Planning for Rites and Rituals

A Resource for Episcopal Worship, Year B, 2017–2018

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Introduction Welcome �� ix Year B: The Year of Mark and John �� xi

Advent Preparing for Advent ��3 An Expanded Advent ��7 Seasonal Rites for Advent ��11 First Sunday of Advent ...... December 3, 2017 ��17 Second Sunday of Advent ...... December 10 ��21 Third Sunday of Advent ...... December 17 ��24 Fourth Sunday of Advent ...... December 24 ��27

Christmas Preparing for Christmas ��33 Seasonal Rites for Christmas ��37 Christmas Eve ...... December 24 ��40 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day . . . .December 25 ��43 The First Sunday after Christmas ...... December 31 ��46 The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ ...... January 1, 2018 ��49

Epiphany Preparing for Epiphany ��55 Seasonal Rites for Epiphany ��57 The Epiphany ...... January 6 ��65 The First Sunday after the Epiphany ...... January 7 ��68 The Second Sunday after the Epiphany ...... January 14 ��72 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany ...... January 21 ��76 The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany ...... January 28 ��80

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The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany ...... February 4 ��83 The Last Sunday after the Epiphany ...... February 11 ��86

Lent Preparing for Lent ��93 Seasonal Rites for Lent ��97 Ash Wednesday ...... February 14 ��103 The First Sunday in Lent ...... February 18 ��105 The Second Sunday in Lent ...... February 25 ��108 The Third Sunday in Lent ...... March 4 ��112 The Fourth Sunday in Lent ...... March 11 ��116 The Fifth Sunday in Lent ...... March 18 ��119

Holy Week Preparing for Holy Week ��125 Contents Seasonal Rites for Holy Week ��129 The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday ...... March 25 ��133 Monday in Holy Week ...... March 26 ��137 Tuesday in Holy Week ...... March 27 ��139 Wednesday in Holy Week ...... March 28 ��141 Maundy Thursday ...... March 29 ��143 Good Friday ...... March 30 ��146 Holy Saturday ...... March 31 ��149

Easter Preparing for the Great Fifty Days ��153 Seasonal Rites for Easter ��157 The Great Vigil of Easter ...... March 31 ��163 The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day ...... Apr 1 ��167 The Second Sunday of Easter ...... Apr 8 ��171 The Third Sunday of Easter ...... Apr 15 ��174 The Fourth Sunday of Easter ...... Apr 22 ��177 The Fifth Sunday of Easter ...... Apr 29 ��180 The Sixth Sunday of Easter ...... May 6 ��183 Ascension Day ...... May 10 ��186 The Seventh Sunday of Easter ...... May 13 ��189

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Planning for Rites and Rituals: Year B Planning for Rites and Rituals: Year �� November 25 August 12 August 19 August 26 September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 November 1 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 22 May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 ...... �� ...... Index of Seasonal Rites The Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28 Proper Sunday after Pentecost: Twenty-Sixth The Thanksgiving Day Christ the King Last Sunday after Pentecost: The The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25 Sunday after Pentecost: Twenty-Third The All Saints’ Day Proper 26 Pentecost: Sunday after Twenty-Fourth The 27 Proper Sunday after Pentecost: Twenty-Fifth The The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 20 after Pentecost: Eighteenth Sunday The Proper 21 after Pentecost: Nineteenth Sunday The Proper 22 Sunday after Pentecost: Twentieth The 23 Proper Sunday after Pentecost: Twenty-First The 24 Proper Sunday after Pentecost: Twenty-Second The The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 16 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Proper 17 after Pentecost: Fifteenth Sunday The Proper 18 after Pentecost: Sixteenth Sunday The Proper 19 after Pentecost: Seventeenth Sunday The The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 12 Proper after Pentecost: Sunday Tenth The Proper 13 after Pentecost: Eleventh Sunday The 14 Proper after Pentecost: Sunday Twelfth The Proper 15 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 8 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: The Proper 9 after Pentecost: Seventh Sunday The Proper 10 Pentecost: Eighth Sunday after The Proper 11 Pentecost: Ninth Sunday after The The Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 4 Second Sunday after Pentecost: The Proper 5 Sunday after Pentecost: Third The Proper 6 Fourth after Pentecost: Sunday The 7 Proper Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: The Preparing for the Season after Pentecost for the Season after Preparing Rites for Pentecost Seasonal Day of Pentecost The Sunday Trinity First Sunday after Pentecost: The Contents Pentecost 00_FrontMatter.indd 7 Welcome

