Weekly Seeds is a weekly email summary of our popular resource for lectionary-based Bible study. It includes next Sunday's Bible reading, a brief meditation, and reflections from ancient or contemporary sources. Each email links to the full version, which you'll also find linked further down this page. Click the "Signup" button below to subscribe when the form is complete.
With Authority/Power to Do
All will be amazed by the reality of God's love
Moving Forward/Embracing the Tension
Throwing down our nets and following Jesus
Called and Recalled
Each one of us deeply known, deeply cherished
New Beginnings/Into Right Relationship
Sunday, January 11
The Baptism of Christ (First Sunday after Epiphany)
Focus Theme
New Beginnings/Into Right Relationship
Weekly Prayer
Holy God, creator of light and herald of goodness, at the waters of baptism you proclaimed Jesus your beloved Son. With the baptized of every time and generation, may we say yes to your call of repentance and be led to the life of abundance we experience in your kinship and your love. Amen.
Long-Awaited Gift/Righteousness is Born
Seeing 'beyond' on a bright and hope-filled morning
Close to God's Heart
Sunday, January 4
Second Sunday after Christmas
Focus Theme
Close to God's Heart
Weekly Prayer
Gracious God, You have redeemed us through Jesus Christ, the first-born of all creation, whose birth we celebrate as the child of Bethlehem. Bless us with every spiritual blessing, that we may live as your adopted children and witness to your glory with unending praise and thanksgiving. Amen.
God With Us/Great Reversals
Preparing for extraordinary and grace-filled things to happen
Hope Restored/Rejoice Always
Rejoicing at God's hand at work in the world
Words of Comfort
The Old Testament God of tenderness, comfort and care
Longing
What we dare to long for, what we dare to dream