Jeremiah 31:15–17
• Psalm 54
• Revelation 14:1–5
• Matthew 2:13–18
or🤍First Sunday after Christmas• Isaiah 11:1–5 or 2 Samuel 7:1–16
• Psalm 89:1–8
• Galatians 4:1–7
• Luke 2:(22–32) 33–40
Dec. 31🤍Eve of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus
(New Year’s Eve)		• Isaiah 30:(8–14) 15–17
• Psalm 90:1–12
• Romans 8:31–39
• Luke 12:35–40
Jan 1, 2026🤍Circumcision and Name of Jesus
(New Year’s Day)		• Numbers 6:22–27
• Psalm 8
• Galatians 3:23–29
• Luke 2:21
Jan. 4🤍Second Sunday after Christmas• Genesis 46:1–7
• Psalm 77:11–20
• 1 Peter 4:12–19
• Matthew 2:13–23
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
🤍 EPIPHANY 🤍
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Jan. 6🤍The Epiphany of Our Lord• Isaiah 60:1–6
• Psalm 24
• Ephesians 3:1–12 or Colossians 1:23–27
• Matthew 2:1–12
Jan. 11🤍First Sunday after the Epiphany• 1 Kings 8:6–13
• Psalm 50:1–15
• Romans 12:1–5
• Luke 2:41–52
or🤍The Baptism of Our Lord• Joshua 3:1–3, 7–8, 13–17 or Isaiah 42:1–7
• Psalm 85
• 1 Corinthians 1:26–31
• Matthew 3:13–17
Jan. 18💚Second Sunday after the Epiphany• Exodus 33:12–23 or Amos 9:11–15
• Psalm 67 or Psalm 111
• Romans 12:6–16 or Ephesians 5:22–33
• John 2:1–11
or🤍The Confession of St. Peter• Acts 4:8–13
• Psalm 118:19–29
• 2 Peter 1:1–15
• Mark 8:27–35 (36–9:1)
Jan. 25 🤍The Transfiguration of Our Lord• Exodus 34:29–35 or Exodus 3:1–14
• Psalm 2
• 2 Peter 1:16–21
• Matthew 17:1–9
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
TIME OF EASTER
💚 PRE-LENT 💚
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Feb. 1💚Septuagesima• Exodus 17:1–7
• Psalm 95:1–9
• 1 Corinthians 9:24–10:5
• Matthew 20:1–16
Feb. 8💚Sexagesima• Isaiah 55:10– 13
• Psalm 84
• 2 Corinthians 11:19–12:9 or Hebrews 4:9–13
• Luke 8:4–15
Feb . 15💚Quinquagesima• 1 Samuel 16:1–13 or Isaiah 35:3– 7
• Psalm 89:18–29 or Psalm 146
• 1 Corinthians 13:1–13
• Luke 18:31–43
Feb. 18🖤Ash Wednesday• Joel 2:12–19 or Jonah 3:1–10
• Psalm 51:1–13 (14–19)
• 2 Peter 1:2–11
• Matthew 6:(1–6) 16–21
Shrove Tuesday (or Mardi Gras) readings can be found in the Daily Lectionary.