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Planning for Rites notice or highlight during worship (colors, senses, and Rituals. All of us at Church Publishing are pleased symbols, gestures), and ideas for action. Contribu- to bring you this new resource for liturgical planning. tors for these portions are: Roger Hutchison, The editorial team (Nancy Bryan, Sharon Ely Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life Pearson, and Milton Brasher-Cunningham) tasked at Palmer Memorial Church in Houston; Wendy with creating this volume worked with some amazing Claire Barrie, Program Manager of Children and folks to bring you a wide range of thought-provoking, Youth at Trinity Wall Street; and Elizabeth Ham- creative options for Sundays and holy days throughout mond, retired Christian educator of St. Paul’s Epis- the liturgical year. Looking for ways to engage a range copal Church in Greenville, South Carolina. of ages? It’s here. Looking for help “seeing” the images Prayers of intercession are the offerings of in each week’s scripture? We’ve got that. Want hymns Lowell Grisham, priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal keyed to the lectionary or brief introductions to the Church in Fayetteville Arkansas. scriptures? It’s all here, in a single resource. Ideas for the day offers thoughts for approach- You will find this resource offers two areas for ing the day and its text in preaching and worship, engaging in planning, grouped by liturgical season and including contemporary issues, movies, technology date. Each season begins with a “Preparing for . . . ” and social media, literature, historical events, and section designed to get you thinking and your cre- figures related to the Sunday lections and season. ative juices flowing. “Seasonal Rites” follows, offer- Contributing these ideas are: Linda Nichols, a ing expansive ideas for worship within or outside the Christian educator in Gadsen, Alabama; Jake primary Sunday service. Following these two overview Owensby is the fourth bishop of the Episcopal documents, every Sunday’s set of resources offers all Diocese of Western Louisiana; Valerie Bailey Fischer, you need for putting together a Sunday (or holy day) adjunct lecturer at Bexley Hall Seabury Western service as well as other ideas for formation and com- Theological Federation; Miguelina Espinal-Howell, munity engagement within and beyond your church dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, Con- doors. necticut; Emily Slichter Given, director of parish Dozens of individuals were part of the creation of participation at Saint Thomas Church, Whitemarsh, this all-in-one volume. Priests, educators, musicians, Pennsylvania; Ernesto Medina, rector of St. Mar- members of Altar Guilds, and many others are fea- tha’s Episcopal Church in Papillion, Nebraska; tured within these pages. Our intention is to provide a Mike Angell, rector of the Episcopal Church of the similar mix of established writers, new voices––those Resurrection in St. Louis; Jay Fluellen, composer, working in small parishes and those in larger ones, organist, and choir director of the African American those in rural locales and those in cities, clergy and Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia; lay––in each new volume of this resource over the and Sharon Ely Pearson, Christian educator from years to come. Norwalk, Connecticut. Here is a description of the areas to deepen themes Making connections offers insights into con- of each Sunday and holy day, along with those who necting our Episcopal tradition to each Sunday. have contributed their creative ideas this year: This may take the form of referencing other areas of the Book of Common Prayer, our Baptismal Engaging all ages offers ideas for deepening all Covenant, or faith in daily life. Contributors ages in their engagement with worship (children, here are: Mark Bozzuti-Jones, priest for pastoral youth, and adults). They include thoughts for the care at Trinity Wall Street; Demi Prentiss, small congregation to take home and discuss, things to

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congregation lay leader and ministry developer Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, and Won- from Fort Worth; and Megan Castellan, associate der, Love, and Praise rector and day school chaplain at St. Paul’s Epis- Your feedback and perspective, of course, are also copal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. critical to these efforts. Let us hear from you—what Images in the reading taps into the metaphors, would you appreciate seeing? What was most helpful? names, history, and theology that are found in the Who are the writers you would recommend to us for day’s lections. Gail Ramshaw, well-known author future editions? and speaker, provides these rich resources. Thank you for the trust you put in Church Pub- Hymn suggestions are drawn from Carl Daw Jr. lishing Incorporated to provide liturgical planning and Thomas Pavlechko’s Liturgical Music for tools for your parish use. We value our partnership the Revised Common Lectionary, Year B (Church on the journey and are grateful for the many ways in Publishing Incorporated, 2008). These compliment which you care for the church’s worship. the theme and readings of the day and come from Welcome

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Overview encompass all of Christ’s work, from Incarnation to Second Coming.) In Advent, we look toward Nativity, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” (Hymn 56, Hymnal Incarnation, Epiphany, Passion, Resurrection, Ascen- 1982) sion, Second Coming, and the Reign of God in its fullness. And while Advent has some parallels with Lent, Advent “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, born to set thy it is, more than anything else, a season of faithful, people free. . . .” (Hymn 66, Hymnal 1982) expectant, joyful, watchful waiting. Advent can be a challenge. Society at large tends “Lo! he comes with clouds descending, once for our to start celebrating Christmas in October or Novem- salvation slain. . . .” (Hymn 57/58, Hymnal 1982) ber, and we may feel the temptation to rush to Christ- mas, too. Perhaps we, too, can’t wait, or we feel that Ending and Beginning. it is fruitless to try and observe Advent in the midst of Darkness. Light. Hoping. Watching. Waiting. a society that has been in Christmas mode for weeks already. However, a well-thought-out Advent, fully The word Advent, of course, is from the Latin for and intentionally celebrated, provides needed prepara- “coming”. The hymns reference above make that clear. tion and a needed setting for a full and rich Christmas But for whom, or for what, are we waiting? Advent is season. often described as a season of preparation for Christ- mas. Yes, of course it is. But it is so much more than that. We wait for a baby to be born in Bethlehem Environment two thousand years ago, as we depict in our Christ- ♦♦ Advent is an ideal time to assess your worship mas pageants each year. But, equally importantly, we space. Is it being used as fully and creatively as rejoice in the presence of our Lord Jesus with us now, possible? Are font, altar/table, and place where every day and in every person. We look for (with both the Word of God is proclaimed equally accessible longing and holy fear) Christ’s Second Coming as the (both visually and aurally) and given equal dignity? consummation of all things, when “we will see face ♦♦ If your space permits, create a path or walkway to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12 NRSV). We are looking that emphasizes that Advent is a journey. for “God’s coming in every way and time possible.”1 This is especially appropriate if you have can- William Petersen says that Advent is about, above all, didates who are preparing for baptism on the feast “the manifestation of God’s reign”2 of the Baptism of our Lord in January (one of the While the program year in many of our parishes recommended baptismal days in the 1979 Book of begins in September, Advent is the beginning of the Common Prayer)3 This can work for Lent as well, liturgical year in the western church. It is the dawn of the Paschal Mystery in which we participate through 3 baptism and Eucharist. (While the Paschal Mystery is Advent is an ideal season for baptismal preparation, even if it is rarely used that way. The Book of Occasional commonly thought of as Christ’s death and resurrec- Services (BOS) provides a form for the enrollment of can- tion, in the early church it was often understood to didates for baptism, and the rubrics note that candidates are enrolled at the beginning of Advent for baptism on the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord; The Book of Occasional 1 Sundays and Seasons Year C 2016 (Minneapolis: Services (New York: Church Publishing, 2003), 116. How Augsburg Fortress, 2015), 23. would our understanding of Advent change if we saw it 2 http://theadventproject.org/Documents/rationale.pdf; as a time for baptismal preparation in addition to its other accessed October 25, 2016. emphases?

