Pastoral and Occasional Services

A service for Baptism of the Lord Sunday with a renewal of baptismal vows and holy communion.

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These prayers might be used in a variety of settings: Opening Prayers (at the beginning of worship) or concluding collects (after the Prayers of the People); for church websites or newsletters; or in personal, small group or family devotion.

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The Revised Common Lectionary readings for Baptism of the Lord and Transfiguration of the Lord bracket the time after Epiphany with God’s words of favor to Jesus: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Download a chart that demonstrates the parallels among the gospel lessons for these days, a helpful resource for teaching and preaching.

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