💜 LENT 💜
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Feb. 22💜First Sunday in Lent
(Invocabit)		• Genesis 3:1–21 or 1 Samuel 17:40– 51
• Psalm 32 or Psalm 118:1– 13
• 2 Corinthians 6:1–10 or Hebrews 4:14–16
• Matthew 4:1–11
Mar. 1💜Second Sunday in Lent
(Reminiscere)		• Genesis 32:22–32
• Psalm 121
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1–7 or Romans 5:1–5
• Matthew 15:21–28
Mar. 8💜Third Sunday in Lent
(Oculi)		• Exodus 8:16–24 or Jeremiah 26:1–15
• Psalm 136:1–16 or Psalm 4
• Ephesians 5:1–9
• Luke 11:14–28
Mar. 15💜Fourth Sunday in Lent
(Laetare)		• Exodus 16:2–21 or Isaiah 49:8–13
• Psalm 132:8–18
• Galatians 4:21–31 or Acts 2:41–47
• John 6:1–15
Mar. 22💜Fifth Sunday in Lent
(Judica)		• Genesis 22:1–14
• Psalm 43
• Hebrews 9:11–15
• John 8:(42–45) 46–59
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
HOLY WEEK
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Mar. 29❤️Palm Sunday
(Palmarum)		• Zechariah 9:9–12
• Psalm 118:19–29 or Psalm 31:9–16
• Philippians 2:5–11
• Matthew 26:1–27:66 or Matthew 27:11–54
Procession:
• Matthew 21:1–9 or John 12:12–19
April 2🤍Holy (Maundy) Thursday• Exodus 12:1–14 or Exodus 24:3–11
• Psalm 116:12–19
• 1 Corinthians 11:23–32
• John 13:1–15 (34–35)
April 3🖤Good Friday• Isaiah 52:13–53:12
• Psalm 22 or Psalm 31
• 2 Corinthians 5:14–21
• John 18:1—19:42
Holy (Silent) Saturday readings can be found in the Daily Lectionary: Exodus 13:17–14:9 & Hebrews 7:1–22 (Morning: Psalm 43; Evening: Psalms 31 & 143)
EASTER
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
April 5🤍The Resurrection of Our Lord (Sunrise)• Isaiah 25:6–9 or Exodus 14:10–15:1
• Psalm 16 or The Song of Moses and Israel
• 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 or 1 Corinthians 15:12–25
• John 20:1–18
April 5🤍The Resurrection of Our Lord• Job 19:23–27
• Psalm 118:15–29
• 1 Corinthians 5:6–8 or 1 Corinthians 15:51–57
• Mark 16:1–8
April 12🤍Second Sunday of Easter
(Quasimodo Geniti)		• Ezekiel 37:1–14
• Psalm 33
• 1 John 5:4–10
• John 20:19–31
April 19🤍Third Sunday of Easter
(Misericordias Domini)		• Ezekiel 34:11–16
• Psalm 23
• 1 Peter 2:21–25
• John 10:11–16
April 26🤍Fourth Sunday of Easter
(Jubilate)		• Isaiah 40:25–31 
or Lamentations 3:22–33
• Psalm 147:1–11
• 1 Peter 2:11–20 or 1 John 3:1–3
• John 16:16–22
May 3🤍Fifth Sunday of Easter
(Cantate)		• Isaiah 12:1–6
• Psalm 66:1–8
• James 1:16–21
• John 16:5–15
May 10🤍Sixth Sunday of Easter
(Rogate)		• Numbers 21:4–9
• Psalm 107:1–9
• James 1:22–27 or 1 Timothy 2:1–6
• John 16:23–30 (31–33)
May 14🤍The Ascension of Our Lord• 2 Kings 2:5–15
• Psalm 110
• Acts 1:1–11
• Mark 16:14–20 or Luke 24:44–53
May 17🤍Seventh Sunday of Easter
(Exaudi)		• Ezekiel 36:22–28
• Psalm 51:1–12
• 1 Peter 4:7–11 (12–14)
• John 15:26–16:4
May 24❤️The Day of Pentecost• Genesis 11:1–9
• Psalm 143
• Acts 2:1–21
• John 14:23–31
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
TIME OF THE CHURCH
HOLY TRINITY
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
May 31🤍The Holy Trinity• Isaiah 6:1–7
• Psalm 29
• Romans 11:33–36
• John 3:1–15 (16–17)
June 7💚First Sunday after Trinity• Genesis 15:1–6
• Psalm 33:12– 22
• 1 John 4:16–21
• Luke 16:19–31
June 14💚Second Sunday after Trinity• Proverbs 9:1–10
• Psalm 34:12–22
• 1 John 3:13–18 or Ephesians 2:13–22
• Luke 14:15–24
June 21💚Third Sunday after Trinity• Micah 7:18–20
• Psalm 103:1–13
• 1 Peter 5:6–11 or 1 Timothy 1:12–17