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especially if your parish has candidates who will with the season in mind. Look at the guidelines be baptized at Easter. and suggestions in the 1979 BCP (383) and EOW 1 (54-55). “Maranatha!” or “Come, Lord ♦♦ Think about how to decorate the worship space Jesus!” are possible congregational responses to for Advent. Schedule an intergenerational event the petitions during this season. Be creative in two or three weeks before Advent begins. At this, the choice of a closing collect (see guidelines and an Advent wreath for the parish, and Advent provided collects in the 1979 BCP [394-395] and wreaths for the home, can be made. An Advent EOW 1 [54-55]). Look at the seasonal resources in banner and/or stars for the worship space (refer- ELW (60-63, 138-139), S & S (“Seasonal Rites”) encing, perhaps, the Advent hymn “Creator of the the Church of England’s Common Worship: Times Stars of Night”) are other possibilities. and Seasons (CW) (36-37),6 and A New Zealand ♦♦ Think about ways to use a good quantity of blue Prayer Book (NZPB) as well (525-526).7 BCW or purple cloth in your worship space. contains fine seasonal resources, too (165-177), including a Litany for Advent, based on the O Antiphons (166-167), which could be used to Liturgy structure the various categories for which we are Think about where seasonal elements would be called to pray. Consider another prayer from BCW appropriate: to conclude the Prayers of the People: “Strengthen us, O God, in the power of your Spirit, to bring ♦♦ The Advent wreath. Make sure that it is an appro- good news to the poor, and lift blind eyes to sight, priate size for the space and that it is visually to loose the chains that bind, and claim your bless- significant. The Book of Occasional Services rec- ing for all people. Keep us faithful in your service Advent ommends that the lighting of the wreath be done until Christ comes in final victory, and we shall without “special prayers or ceremonial elabora- feast with all your saints in the joy of your eternal tion” (30). However, if your parish wishes to do realm. Through Christ . . .” (171). more around the lighting, look at suggestions of ♦♦ The eucharistic prayer. Think about the different The Advent Project (http://theadventproject.org/ emphases of the available Eucharistic prayers. Documents/AdventWreathLighting.pdf; accessed Eucharistic Prayer B (1979 BCP, 367-369) and November 12, 2016) and the resources in Evan- Eucharistic Prayer 3 (EOW 1, 62-65) would be gelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) (Leaders Desk especially appropriate for Advent. Edition, 60-63), Sundays and Seasons (S & S) ♦♦ Fraction Anthem. See the options in EOW 1 (69). (“Seasonal Rites”), and the Book of Common ♦♦ Postcommunion Prayer. EOW 1 provides an alter- Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) native (69). 4 (BCW) (165-167). ♦♦ Blessing. This is required in Rite I and optional in ♦♦ Opening Acclamation. Seasonal options are found Rite II. See the options in BOS (22-23), EOW 1 in Enriching Our Worship 1 (EOW 1) (50).5 (70-71), CW (41), and NZPB (526). ♦♦ The Gloria is not sung during Advent. The Tri- ♦♦ Think about using “An Order of Worship for the sagion or Kyrie may be sung instead. Or, because Evening,” one of the underused gems of this prayer “some other song of praise” is permitted in place book. A version including Advent elements is avail- of the Gloria (1979 BCP, 356), consider canticles able on The Advent Project’s website: http://thead- such as “The Song of Mary” (15), “The Song of ventproject.org/Documents/Practica.pdf, 12-15; Zechariah” (16), “The First Song of Isaiah” (9), accessed November 13, 2016. It may be used on its and “The Song of the Redeemed” (19). Possible own or may replace the entrance rite of the Eucha- canticles are found in the 1979 BCP (85-96) and rist (1979 BCP, 112). EOW 1 (25-41). ♦♦ Think about ways to use the O Antiphons; e.g., ♦♦ Prayers of the People. Consider using a different at the lighting of the Advent wreath, as responses format for each season, and craft the petitions

4 Sundays and Seasons 2016 (Minneapolis: 1517 Media). 6 Common Worship: Times and Seasons. Church House 5 Standing Liturgical Commission, Enriching Our Worship: Publishing ©The Archbishop’s Council 2006. Supplemental Liturgical Materials (New York: Church Pub- 7 A New Zealand Prayer Book. Collins Liturgical Publications lishing Incorporated, 1998). ©1989 The Church of the Province of New Zealand.

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during the Liturgy of the Word, at the offertory, or Formation/Activities during communion. ♦♦ Consider holding intergenerational events (one In every season, think about how to include children just before each season, perhaps). These can and teens whenever possible. provide an organizing structure for the season Laurence Hull Stookey reminds us that “wor- ahead and reinforce the unity of the community. ship during Advent should ever clearly and forcefully They also provide an opportunity for ongoing— proclaim the fullness of the coming of Christ into our lifelong—formation and learning. A pre-Advent midst—future, past, and present.”8 event can be a time to make Advent wreaths and other decorations for both church and home, Lectionary and to talk about the Advent season and how to embrace it fully. In Year B, key themes are longing for divine interven- ♦♦ Organize a season-long study session around the tion; hope in, and watchfulness for, Jesus’ second com- O Antiphons. ing; faithfulness in working and waiting; repentance

