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Lectionary Resources — Year C
Trinity Sunday
Sunday 11 June 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
- Psalm: Psalm 8
- New Testament: Romans 5:1-5
- Gospel: John 16:12-15
C126 Trinity Sunday
Carolyn and Sean discuss Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31; Romans 5:1-5; and John 16:12-15. Themes: Wisdom, Spirit, creation, suffering.
C227 Trinity Sunday
Sally and Fran discuss Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15. We mention Sally's book Jesus Sophia, Nomad podcast, and Ben Myers' Tweeting the Trinity.
UCA Anniversary
Thursday 22 June 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Ephesians 2:19-22
- Gospel: John 17:1-11
Proper 6 (11)
Sunday 18 June 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Kings 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a Psalm 5:1-8
- Psalm: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32
- New Testament: Galatians 2:15-21
- Gospel: Luke 7:36-8:3
No episodes found for this week.
Uniting World Sunday
Sunday 25 June 2028
Proper 7 (12)
Sunday 25 June 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a
- Psalm: Psalm 42 and 43
- New Testament: Galatians 3:23-29
- Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
C127 Pentecost 2
Sean and Carolyn explore Elijah’s encounter with God (1 Kings 19), unity in Christ (Galatians 3), and the Gerasene demoniac (Luke 8:26-39).
C228 Pentecost 2 (Proper 7)
Fran and Sally discuss 1 Kings 19.1-15, Psalm 42, Galatians 3.23-29, and Luke 8.26-39, exploring themes of silence, imagery of God, and the problem of evil.
Proper 8 (13)
Sunday 02 July 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
- Psalm: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
- New Testament: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
- Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
C128 Pentecost 3
Kylie and Fran discuss Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 2), the call to follow Jesus in Luke 9:51-62, and the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5).
C229 Pentecost 3 (Proper 8)
Robyn and Brendan discuss 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; and Luke 9:51-62. We discuss the echoes of the Elijah/Elisha tradition, prophetic transitions, and the demands of following Jesus.
Proper 9 (14)
Sunday 09 July 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Kings 5:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 30
- New Testament: Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16
- Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
C129 Pentecost 4
Fran and Howard discuss the healing of Naaman (2 Kings 5) and the sending of the 72 in Luke 10. Themes: humility, cross-cultural wisdom, mission.
C230 Pentecost 4 (Proper 9)
Monica and Robyn discuss Naaman (2 Kings 5), Psalm 30, and Luke 10:1-11,16-20.
Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
Sunday 16 July 2028
Proper 10 (15)
Sunday 16 July 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Amos 7:7-17
- Psalm: Psalm 82
- New Testament: Colossians 1:1-14
- Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
C130 Pentecost 5
U-Wen and Fran explore Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 82, and Luke 10:25-37. Mention: Brendan Byrne's 'The Hospitality of God'.
C231 Pentecost 5
Fran and Howard discuss Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82; Luke 10:25-37.
Proper 11 (16)
Sunday 23 July 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Amos 8:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 52
- New Testament: Colossians 1:15-28
- Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
C131 Pentecost 6
Fran and U-Wen explore Amos 8:1-12, Colossians 1:15-28, and Luke 10:38-42. Themes: misuse of power, Christology, and women disciples.
C232 Pentecost 6
Sally and Monica reflect on Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42.
Proper 12 (17)
Sunday 30 July 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Hosea 1:2-10
- Psalm: Psalm 85
- New Testament: Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19)
- Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
C132 Pentecost 7
Rachel and Fran discuss Hosea 1:2-10 and Luke 11:1-13. Mention: Rowan Williams' 'Being Christian'.
C233 Pentecost 7
Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 11:1-13.
Proper 13 (18)
Sunday 06 August 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Hosea 11:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 107:1-9, 43
- New Testament: Colossians 3:1-11
- Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
C133 Pentecost 8
Fran and Monica explore Hosea 11:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21, engaging with imagery of divine compassion and warnings about greed.
C234 Pentecost 8
Howard and Sally discuss Hosea 11.1-11, Psalm 107.1-9,43, Colossians 3.1-11(12), Luke 12.13-21.