• Luke 15:1–10 or Luke 15:11–32
June 28💚Fourth Sunday after Trinity• Genesis 50:15–21
• Psalm 138
• Romans 8:18–23 or Romans 12:14–21
• Luke 6:36–42
July 5💚Fifth Sunday after Trinity• 1 Kings 19:11– 21
• Psalm 16
• 1 Peter 3:8–15 or 1 Corinthians 1:18–25
• Luke 5:1–11
July 12💚Sixth Sunday after Trinity• Exodus 20:1–17
• Psalm 19
• Romans 6:(1–2) 3–11
• Matthew 5:(17–19) 20–26
July 19💚Seventh Sunday after Trinity• Genesis 2:7–17
• Psalm 33:1–11
• Romans 6:19–23
• Mark 8:1–9
July 26💚Eighth Sunday after Trinity• Jeremiah 23:16–29
• Psalm 26
• Romans 8:12–17 or Acts 20:27–38
• Matthew 7:15–23
Aug. 2💚Ninth Sunday after Trinity• 2 Samuel 22:26–34
• Psalm 51:1–12
• 1 Corinthians 10:6–13
• Luke 16:1–9 (10–13)
Aug. 9💚Tenth Sunday after Trinity• Jeremiah 7:1–11 or Jeremiah 8:4–12
• Psalm 92
• 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 or Romans 9:30–10:4
• Luke 19:41–48
Aug. 16💚Eleventh Sunday after Trinity• Genesis 4:1–15
• Psalm 50:7–23
• 1 Corinthians 15:1–10 or Ephesians 2:1–10
• Luke 18:9–14
Aug. 23💚Twelfth Sunday after Trinity• Isaiah 29:17–24
• Psalm 146
• 2 Corinthians 3:4–11 or Romans 10:9–17
• Mark 7:31–37
Aug. 30💚Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity• 2 Chronicles 28:8–15
• Psalm 32
• Galatians 3:15–22
• Luke 10:23–37
Sept. 6💚Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity• Proverbs 4:10–23
• Psalm 119:9–16
• Galatians 5:16–24
• Luke 17:11–19
Sept. 13💚Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity• 1 Kings 17:8–16
• Psalm 146
• Galatians 5:25–6:10
• Matthew 6:24–34
Sept. 20💚Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity• 1 Kings 17:17–24
• Psalm 30
• Ephesians 3:13–21
• Luke 7:11–17
Sept. 27💚Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity• Proverbs 25:6–14
• Psalm 2
• Ephesians 4:1–6
• Luke 14:1–11
Sept. 29🤍St. Michael and All AngelsDaniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3
Psalm 91
Rev. 12:7–12
Matt. 18:1–11 or Luke 10:17–20
Oct. 4💚Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity• Deuteronomy 10:12–21
• Psalm 34:8–22
• 1 Corinthians 1:(1–3) 4–9
• Matthew 22:34– 46
Oct. 11💚Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity• Genesis 28:10–17
• Psalm 84
• Ephesians 4:22–28
• Matthew 9:1–8
Oct. 18💚Twentieth Sunday after Trinity• Isaiah 55:1–9
• Psalm 27:1–9
• Ephesians 5:15–21
• Matthew 22:1–14 or Matthew 21:33–44
or❤️St. LukeIsaiah 35:5–8
Psalm 147:1–11
2 Tim. 4:5–18
Luke 10:1–9
Oct. 25 (observed)❤️Reformation Day
(October 31)		• Revelation 14:6–7
• Psalm 46
• Romans 3:19–28
• Matthew 11:12–19 or John 8:31–36
or💚Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity• Genesis 1:1–2:3
• Psalm 8
• Ephesians 6:10–17
• John 4:46–54
Nov. 1🤍All Saints’ Day• Revelation 7:(2–8) 9–17
• Psalm 149
• 1 John 3:1–3
• Matthew 5:1–12
Nov. 8💚Twenty-Third Sundy after TrinityProv. 8:11–22
Psalm 111
Phil. 3:17–21
Matt. 22:15–22
Nov. 15💚Twenty-Fourth Sundy after TrinityIs. 51:9–16
Psalm 126
Col. 1:9–14
Matt. 9:18–26
Nov. 22💚Last Sunday of the Church Year• Isaiah 65:17–25
• Psalm 149
• 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
• Matthew 25:1–13
Nov. 26🤍Thanksgiving Day• Deuteronomy 8:1–10
• Psalm 67
• Philippians 4:6–20 or 1 Timothy 2:1–4
• Luke 17:11–19
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel

3 Year Lectionary Series A
2025-2026

TIME OF CHRISTMAS

ADVENT
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Nov. 30, 2025💙Advent 1• Isaiah 2:1-5