(especially in the message of John the Baptist); the Advent revelation of the mystery of God in Emmanuel, “God Through the Eyes of a Child with us”; and rejoicing in that revelation. During Advent, we, along with our families and all who are the church, wait for the birth of the baby Music Jesus, who is a gift God gave to us and to all people because God loves us so much and has made us one ♦♦ Hymnal 1982, and many other resources, con- big family. It is a time we prepare for when Jesus will tain wonderful Advent hymns and songs. These come again to earth, and God will be in all and make tend to get overlooked if we rush to start sing- all things new. During this season, we ask what we can ing Christmas carols too soon. Think outside give to others to celebrate the fact that in Jesus, God the box. “Joy to the World,” for example, is as loves us so much his promise to be with us always appropriate for Advent as it is for Christmas. is complete. In Advent, we tell stories of hope and Think about songs of light (e.g., “I Want to Walk promise and wonder how the light breaks through the as a Child of the Light”), songs of waiting and darkness. The Advent wreath helps us to count the hope (“Wait for the Lord” [Taize] and “O God days and weeks toward Christmas, a circle of ever- Our Help in Ages Past”), and songs that look green shows us that God’s love never ends, and we toward the Reign of God (“Jesus Shall Reign” light candles (one for each Sunday of Advent) to help and “O Day of Peace”). Consider options in us remember that Jesus brings the light into the world. the hymnal under “The Kingdom of God” and “Christian Responsibility.” Lift Every Voice and Sing is a rich resource, as are Wonder, Love, and Praise and Voices Found. Through the Eyes of Youth ♦♦ Consider Advent hymn texts that have been set to In Advent we advertise that we have faith in the birth Christmas tunes. The United Methodist Church of Jesus as well as faith that Christ will come again. has compiled a helpful list: http://www.umcdis- We in the church prepare for the birth of Christ by cipleship.org/resources/advent-hymns-set-to-christ- giving the gift of ourselves as we wait in joy. It is a mas-tunes; accessed December 3, 2016. time of action: Hold onto the promise that Christ will ♦♦ A service of Advent Lessons and Carols is not come again by hosting an “alternative gift fair” such only a beautiful service for the season but a great as an angel tree in which members of your community opportunity to sing old favorites and classics and can provide gifts to those in your community who are introduce new songs. See the options in BOS in need. Pray, ask, and respond: Who are the people in (31-34) and CW (44-49). our world who need the message of God’s love? What ♦♦ Remember the importance of silence. Advent is are our hopes for how people today can receive the an ideal time to begin practicing and becoming message of God’s love? How do we help others know comfortable with silence in worship. God’s love?

8 Laurence Hull Stookey, Calendar: Christ’s Time for the Church (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1996), 131.

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Through the Eyes of Daily Life as we look at our own response to today’s world. The Collects of Advent remind us how we are living in the Advent is a time of preparation, of patience, of remem- reality of Christ’s presence that allows us to approach bering what grounds and sustains us. The function of ethical, social justice, and global issues. Advent is to remind us who God is and who we are meant to be, as well. Advent is about the riches of emptiness. God coming as an infant without retinue Seasonal Checklist or riches is the metaphor of a humility that requires us ♦♦ Think about how to celebrate a rich Advent and to remember how really small we are in the universe. Christmas without scheduling so much that people In our secular culture, a tone of wanting more, spend- are overwhelmed. Often less is more. ing more, and accumulating riches on earth surround ♦♦ Consider holding the annual pageant on the us. As Christians, we long for our society to live up to Second Sunday after Christmas (or at some point God’s vision, for the kingdom to come in its fullness during the Christmas season) instead of on the outside of materialism. The cry of Advent, “Wake up! Fourth Sunday of Advent or on Christmas Eve. Be alert! Watch for his coming” is difficult amidst the This has several advantages. The integrity of busyness of the season. We can practice some simple, Advent is maintained. The parish is not trying to but not easy, disciplines. We can fast from the media to cram too much into Christmas Eve, when chil- become more alert to the still small voice of God. We dren are already excited and parents frazzled. It is can focus on the giving of ourselves to God. Plan to more likely that a full cast will be available, too, spend time apart from the busyness of the season each since Mary and Joseph, shepherds and angels, day so you can be alert to God in the silent, the small, will be back from their Christmas visits with the and the simple. grandparents! Advent ♦♦ Think about outreach projects for each season. For Advent—perhaps in cooperation with other Through the Eyes of the Global churches or community groups—sponsor or Community participate in a toy or clothing drive (especially coats and sweaters and warm baby clothes, for Advent is a time of concern for God’s judgment, those in colder climates) or a food drive. Plan an particularly in reference to the coming kingdom. The ingathering for the Third Sunday of Advent, with power of this theme of judgment brings about a real- a special coffee hour after to prepare and box the ization of the sinfulness of the present age. As Chris- donations. tians, we believe it is Jesus who bears this judgment ♦♦ Advent Lessons and Carols through his life, death, and resurrection, revealing the ♦♦ Greening of the Church/Preparation of Nativity reign of God to the church in every generation. Our Scene Eucharistic Prayer reminds us that Christ will come again. This is the hope for Advent, and this is the hope we find in the Lord’s Prayer in “thy will be done” and “thy Kingdom come.” These familiar words call us into a reality of the real presence of Christ in our lives

