Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in Years A, B, and C (Jorgenson18)
Root from Dry Ground – Kiara Jorgenson reflects on the theme of water during Holy Week. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Years A, B, and C Maundy ThursdayExodus 12:1-4 [5-10], 11-14Psalm 116:1-2, 12-191 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Good FridayIsaiah 52:13-53:12Psalm 22Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9John 18:1-19:42 Maundy Thursday […]
Ash Wednesday in Years A, B, and C (Litman-Koon23)
From Dust, To Dust – Kris Litman-Koon explores how Ash Wednesday is an invitation to reassess what we value with God, with neighbor, and with creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Ash Wednesday, Years A, B, and C Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Isaiah 58:1-12 (alternate) Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10 […]
Ash Wednesday in Years A, B, and C (Sorensen22)
An Environmentalist-Turned-Pastor Reflects on Ash Wednesday – Lois Sorensen. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Ash Wednesday in Years A, B, and CJoel 2:1-2, 12-17Psalm 51:1-172 Corinthians 5:20b – 6:10Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Our Old Testament text for Ash Wednesday (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17) certainly has eco-theological aspects. Dennis Ormseth discussed this reading […]
Second Sunday of Christmas in Years A, B and C (Mundahl22)
A Time for Gathering – Tom Mundahl reflects on freeing all creatures to dwell in peace and mutual respect. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for second Sunday of Christmas, Years A, B, and C (2021, 2024, 2025) Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9) 10-18 Gathering has always been at […]
Second Sunday of Christmas in Years A, B, and C (Ormseth13)
Giving, Receiving, and Giving Again – Dennis Ormseth reflects on the fullness of God. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Second Sunday of Christmas, All Years Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-2 Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom 10:15-21 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:[1-9] 10-18 With the texts for the Second Sunday of Christmas, […]
Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve in Years A, B, and C (Mundahl21)
Earth’s Child – Tom Mundahl reflects on the arrival of the Prince of Peace. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve, Years A, B, & C Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Christmas Eve worship offers nothing less than powerful simplicity. Whether it […]
Christ the King Sunday in Year C (Schade13)
Worshiping the True King, the Cosmic Christ – Leah Schade reflects on honoring the cosmic vulnerability. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Christ the King Sunday, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Christ the King Sunday has always been a difficult […]
Sunday November 13-19 in Year C (Utphall22)
A New Song – Nick Utphall reflects on the voice of the forest in concert with us. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday November 13-19, Year C (2022, 2025) Malachi 4:1-2 Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19 Well, the department stores have been at it for months now. […]
Sunday November 13-19 in Year C (Schade13)
Preaching the End of the World in the Face of the End of the World – Leah Schade reflects on eschatological themes in a time of climate crisis. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for November 13-19, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Malachi 4:1-2a Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 […]
Sunday November 6-12 in Year C (McKenna25)
Resurrection is Complicated – Chad McKenna reflects on implications of Christianity’s greatest hope. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (November 6-12), Year C (2025, 2027) Job 19:23-27a Psalm 17:1-9 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38 During the month of November, the lectionary turns its attention […]
All Saints Sunday in Year C (Mundahl13)
Communion of All Creation – Tom Mundahl reflects on our refusal to be the responsible consciousness of creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for All Saints Sunday in Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022) Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11-23 Luke 6:20-31 On a recent Halloween evening, my wife […]
All Saints Sunday in Year C (Utphall22)
Saints Below and Here – Nick Utphall reflects on God’s presence beyond and within the lives of the saints. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for All Saints Sunday in Year C (2022, 2025) Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11-23 Luke 6:20-31 This week, a typical search through the lectionary […]
Reformation Sunday (Oct 26) in Year C (Utphall22)
Looking Past the Fortress – Nick Utphall reflects on the river that makes God glad and flows with grace. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Reformation Sunday, Year C (2022, 2025) Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 Reformation Sunday. Usually this is the time to focus on the central […]
Reformation Sunday in Year C (Mundahl13)
Looking Around for God – Tom Mundahl reflects on a reformation that recognizes God’s presence in all creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Reformation Sunday, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 What can we preach faithfully on Reformation Sunday? Should we attempt […]
Sunday October 16-22 in Year C (Mundahl13)
God’s Presence and Blessing – Tom Mundahl reflects on the source of our care for creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday October 16-22, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 121 2 Timothy 3:14-4: 5 Luke 18:1-8 Caring for God’s creation is both a fascinating and […]
Sunday October 9 – 15 in Year C (McKenna25)
God Loves Other People, Too – Chad McKenna reflects on God’s healing grace for all of creation Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost (October 9-15), Year C (2025, 2028) 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm 111 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 Within the context of the […]
Sunday October 9 – 15 in Year C (Mundahl13)
The Power of Servanthood to Break Through Boundaries – Tom Mundahl reflects on what it means to be servants of creation. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday October 9-15, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm 111 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 As we […]
Sunday October 2-8 in Year C (Mundahl13)
Care for Creation and Wait in Patience – Tom Mundahl reflects on a life of faith and trust. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday October 2-8, Year C (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Psalm 37:1-9 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10 For more than fifteen years we […]