• Psalm 122
• Romans 13:(8-10) 11-14
• Matthew 21:1-11 or Matthew 24:36-44
Dec. 7💙Advent 2• Isaiah 11:1–10
• Psalm 72:1–7
• Romans 15:4–13
• Matthew 3:1–12
Dec. 14💙Advent 3• Isaiah 35:1–10
• Psalm 146
• James 5:7–11
• Matthew 11:2–15
Dec. 21💙Advent 4• Isaiah 7:10–17
• Psalm 24
• Romans 1:1–7
• Matthew 1:18–25
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
CHRISTMAS
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Dec. 24🤍Eve of the Nativity of Our LordChristmas Eve
• Isaiah 7:10–14
• Psalm 110:1–4
• 1 John 4:7–16
• Matthew 1:18–25
 Dec. 25 🤍The Nativity of Our LordChristmas Midnight
• Isaiah 9:2–7
• Psalm 96
• Titus 2:11–14
• Luke 2:1–14 (15–20)

Christmas Dawn
• Isaiah 62:10–12
• Psalm 98
• Titus 3:4–7
• Luke 2:(1–14) 15–20

Christmas Day
• Isaiah 52:7–10
• Psalm 2
• Hebrews 1:1–6 (7–12)
• John 1:1–14 (15–18)
Dec. 28❤️The Holy Innocents• Jeremiah 31:15–17
• Psalm 54
• Revelation 14:1–5
• Matthew 2:13–18
or🤍First Sunday after Christmas• Isaiah 63:7–14
• Psalm 111
• Galatians 4:4–7
• Matthew 2:13–23
Dec. 31🤍Eve of the Circ. and Name of Jesus (New Year’s Eve)• Isaiah 30:(8–14) 15–17
• Psalm 90:1–12
• Romans 8:31b–39
• Luke 12:35–40
Jan. 1, 2026🤍Circumcision and Name of Jesus (New Year’s Day)• Numbers 6:22–27
• Psalm 8
• Galatians 3:23–29
• Luke 2:21
Jan. 4🤍Christmas 2• 1 Kings 3:4–15
• Psalm 119:97–104
• Ephesians 1:3–14
• Luke 2:40–52
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
EPIPHANY
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Jan. 6🤍The Epiphany of Our Lord• Isaiah 60:1–6
• Psalm 72:1–11 (12–15)
• Ephesians 3:1–12
• Matthew 2:1–12
Jan. 11🤍The Baptism of Our Lord• Isaiah 42:1–9
• Psalm 29
• Romans 6:1–11
• Matthew 3:13–17
Jan. 18💚Second Sunday after the Epiphany• Isaiah 49:1–7
• Psalm 40:1–11
• 1 Corinthians 1:1–9
• John 1:29–42a
or🤍The Confession of St. Peter• Acts 4:8–13
• Psalm 118:19–29
• 2 Peter 1:1–15
• Mark 8:27–35 (36–9:1)
Jan. 25💚Third Sunday after the Epiphany• Isaiah 9:1–4
• Psalm 27:1–9 (10–14)
• 1 Corinthians 1:10–18
• Matthew 4:12–25
or🤍The Conversion of St. Paul• Acts 9:1–22
• Psalm 67
• Galatians 1:11–24
• Matthew 19:27–30
Feb. 1💚Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany• Micah 6:1–8
• Psalm 15
• 1 Corinthians 1:18–31
• Matthew 5:1–12
Feb. 8💚Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany• Isaiah 58:3–9a
• Psalm 112:1–9
• 1 Corinthians 2:1–12 (13–16)
• Matthew 5:13–20
Feb. 15🤍The Transfiguration of Our Lord• Exodus 24:8–18
• Psalm 2:6–12
• 2 Peter 1:16–21
• Matthew 17:1–9
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
TIME OF EASTER
LENT
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
Feb. 18🖤Ash Wednesday• Joel 2:12–19
• Psalm 51:1–13 (14–19)
• 2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:10
• Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
Feb. 22💜First Sunday in Lent• Genesis 3:1–21
• Psalm 32:1–7
• Romans 5:12–19
• Matthew 4:1–11
March 1💜Second Sunday in Lent• Genesis 12:1–9
• Psalm 121
• Romans 4:1–8, 13–17
• John 3:1–17
March 8💜Third Sunday in Lent• Exodus 17:1–7
• Psalm 95:1–9
• Romans 5:1–8
• John 4:5–26 (27–30, 39–42)
March 15💜Fourth Sunday in Lent• Isaiah 42:14–21
• Psalm 142
• Ephesians 5:8–14
• John 9:1–41 or John 9:1–7, 13–17, 34–39
March 22💜Fifth Sunday in Lent• Ezekiel 37:1–14
• Psalm 130
• Romans 8:1–11
• John 11:1–45 (46–53) or John 11:17–27, 38–53
Shrove Tuesday (or Mardi Gras) readings can be found in the Daily Lectionary.