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02_Christmas.indd 31 15/09/17 10:40 am 02_Christmas.indd 46 Christmas 46 God’s own Sonwasbornasubjectofthelaw. Through like smallchildrenwhohad tobecloselywatched. the comingofChristandjustification byfaith, wewere we havebecomesonsandheirs oftheFather. Before law hasbeenandhow, inournewrelationshipoffaith, In thisepistlelesson, Paulexplainswhattheroleof Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7 Psalm 147:13-21 and inhistory, redeeming thosewhoarefaithful. A hymnofpraisefeaturingGod’s powerovernature Psalm 147or . of Jerusalemisknownthroughouttheworld. The prophetwillnotkeepsilenceuntilthedeliverance people, thisnationshallbecomelikeafreshgarden. integrity, likeabridegroomorbride. Inthesightofall troubles. Nowhefeelshimselfclothedinsalvationand ger tothosewhoarepoorandhavesufferedmany promises foraredeemedJerusalem. Heisamessen responds onbehalfofallGod’s peopletotheLord’s In ourHebrewBiblereading, theprophet joyfully Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Readings andPsalm now andforever. Amen. with you, intheunityofHolySpirit, oneGod, through JesusChristourLord, who livesandreigns enkindled inourhearts, mayshineforth inourlives; light ofyourincarnate Word: Grantthatthislight, Almighty God, youhavepoureduponusthenew Collect Preface Color God cameinJesus fully toreveal God’s love andforgiveness toall. Planning forRites andRituals:Year B Of theIncarnation White . . The FirstSundayafter December 31, 2017 Christmas - ever seenGod. “And the Word becamefleshandlived and throughwhomallthingscometobe. Noonehas as the Word whowaswithGodfromthebeginning to whomJohntheBaptistpoints. Christ isdescribed duced fromaspiritualpointofview, thenastheChrist In thefirstchapterofJohn’s gospel, Jesusisfirstintro John 1:1-18 Father thatJesusisrememberedtohaveused, Son, tocalluponGodwiththesame Aramaic wordfor their maturity. We areenabled, throughtheSpiritofhis him wenowaregiventhestatusofsonscominginto What hascomeintobeingin Christwaslife, ourselves tobeheirs, adoptedasGod’s children. be apeopleenslavedunderthelawbutmayknow in thewaysofgraceandtruth, thatwemaynolonger Inspire theleadersofournationandallinauthority What hascomeintobeinginChristwaslife, testify tothelight. O GraciousOne, thatwemaybeyourwitnessesto salvation andcoverherwithrobesofrighteousness, Litanist: life, andthelifewas thelightofallpeople. grace, saying: What hascomeintobeinginChristwas the fullnessofGodallcreationmay receive grace upon to thetruelightwhich enlightensthe world, thatfrom dwelling amongus, fullofgrace andtruth. Letuspray Presider: Prayers ofthePeople with theFather, hasmadehimknown. describe thisincarnate Word. The onlySon, whois truth, twoweightywordsinJohn’s gospel, perfectly the Christmasstoryinthisonesentence. Graceand among us, fullofgraceandtruth.” Johnsummarizes

Clothe yourChurchwiththegarmentsof In ChristGod’s Word hasbecomeflesh and thelifewas thelight of allpeople. and thelifewas thelightofallpeople.

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Praying the Names of Praying December 31, 2017 31, December Planning for Rites and Rituals: Year B Planning for Rites and Rituals: Year , Plato drew an analogy between Plato drew an analogy , by Ann Spangler, Zondervan ©2004) Ann Spangler, by The Republic In Isaiah we hear: “he has clothed me with the gar In Isaiah we hear: of Peace. Jesus calls to us, “Who do you say I Jesus calls to us, of Peace. attributes each of these names Reflect on the am?” Which name do you use most often ascribes to God. when addressing God? (See: God since a season, Though technically Christmas is not “after Christmas Day,” the Sundays are numbered is “twelve days of Christmas” the tradition of the Twelfth carol. familiar partly from the well-known the night before the Feast of the Epiphany, Night, “season.” traditionally ends the Christmas The gospel reading from this Sunday describes John writes that Jesus is the true light that enlight John writes that Jesus on a cultural backdrop He is drawing ens everyone. the neo-Platonic thinkers. shaped by Plato and In Like the sun, (507b–509c). the sun and the Good Jesus is God’s the truth. the Good illuminates makes all light sun’s the In addition, self-revelation. everything would light, Without growth possible. Jesus is the source By analogy, wither and die. the Good shines And finally, eternal life. of life, The Light of through the sun and all lesser lights. his disciples. shines through Jesus, World, the of theThe Psalmist (147: 4) says God calls each What is the What is in a name? stars by name. we hear Isaiah Advent, story behind your name? In Wonderful the child born would be called 9:6, Prince Everlasting Father, Mighty God, Counselor, ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ments of salvation.” In the early church, those who were In the early church, ments of salvation.” baptized were given new white garments to wear as a sign of their redeemed relationship with God and the the vesting of the priest became associated Later, church. “the robe of righteousness.” with being clothed with Making Connections The first Sunday of Christmas is the last day of the remember that Christmas is not a one-day We year. event––there are actually twelve days of Christmas. The fact that the last day of this year is the first Sun day in Christmas comes as a special gift to us. from the beginning and through Word Christ as the No one has ever seen whom all things came to be. has made who is with the Father, The only Son, God. him known. that Christ gives to believers is surprising, even is surprising, to believers Christ gives that disorienting. the Day Ideas for - - ___. was the way Abba Amen.

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Julian of Norwich, a fifteenth-century mystic who Julian of Norwich, Most scholars agree that The white robe of baptism, which is the white robe The white robe of baptism, in first-century Aramaic that children named their Aramaic that children named their in first-century Christians are unlikely to address Still today, father. the access Yet their prayers to Daddy or Mommy. of the vestment we call an alb, is a sign of our joy in the of the vestment we call an alb, shine with the light of God. We presence of God. described believers lived in a hut attached to a church, as being the crown of beauty that God wears. a redemption price. So the infant Jesus is redeemed, So the infant Jesus is redeemed, a redemption price. When we redeem and Paul writes of our redemption. we receive value for something that bottles and cans, often uses the Testament The New seemed worthless. imagery of redemption as a way to describe salvation. In the Ancient Near East, some religious practice Ancient Near East, In the giv son, required parents to sacrifice their firstborn who would then give to ing their child to the gods, Numbers 18:16 the parents many healthy children. parents are to present stipulates that instead of death, dawn, and your salvation like a burning torch, that a burning torch, like salvation and your dawn, to upon grace bring grace made flesh may Word your through Spirit, Holy of your in the power all the earth, Christ our Savior. Jesus Images in the Readings What has come into being in Christ was life, What has come into being in Christ Presider: with the light brightened our darkness have ning you the vindication shine out like life: Let your of your Hear our gratitude for your glory manifest among us, for your glory manifest among us, Hear our gratitude especially for ___. of eternal life, Receive those who have died as heirs especially ___. community to your light. community to your being in Christ was life, What has come into a crown of beauty and a royal May your people be we pray in faith for as diadem in your hand, healing of the earth. healing of Christ was life, come into being in What has and reconcile this made flesh, Word O Live among us, that the all the world, for the darkness light in Be our the made known for your heart may be fullness of 02_Christmas.indd 47 48 Christmas