Proper 14 (19)
Sunday 13 August 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
- Psalm: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
- New Testament: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
- Gospel: Luke 12:32-40
C134 Pentecost 9
Monica and Robyn discuss Psalm 50:1-8,22-23; Isaiah 1:1,10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16; and Luke 12:32-40. Themes: justice, worship, trust, God’s generosity.
C235 Pentecost 9
Robyn and Kristel Clayville discuss Isaiah 1:1,10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16; Luke 12:32-40.
Proper 15 (20)
Sunday 20 August 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 5:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
- New Testament: Hebrews 11:29-12:2
- Gospel: Luke 12:49-56
C135 Pentecost 10
Gerald West joins Monica and Robyn to discuss Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80, Hebrews 11:29–12:2, and Luke 12:49-56. Themes: justice, accountability, judgement, and active faith.
C236 Pentecost 10
Sally and Monica reflect on Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2,8-19; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56. Justice, division, Gaza context.
Frontier Services Sunday
Sunday 27 August 2028
Feast of Creation
Friday 1 September 2028
Proper 16 (21)
Sunday 27 August 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 1:4-10
- Psalm: Psalm 71:1-6
- New Testament: Hebrews 12:18-29
- Gospel: Luke 13:10-17
C136 Pentecost 11 (Ordinary 21)
Howard and Robyn discuss prophetic call, divine initiative, and hope in the midst of struggle in Jeremiah 1:4-10. In Luke 13:10-17, Jesus releases a bent-over woman, embodying Sabbath as liberation.
C237 Pentecost 11
Sally and Monica reflect on Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17.
1st Sunday in Creation – Ocean
Sunday 3 September 2028
Proper 17 (22)
Sunday 03 September 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 2:4-13
- Psalm: Psalm 81:1, 10-16
- New Testament: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
- Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14
C137 Pentecost 12
Sally and Robyn explore vulnerability of God in Jer 2:4-13; and humility/exaltation in Luke 14:1,7-14.
C238 Pentecost 12
Rachel and Sally explore Jeremiah 2.4-13, Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16, and Luke 14:1,7-14, discussing hospitality, nourishment, and Jesus’ challenge to status expectations.
2nd Sunday in Creation – Fauna & Flora
Sunday 10 September 2028
Proper 18 (23)
Sunday 10 September 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 18:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
- New Testament: Philemon 1:1-21
- Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
C138 Pentecost 13 (Ordinary 23)
Sally and Howard explore Jer 18:1-11; Philemon 1:1-21; Luke 14:25-33.
C239 Pentecost 13
Sandy and Adrian discuss Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18.
3rd Sunday in Creation – Storm
Sunday 17 September 2028
Holy Cross
Thursday 14 September 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Numbers 21:4b-9
- Psalm: Psalm 98:1-5 or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
- Gospel: John 3:13-17
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 19 (24)
Sunday 17 September 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 4:11-12
- Psalm: 22-28 Psalm 14
- New Testament: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
- Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
C139 Pentecost 14
U-Wen and Fran discuss 1 Tim 1:12-17 and Luke 15:1-10; Robyn and Liz explore Jeremiah 4:11-12,22-28.
C240 Pentecost 14
Sandy and Adrian discuss Jeremiah 4:11-12,22-28; Psalm 14 and Luke 15:1-10.
4th Sunday in Creation – Cosmos
Sunday 24 September 2028
Proper 20 (25)
Sunday 24 September 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
- Psalm: Psalm 79:1-9
- New Testament: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
- Gospel: Luke 16:1-13
C140 Pentecost 15 (Proper 20)
U-Wen and Fran explore 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13; Robyn and Liz Boase discuss Jeremiah 8:18–9:1.
C241 Pentecost 15
Howard Wallace and Sally Douglas discuss Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, 1 Tim 2:1-7, and Luke 16:1-13.