HOLY WEEK
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
March 29❤️Palm Sunday (Palmarum)• Isaiah 50:4–9a
• Psalm 118:19–29 or Psalm 31:9–16
• Philippians 2:5–11
• John 12:12–19

Procession:
• Matthew 26:1–27:66
or Matthew 27:11–66
or John 12:20–43
April 2🤍Holy (Maundy) Thursday• Exodus 24:3–11
• Psalm 116:12–19
• Hebrews 9:11–22
• Matthew 26:17–30
April 3🖤Good Friday• Isaiah 52:13–53:12
• Psalm 22 or Psalm 31
•  Hebrews 4:14–16; 5:7–9
• John 18:1–19:42 or John 19:17–30
Holy (Silent) Saturday readings can be found in the Daily Lectionary: Exodus 13:17–14:9 & Hebrews 7:1–22 (Morning: Psalm 43; Evening: Psalms 31 & 143)
EASTER
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
April 5 🤍The Resurrection of Our Lord (Sunrise)•
Exodus 14:10–15:1
• Psalm 118:15–29 
or The Song of Moses and Israel
• 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
• John 20:1–18
 🤍The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Day)• Acts 10:34–43 
or Jer. 31:1–6
• Psalm 16
• Col. 3:1–4
• Matt. 28:1–10
April 12🤍Second Sunday of Easter• Acts 5:29–42
• Psalm 148
• 1 Peter 1:3–9
• John 20:19–31
April 19🤍Third Sunday of Easter• Acts 2:14a, 36–41
• Psalm 116:1–14
• 1 Peter 1:17–25
• Luke 24:13–35
April 26🤍Fourth Sunday of Easter• Acts 2:42–47
• Psalm 23
• 1 Peter 2:19–25
• John 10:1–10
May 3🤍Fifth Sunday of Easter• Acts 6:1–9; 7:2a, 51–60
• Psalm 146
• 1 Peter 2:2–10
• John 14:1–14
May 10🤍Sixth Sunday of Easter• Acts 17:16–31
• Psalm 66:8–20
• 1 Peter 3:13–22
• John 14:15–21
May 14🤍The Ascension of Our Lord• Acts 1:1–11
• Psalm 47
• Eph. 1:15–23
• Luke 24:44–53
May 17🤍Seventh Sunday of Easter• Acts 1:12–26
• Psalm 68:1–10
• 1 Peter 4:12–19; 5:6–11
• John 17:1–11
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
TIME OF THE CHURCH
PENTECOST
DateFestivalLectionary Readings
May 24❤️The Day of Pentecost• Numbers 11:24–30
• Psalm 25:1–15
• Acts 2:1–21
• John 7:37–39
May 31🤍The Holy Trinity• Genesis 1:1–2:4a
• Psalm 8
• Acts 2:14a, 22–36
• Matthew 28:16–20
June 7
(Prop. 5)		💚Second Sunday after Pentecost• Hosea 5:15–6:6
• Psalm 119:65–72
• Romans 4:13–25
• Matthew 9:9–13
June 14
(Prop. 6)		💚Third Sunday after Pentecost• Exodus 19:2–8
• Psalm 100
• Romans 5:6–15
• Matthew 9:35–10:8 (9–20)
June 21
(Prop. 7)		💚Fourth Sunday after Pentecost• Jeremiah 20:7–13
• Psalm 91:1–10 (11–16)
• Romans 6:12–23
• Matthew 10:5a, 21–33
June 28
(Prop. 8)		💚Fifth Sunday after Pentecost• Jeremiah 28:5–9
• Psalm 119:153–160
• Romans 7:1–13
• Matthew 10:34–42
July 5
(Prop. 9)		💚Sixth Sunday after Pentecost• Zechariah 9:9–12
• Psalm 145:1–14
• Romans 7:14–25a
• Matthew 11:25–30
July 12
(Prop. 10)		💚Seventh Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 55:10–13
• Psalm 65:(1–8) 9–13
• Romans 8:12–17
• Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23
July 19
(Prop. 11)		💚Eighth Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 44:6–8
• Psalm 119:57–64
• Romans 8:18–27
• Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43
July 26
(Prop. 12)		💚Ninth Sunday after Pentecost• Deuteronomy 7:6–9