Engaging all Ages Hymns for the Day What we say and how we say it carries a great deal The Hymnal 1982 of power. Words matter. Words give life. Words Arise, shine, for your light has come S 223ff destroy. Today is the first Sunday in the twelve days of How bright appears the Morning Star 496, 497 Christmas and we celebrate the power of the “Word Father eternal, Ruler of creation 573 of God.” We read in John “In the beginning was the Let all mortal flesh keep silence 324 Word, and the Word was God. He was in the begin- Of the Father’s love begotten 82 ning with God.” We then read “And the Word became Word of God, come down on earth 633 flesh and lived among us.” Jesus is the Word. Let us reflect today on Jesus, the Word and how this influ- Wonder, Love, and Praise ences the words we speak. From the dawning of creation 748 Arise, shine, for your light has come 883 Christmas

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Amen 2 3 Planning for Rites and Rituals: Year B Planning for Rites and Rituals: Year The Anglican Family Prayer BookThe Anglican Family Skiturgies: Pageants, Plays, Rites, and Rituals Skiturgies: Pageants, . Amen risburg, PA: Morehouse Publishing, 2004), 133. Morehouse Publishing, 2004), risburg, PA: This interactive children’s service for Ash Wednesday is is This interactive children’s service for Ash Wednesday suitable for children aged four through ten. The service consists of four interactive stations and a fifth station for the Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist. The fourth sta tion includes the shrouding of an Alleluia Banner that can be created on the last Sunday of the Season after the Ideally it Supper. Pancake Epiphany or at a Shrove Tuesday should be cloth and large enough to hang from a banner or chart stand. Choose a location for each station; place the appropriate props at each station. Create a simple tune to go with the words of the chant to use as you process to the stations. Review and memorize a simple version of the boxtwo Bible stories. Prepare a take-home Lenten for each This collect is appropriate for a service with children, at children, at This collect is appropriate for a service with with grace, or at bedtime. home, at Morning Prayer, Anne E. Kitch, was developed by Elizabeth Hammond and service This 2 (Har 3 is part of the collection from Church Publishing. www.skiturgies.com God of all mercy, you love all that you have made. You You you love all that you have made. God of all mercy, Create and forgive the sins of all who are truly sorry. humbly confessing that we, make in us clean hearts, may receive for our sins and knowing our brokenness, Christ our Lord, giveness and blessing; through Jesus for one God, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, Amen. ever and ever. Service Wednesday Go! An Ash Let’s for Children nourished by your Word and Sacraments may bring and Sacraments Word nourished by your of repentance; through Christ our forth fruit worthy Lord. Lent 5 this your peo upon O Lord, Look with compassion, they may this holy season, rightly observing ple; that, to serve you with a and learn to know you more fully, Lord. more perfect will; through Christ our Prayer Ash Wednesday . - - Amen (New York: Church Church (New York: . Seasonal Rites for Lent for Rites Seasonal Amen 1 . Amen Amen. Bow down before the Lord. Bow down before the Celebrant says one of The people kneel and In Lent, in place of a seasonal blessing, a solemn Prayer a seasonal blessing, a solemn Prayer in place of In Lent, as follows: over the People is used, The Book of Occasional Services 2003 1 23-24. Publishing, 2004), Lent 4 on your people who kneel Lord, Look down in mercy, before you; and grant that those whom you have Lent 3 Almighty God, Look mercifully on this your family, that by your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through Christ our Lord. Lent 2 never-failing with your Lord, Keep this your family, the help of your heavenly that relying solely on mercy, they may be upheld by your divine protection; grace, through Christ our Lord. Grant, Almighty God, that your people may rec Almighty God, Grant, whole trust in ognize their weakness and put their ever in the so that they may rejoice for your strength, through Jesus protection of your loving providence; Christ our Lord. Grant, most merciful Lord, to your faithful people most merciful Lord, Grant, from all that they may be cleansed pardon and peace, through and serve you with a quiet mind; their sins, Christ our Lord. Lent 1 the following prayers: Ash Wednesday Lenten Blessings Lenten the Cel in the absence of a deacon, The Deacon or, says: ebrant 04_Lent.indd 97 04_Lent.indd 98 Lent Planning forRites andRituals:Year B to showlovethepeople around us. felt tearsbecauseofsomuch love. Jesusshowsushow of extravagantlove. JesuslovedMary. Marymayhave Leader: 12:1-8.) Tell thestoryofanointingatBethany(John cleans, waterthatcleans.” God’s presencesinging: “Water thatcleans, waterthat Process toStation—Oil . wet fingers. Shareasimpleprayerofthanks. They mightwanttotouchtheirforeheadswith Invite thechildrentodiptheirfingersintowater. get readytofollowhim. us. We arecleanandrefreshed. Jesusshowsushowto refreshed! When wearebaptizedit is justthesamefor water everywhere!Jesusmusthavefeltcleanand right underthewatersohesawandfeltheard Leader: to wonderaboutallthewaysweusewater. Mark 1:4-11, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.) Invite the children Tell thestoryofJesus’baptism. (Matthew3:13-17, God’ssinging: presence “Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.” Process toStation—Water . few times. the wordsofsongandpracticefirstverse a have Lent, andsomeofyourparishcustoms. Teach is, howitisdifferentfromotherseasons, whywe we arenowintheseasonofLent. SharewhatLent sonalized foryourparishandchildren, explainthat Eucharist. Sayashortprayer. Usinglanguageper together intheareawhereyouwillconcludewith Gather/Introduction: Welcome thechildrenandsit bread, wine. cloth, cross, Bible, chaliceandpaten, Lentenboxes. placed infrontofthemainaltarworkswell), purple of ashes, smallaltar/table(achild-heighttable purple net;StationFive—Ashes/Eucharist:container Banner: Alleluia Banner, bannerorchartstand, make anoticeabledifference.);StationFour—Alleluia location isbest, ifpossible;lightingthecandleshould table, candle, matchesorlighter. (Aslightlydarker table, container ofoil;Station Three—Light: small container ofwater;Station Two—Oil: small Scenery/Props: StationOne—Water: smalltable, 98 ribbon aroundeachbox. ribbon of water, ofoil,ashes,andavotivecandle.Tiepurple eachonewithasmallcontainerchild: smallwoodenboxes, Lent JesuswantedJohntobaptizehim. Jesus went Jesus receivedaveryspecialgift—Mary’s gift . . singing . . . singing . . . Comeinto . . Comeinto - a wordofcelebration. We don’t saytheword Alleluia Leader: Jesus theLight, JesustheLight.” Come intoGod’s presencesinging: “Jesus theLight, Process toStation—AlleluiaBanner . to light.)Shareasimpleprayerofthanks. (If you arefeelingbrave, haveavotiveforeachchild Invite thechildrentowatchasyoulightcandle. our hearts. Jesusshowsushowtoshineintheworld. a candle, weknowJesusiscloseandfeelhislovein “I am theLight. Iamalwayswithyou.” When welight uncertain. They wereverylonely. 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Enrollment of candidates Member of the community: N., We present to you for baptism4 these persons (or N., N.,) who are baptized members of the Body of Christ, and we welcome them to our The enrollment of candidates for baptism at the Great Vigil community as they undertake a process of growth in of Easter normally takes place on the First Sunday in Lent. the meaning of their baptism. After the Creed, the catechumens to be enrolled are invited to come forward with their sponsors. A book for them (and Celebrant: (to each baptized person) What do you their sponsors) should be available to sign at the conclu- seek? sion of this enrollment. Renewal of my life to Christ. Catechist: I present to you these catechumens, who have been strengthened by God’s grace and supported Celebrant: In baptism, you died with Christ Jesus to by the example and prayers of this congregation, and the forces of evil and rose to new life as members of I ask that they be enrolled as candidates for Holy his Body. Will you study the promises made at your Baptism. baptism, and strive to keep them in the fellowship of this community and the rest of the Church? Celebrant: Have they been regular in attending the worship of God and in receiving instruction? I will, with God’s help Sponsors: They have. (He has.) Celebrant: Will you attend the worship of God regu- larly with us, to hear God’s word and to celebrate the Lent Celebrant: Are they seeking by prayer, study, and mystery of Christ’s dying and rising? example to pattern their lives in accordance with the gospel? I will, with God’s help. Sponsors: They are. (He is.) Celebrant: Will you participate in a life of service to those who are poor, outcast, or powerless? Celebrant: As God is your witness, do you approve the enrolling of these catechumens as candidates for I will, with God’s help. Holy Baptism? Celebrant: Will you strive to recognize the gifts that Sponsors and congregation: We do. God has given you and discern how they are to be used in the building up of God’s reign of peace and Celebrant: Do you desire to be baptized? justice?