St Francis Day
Sunday 1 October 2028
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday 1 October 2028
Proper 21 (26)
Sunday 01 October 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
- Psalm: Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
- New Testament: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
- Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
C141 Pentecost 16 (Proper 21)
Guest John Squires joins to explore Jer 32:1-3a,6-15; 1 Tim 6:6-19; and Luke 16:19-31.
C242 Pentecost 17
Proper 22 (27)
Sunday 08 October 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Lamentations 1:1-6
- Psalm: Lamentations 3:19-26 or Psalm 137
- New Testament: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
- Gospel: Luke 17:5-10
C142 Pentecost 17 (Proper 22)
Rachel, Robyn, and Howard explore lament as faithful response (Lam 1:1-6; 3:19-26; Psalm 137; Luke 17:5-10).
C246 After Pentecost 20
Kylie Crabbe and Rev Rachel Kronberger discuss Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14. Themes include communal repentance, insiders and outsiders, Pharisees, tax collectors, reversal and restoration.
Anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Sunday 15 October 2028
Canadian Thanksgiving Day
Monday 09 October 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Philippians 4:4-9
- Gospel: John 6:25-35
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 23 (28)
Sunday 15 October 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 29:1
- Psalm: 4-7 Psalm 66:1-12
- New Testament: 2 Timothy 2:8-15
- Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
C143 Pentecost 18 (Proper 23)
Howard, Robyn, and Rachel explore healing, cleansing, and thanksgiving (Jer 28:1,4-6; 2 Tim 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19).
C247 After Pentecost 21
Themes include: finding hope in turbulent political times, eschatology, communal conversion, salvation for Zacchaeus, meals, Lukan triangles, and Brendan Byrne's commentary The Hospitality of God.
Proper 24 (29)
Sunday 22 October 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:27-34
- Psalm: Psalm 119:97-104
- New Testament: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
- Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
C144 Pentecost 19
Sean and Monica explore covenant, justice, faithfulness, and the parable of the Unjust Judge (Jer 31:27–34; Psalm 119; Luke 18:1–8).
C248 Pentecost 22
Daniel Sihombing and Sandy Brodine discuss Haggai 1:15-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-7; and Luke 20:27-38.
Proper 25 (30)
Sunday 29 October 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Joel 2:23-32
- Psalm: Psalm 65
- New Testament: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
- Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
C145 Pentecost 20
Kylie and Fran discuss Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14. Mention: Serene Jones and Enoch Seminar resources.
C249 Pentecost 23
Howard Wallace and Brendan Byrne discuss Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12 and Luke 21:5-19.
All Saints Day
Wednesday 01 November 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
- Psalm: Psalm 149
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:11-23
- Gospel: Luke 6:20-31
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 26 (31)
Sunday 05 November 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
- Psalm: Psalm 119:137-144
- New Testament: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
- Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
C146 Pentecost 21
Fran and Kylie focus on Habakkuk 1:2-4, 2:1-4 and Luke 19:1-10. Mention: Byrne’s The Hospitality of God.
Proper 27 (32)
Sunday 12 November 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Haggai 1:15b-2:9
- Psalm: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 or Psalm 98
- New Testament: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
- Gospel: Luke 20:27-38
C147 Pentecost 22
Robyn and U-Wen explore Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Luke 20:27-38, and 2 Thess 1:1-5, 13-17. Themes: resurrection, afterlife, tradition.
Proper 28 (33)
Sunday 19 November 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 65:17-25
- Psalm: Isaiah 12
- New Testament: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
- Gospel: Luke 21:5-19
C148 Pentecost 23
Apocalyptic themes for end of year. Robyn and Sean explore Isaiah 65:17-25, 2 Thess 3:6-13, and Luke 21:5-19.
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday 23 November 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Philippians 4:4-9
- Gospel: John 6:25-35
No episodes found for this week.
Reign of Christ - Proper 29 (34)
Sunday 26 November 2028
Readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:1-6
- Psalm: Luke 1:68-79
- New Testament: Colossians 1:11-20
- Gospel: Luke 23:33-43
C 250 Reign of Christ
Robyn and Fran discuss Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43, and bid farewell for now, as By the Well pauses.