• Psalm 125
• Romans 8:28–39
• Matthew 13:44–52
Aug. 2
(Prop. 13)		💚Tenth Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 55:1–5
• Psalm 136:1–9 (23–26)
• Romans 9:1–5 (6–13)
• Matthew 14:13–21
Aug. 9
(Prop. 14)		💚Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost• Job 38:4–18
• Psalm 18:1–6 (7–16)
• Romans 10:5–17
• Matthew 14:22–33
Aug. 16
(Prop. 15)		💚Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 56:1, 6–8
• Psalm 67
• Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32
• Matthew 15:21–28
Aug. 23
(Prop. 16)		💚Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 51:1–6
• Psalm 138
• Romans 11:33–12:8
• Matthew 16:13–20
Aug. 30
(Prop. 17)		💚Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost• Jeremiah 15:15–21
• Psalm 26
• Romans 12:9–21
• Matthew 16:21–28
Sept. 6
(Prop. 18)		💚Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost• Ezekiel 33:7–9
• Psalm 32:1–7
• Romans 13:1–10
• Matthew 18:1–20
Sept. 13
(Prop. 19)		💚Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost• Genesis 50:15–21
• Psalm 103:1–12
• Romans 14:1–12
• Matthew 18:21–35
Sept. 20
(Prop. 20)		💚Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 55:6–9
• Psalm 27:1–9
• Phil. 1:12–14, 19–30
• Matt. 20:1–16
Sept. 27
(Prop. 21)		💚Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost• Ezek. 18:1–4, 25–32
• Psalm 25:1–10
• Phil. 2:1–4 (5–13) 14–18
• Matt. 21:23–27 (28–32)
Sept. 29🤍St. Michael and All Angels• Daniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3
• Psalm 91
• Rev. 12:7–12
• Matt. 18:1–11 or Luke 10:17–20
Oct. 4
(Prop. 22)		💚Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 5:1–7
• Psalm 80:7–19
• Phil. 3:4b–14
• Matt. 21:33–46
Oct. 11
(Prop. 23)		💚Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 25:6–9
• Psalm 23
• Phil. 4:4–13
• Matt. 22:1–14
Oct. 18
(Prop. 24)		💚Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost• Isaiah 45:1–7
• Psalm 96:1–9 (10–13)
• 1 Thess. 1:1–10
• Matt. 22:15–22
or❤️St. Luke• Isaiah 35:5–8
• Psalm 147:1–11
• 2 Tim. 4:5–18
• Luke 10:1–9
Oct. 25
(Observed)		❤️Reformation Day
(Oct. 31)		• Rev. 14:6–7
• Psalm 46
• Rom. 3:19–28
• Matt. 11:12–19 or John 8:31–36
or (Prop. 25)💚Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost• Lev. 19:1–2, 15–18
• Psalm 1
• 1 Thess. 2:1–13
• Matt. 22:34–46
Nov. 1🤍All Saints’ Day• Rev. 7:(2–8)9–17
• Psalm 149
• 1 John 3:1–3
• Matt. 5:1–12
Nov. 8
(Prop. 27)		💚Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost• Amos 5:18–24
• Psalm 70
• 1 Thess. 4:13–18
• Matt. 25:1–13
Nov. 15
(Prop. 28)		💚Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost• Zeph. 1:7–16
• Psalm 90:1–12
• 1 Thess. 5:1–11
• Matt. 25:14–30
Nov. 22
(Prop. 29)		💚Last Sunday of the Church Year• Ezek. 34:11–16, 20–24
• Psalm 95:1–7a
• 1 Cor. 15:20–28
• Matt. 25:31–46
Nov. 26🤍Thanksgiving Day• Deut. 8:1–10
• Psalm 67
• Phil. 4:6–20 or1 Tim. 2:1–4
• Luke 17:11–19
Readings are listed in order: 1st Lesson (OT), Psalm, Epistle, Gospel
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