Catechumens: I do. I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: In the Name of God, and with the consent Celebrant: (to the sponsors/companions/friends) of this congregation, I accept you as candidates for You have been chosen by this community to serve as Holy Baptism, and direct that your names be written companions to these persons. Will you support them in this book. God grant that they may also be written by prayer and example and help them to grow in the in the Book of Life. knowledge and love of God?

We will, with God’s help. Welcoming those who are preparing for the reaffirmation of the Celebrant: (to the congregation) Will you who witness 5 this new beginning keep (N., N.) in your prayers and Baptismal Covenant help them, share with them your ministry, bear their This rite is used at the principle Sunday Eucharist for burdens, and forgive and encourage them? those baptized persons who have returned to the life of the Church after a time away, for those baptized in other We will, with God’s help. traditions, or those seekig to reaffirm their baptism at the Rite of Confirmation. This takes place at the time of the In full view of all, the baptized write their names in Prayers of the People the church’s register of baptized persons. Celebrant: (extending both hands toward the baptized, with sponsors placing a hand on the candidates’ 4 The Book of Occasional Services 2003, 122-123. shoulders) Blessed are you, our God, our Maker, for 5 Ibid, 140-141. you form us in your image and restore us in Jesus

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Please welcomethenewmembersof (Harrisburg,PA: MorehousePublishing, We recognizeyou asmembersofthe Create inmeaclean heart, OGod. and renewarightspiritwithinme. 6 faith ofChristcrucified, proclaim his resurrection, andsharewith Renew arightspiritwithinme. Renew arightspiritwithinme. Renew arightspiritwithinme. Renew arightspiritwithinme. household ofGod. Confessthe us inhiseternalpriesthood. The Anglican Amen.

