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Use The Book of Common Prayer as your foundational text for teaching and learning following the Revised Common Lectionary. Synopses of the Sunday readings, applications to daily life and The Baptismal Covenant, best practices for Christian formation, and ideas for children's, youth, and adult ministries. Accompanies the book, "The Prayer Book Guide to Christian Education, 3rd edition" by Sharon Ely Pearson and Robyn Szoke.
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The Prayer Book Guide · 1W ago

The Day of Pentecost, Year B: May 27, 2012

Filled with the Holy Spirit Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21 Numbers 11:24-30 Psalm 104:25-35, 37 Romans 8:22-27 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 With the wind and tongues of fire, the Day of Pentecost is upon us, as we experience the glorious climax … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 1W ago

The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B: May 20, 2012

The Church as the Body of Christ Acts of the Apostles 1:15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1 1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19 In his final time with his disciples, Jesus intercedes for them with the Father, though prayer. He affirms the completion … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 2W ago

The Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B: May 13, 2012

Love One Another as Friends Acts of the Apostles 10:44-48 Psalm 98 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 Today’s theme is of the new community formed out of the resurrection and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the life of … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 3W ago

The Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B: May 6, 2012

Vines and Branches Acts of the Apostles Psalm 22:24-30 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 What is to be done with branches that bear no fruit? Jesus’ seventh, final “I am” statement is featured in today’s Gospel. The desired relationship between … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 1M ago

The Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 29, 2012

Let us love Acts of the Apostles 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 We know love by this, that Jesus laid down life for us – and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 1M ago

The Third Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 22, 2012

Being known and proclaimed Acts of the Apostles 3:12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48 Bishop John Shelby Spong writes in Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism (HarperCollins, 1992), “God has been met and known, even in a human life … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 1M ago

The Second Sunday of Easter, Year B: April 15, 2012

Of One Heart and Soul Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1 – 2:2 John 20:19-31 Sunday evening finds Jesus’ disciples huddled together behind locked doors. Though Mary had given the good news, many likely doubted. The … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 1M ago

Easter Day, Year B: April 8, 2012

Jesus is Risen! Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Mark 16:1-8 Today is the most important day of the Christian calendar. It is the Feast of the Resurrection – a point upon which all our faith is grounded. … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 2M ago

Palm Sunday, Year B: April 1, 2012

Sunday of the Passion Mark 11:1-11 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 14:1-15:47 I write on this day given to remembering the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. This year the day seems empty and abstract. The events are … Continue reading →
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The Prayer Book Guide · 2M ago

The Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B: March 25, 2012

Written on our hearts Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ encounter with some Gentiles (Greeks) seem to signal to him that his mission is completed; only the cross remains. Through his … Continue reading →
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