February 18 Sunday” “ONE Spirit. Glory totheFather, andtotheSon, andtotheHoly Give methejoyofyoursavinghelpagain .Tg62fEQB.dpuf; accessedAugust14, 2017. -action/worship-resources/prayers-and-liturgies#sthash 8 accessed August14, 2017. schori-calls-marking-one-sunday-near-beginning-lent; 7 Lord inyourmercy, Lead ustoeradicateextremepovertyandhunger. who diesevery3½secondsfromhunger. than oneUSdollarperdayandforeachchildofGod We prayfortheonebillionpeoplewholiveonless Prayers ofthePeople MDG See moreat:http://www.episcopalrelief.org/church-in www.episcopalchurch.org/posts/publicaffairs/jefferts- The MostReverendKatharine JeffertsSchori atively participateinGod’smissionofhealingtheworld.” provides anopportunitytodeepenourcommitment Sunday’almsgiving, congregationalcelebrationof“ONE with commitmentstoactsofpersonaldevotion,prayer, and “As Christiansaroundtheworld begintheirLenten journeys natied asadayofprayerforfulfillmenttheeightgoals. Itisdesig Goals(MDGs). the MillennniumDevelopment ongoing commitmenttofightextremepovertyandachieve The firstSundayinLent ispartoftheEpiscopalChurch’s And sustainmewithyourbountifulSpirit. post-2015 developmentagenda. andcarryonwithanambitiousgenerated bytheMDGs society andotherpartnerstobuildonthemomentum isalsoworkingwithgovernments,civilpoorest. TheUN unprecedented effortstomeettheneedsofworld’s leading developmentinstitutions.Theyhavegalvanized agreed tobyalltheworld’scountriesand tion, allbythetargetdateof2015 –formablueprint andprovidinguniversalprimaryeduca spread ofHIV/AIDS range fromhalvingextremepovertyratestohaltingthe –which Goals(MDGs) The eightMillenniumDevelopment Create inmeaclean heart, OGod. and renewarightspiritwithinme. Renew arightspiritwithinme. Hear ourprayer 7 8 -

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We pray for the more than 100 million children who Lead us to create a global partnership for are not in school this day. development. Lead us to achieve universal primary education for all Lord in your mercy, children. Hear our prayer Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer Presidents’ Day We pray for women who because of their gender never February 19 realize their full potential. Almighty God, who has given us this good land for Lead us to promote gender equality and empower our heritage; We humbly beseech thee that we may women. always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor Lord in your mercy, and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honor- able ministry, sound learning, and pure manners. Hear our prayer Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend We pray for those precious children under the age of our liberties, and fashion into one united people the five who die every 3 seconds due to disease caused by multitude brought hither out of many kindreds and unclean water, sanitation and poor nutrition. tongues. Endow with thy spirit of wisdom those whom Lent Lead us to reduce child mortality. in thy name we entrust the authority of government, Lord in your mercy, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that Hear our prayer through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In time of We pray for the more than 500,000 women who prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the die each year from complications of pregnancy and day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all childbirth. of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Lead us to improve maternal health. (BCP, 820) Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer World Day of Prayer March 2 We pray for those who die each day from pre- ventable diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and Sponsored by Church Women United, a Christian group tuberculosis. of women that strives to work for justice and peace, the origin of World Day of Prayer dates back to 1887, when Lead us to combat these diseases. Mary Ellen Fairchild James, a Methodist from Brooklyn, Lord in your mercy, New York, called for a day of prayer for home missions. Each year, Church Women United selects a women’s group Hear our prayer from a different part of the world to write a prayer service for the day. Then, everyone, men and women alike, are We pray for our environment. Make us good stewards encouraged to attend a prayer service using what the of your creation so that all of your children may lead group wrote. The theme for 2018 is “All God’s Creation is Very Good!” and will be written by the women of Suri- productive and fruitful lives. name. The prayer service will be available here: http:// Lead us to ensure environmental sustainability. worlddayofprayer.net/national-committees.html and http:// Lord in your mercy, www.wdp-usa.org. Hear our prayer International Women’s Day We pray for a fair trading system, increased international aid, and debt relief for developing countries March 8 so that all peoples may realize their dreams and their Grant, O God, that all may recognize women potential. as equal partners in creation and prophesy. By

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An Advent Bidding Prayer for an End to Global Graduation Prayers, 197-198 Poverty and Instability, 13-14 Holy Week Blessing, 129 Advent Festival of Lessons & Hymns, 12 An Independence Day Litany, 198-199 An Advent Litany of Darkness and Light, 15-16 International Women’s Day, 101 The Advent Wreath, 4, 5, 11 Labor Day Prayer, 199 An All Hallows’ Eve Liturgy, 203 Las Posadas, 13 An Ascensiontide Litany, 162 Lenten Blessings, 97 Back to School Prayers and Blessings, 199-200 Lenten Litany, 100 Blessing for a Home, 57 Let’s Go! An Ash Wednesday Service for Blessing of a Christmas Tree, 37 Children, 97-98 A Blessing of Pets, 201-202 A Litany for Children’s Sabbath, 203 Blessings Over Food at Easter, 157 A Litany for the International Day of Peace, 200 Blessings for the Season of Pentecost, 197 A Litany for St. Francis Day, 201-202 Burying the Alleluia, 62-63 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Prayer, 58 Candlemas, 57-58 Maundy Thursday Blessings, 129-130 The Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 12-13 A Mother’s Day Prayer, 162 A Chancel Drama for the Pentecost Season, 206-209 A Native American Thanksgiving for the Americas A Children’s Christmas Presentation, 38 and Their People, 202 Christmas Blessing, 37 The Nicene Creed: A Chancel Drama, 204-206 The Christmas Creche, 37 ONE Sunday: MDG Prayers of the People, 100 Christmas Festival of Lessons & Music, 37 A Play for the Feast of St. Francis, 209-210 An Easter Pageant: He is Lord, 157-161 A Prayer for Memorial Day, 197 Earth Day Litany, 161 A Prayer on One’s Confirmation, 161 Easter Season Blessing, 157 Presidents’ Day, 101 Election Day Prayers, 203 Remembering September 11, 2001 Prayer, 200 Enrollment of Candidates for Baptism, 99 Rogation Days, 161 Epiphany Blessing, 57 Service for New Year’s Eve, 38-39 Feast of the Holy Innocents, 38 The Stations of the Cross for Children, 130-131 Feast of Lights: An Epiphany Pageant, 60-62 A Stewardship Litany, 204

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