Tag: Pentecost Season

21Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Call to Worship from Ephesians 1.
  2. Organ prelude: Max Reger (1873-1916) “Scherzo in D”, Op 65, performed by Raúl Prieto Ramírez, on the restored 1928 Skinner Organ at Hope College, MI, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  3. First Reading: Amos 8:4-7, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 113, King James Version.
  5. Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (verse 1), from the Diane Bish “Joy of Music” program “Hymns of Faith”, Performed at Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, Creative Commons.
  6. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “If You Will Trust In God to Guide Thee.” Sung by Immanuel Congregational Church, Hartford. In the Public Domain.
  8. Gospel: Luke 16:1-16, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6.
  10. Blessing: From Ephesians 3.
  11. Postlude: Max Reger (1873-1916) “Toccata and Fuge a-moll,” opus 80, performed by Kerstin Wolf on the Beckerath-Orgel in St. Petri, Hamburg, around 2015. This recording is used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

14Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 107.
  2. Hymn: “Come, Thou Almighty King”, unknown congregation, available in public domain.
  3. First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 51:1-10, King James Version.
  5. Motet: Orlando de Lassus (1532-1594) “Miserere Mei Deus” performed by Vocal Ensemble Lege in 1999; uploaded to YouTube by Вікторія Джоган, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license. 
  6. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin (1711-1774), “London Old, Interlude 1”, uploaded to YouTube by Chordis and Organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  
  8. Gospel: Luke 15:1-10, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: Chanted by unknown congregation, uploaded to YouTube by “LabourerFaith”, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  10. Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
  11. Postlude: Nicholaus Bruhns (1665-1697) “Praeludium, e-moll”, performed on Arp Schnitger Orgel at Ganderkesee, by Thorsten Ahlrichs, use in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

07Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost

  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 27:1.
  2. Organ prelude: Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707), “Prince of Denmark March”, Performed by Michael Rondeau, available in the public domain, at MusOpen.org.
  3. First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 1, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri: From a live service at the First Presbyterian Church of Wolcott. Used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Philemon 1:1-21, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, public domain.
  8. Gospel: Luke 14:25-33, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer: From the Book of Common Prayer 1662.  
  10. Benediction: From the Book of Common Prayer 1662.
  11. Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) “Fantasia and Fugue”, BWV 562, performed by Gosse Hulzinga, in the public domain at MusOpen.org.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. All audio files are given with attribution where known.

01Sep

Celebration of the 12th Sunday after Pentecost 2025

  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 57:5.
  2. Organ prelude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Praeludium und Fuge” BuxWV 147, performed on ernst stolz Hauptwerk Müller organ Oosterwijtwerd, uploaded to YouTube by “My Years With Early Music”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Proverbs 25:6-7, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 112, King James Version.
  5. Response: G. F. Handel (1685-1759) “Praise the Lord”, performed in 2012 by “Con Anima” – St. Patricks College Choir. Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  6. Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin (1711-1774), “London New, Interlude 3”, uploaded to YouTube by Chordis and Organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: from Matthew 6.
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Postlude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Toccata en Fa majeur” BuxWV 156, performed by Anne-Gaëlle Chanon on the orgue Schnitger de la Martinikerk de Groningen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

25Aug

Celebration of the 11th Sunday After Pentecost

  1. Opening Acclamation: From Matthew 11.
  2. Hymn: “Be Still My Soul”, performed by the Thomas Cumberland Choir, from “Sunday Hymn Sing” in the Community Audio section of Archive.org.
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 58:9-14. King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 103:1-8, King James Version.
  5. Motet: “Bless the Lord O My Soul”, by Ippolov-Ivanov, uploaded by Jim-Jauw, Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  6. Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”, verse 1, performed at St. John’s Church, Redhill, uploaded to YouTube by Ginette and Peter Nye, and used in accordance with the Creative Commons License.
  8. Gospel: Luke 13:10-17, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.  
  10. Blessing: 1 Timothy 1:17.
  11. Postlude: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621), “Fantasia Cromatica”. Performed by Jin Kyung Limon the Fisk organ at Stanford University, Nov 2015; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

02Aug

Celebration of the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 2025

  1. Call to Worship: Matthew 6.
  2. Organ Prelude: Thomas Attwood (1733-1775) “Sonatina in G” performed by Joey Wetzels, on a Klais organ, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 49:1-12: King James Bible.
  5. Hymn: “Tis the Gift to Be Simple”, traditional Shaker hymn arranged by Bob Chilcott, performed at Ely Cathedral by the Chapel Choir of Saint James School, Hagerstown, MD. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “I’d Rather Have Jesus than Silver and Gold”, performed by Jerome Hines, bass, accompanied by Diane Bish, organ, from the program “Joy Of Music 8315: Jerome Hines Part 1” used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 12:13-21, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: Setting by Robert stone (1516-1613). Sung by the choir of St. David’s Church, Exeter, 2018. Uploaded to YouTube by David Walsh, used by permission.
  10. Benediction from Romans.
  11. Postlude: Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759) “Sarabande in D-minor” HWV 473, performed by Barry Lyndon. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
27Jul

Celebration of the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 2025

  1. Opening Acclamation: Ephesians 1.
  2. Organ Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” performed by Lois Mountz on the organ of Copeland Oaks Chapel in Sebring, Ohio in 2012. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 138, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri, excerpted from a compline service, Trinity Church, Boston in May 2016. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19), World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: “O Christ, Our True and Only Light”, uploaded to YouTube by The Lutheran Kantor Projekt, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 11:1-13, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer 1662.
  10. Benediction from the Book of Common Prayer 1662.
  11. Postlude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) “Passcaglia in D-minor, BuxWV 161″ performed by Michael Geest on the Flentrop organ at Sint Niklaas Kerk in Gent. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. Music is used according to license, and attribution given where known.

20Jul

Celebration of the Word for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 2025

  1. Opening Acclamation: Psalm 51.
  2. Anthem: Christopher Tye (1505-1572), “O Come, Ye Servants of the Lord.” Performed by the Vespercantorij of the Groningen Student Church during Vespers in the Martini Church of Groningen, Netherlands, May 29, 2011.  Uploaded to YouTube by “niekdd” and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Genesis 18: 1-10, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 15, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri, excerpted from Herbert Brewer (1865-1928), “Magnificat in D”, sung by “The Consort”, members of St John the Evangelist, Redhill, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-28, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin – London New — Interlude 3, uploaded to YouTube by “chordis & organo”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Amen: Extracted from William Byrd (c. 1540-1623), “Siderum rector, Deus alme, nostris”, from St. Thomas Church, 5th Avenue, webcast circa 2012. (Fair Use)
  12. Postlude: Georg Böhm (1661-1733), Extract from Partita “Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele”, performed by Benjamin Alard on the 1694 organ at St. Sixtus und Sinicius’s church in Hohenkirchen, Germany. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.  

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

13Jul

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 2025

  1. Opening Acclamation: 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
  2. Hymn: “Alleluia Sing to Jesus” by Stour Valley Benefice, United Kingdom, August 2021, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Lesson: Readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14.
  4. Psalm 25:1-10, King James Version.
  5. Anthem: Psalm 25 v 6, sung by Northern Presbytery Choir, uploaded to YouTube by Sean McPherson, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  6. Second Reading: Colossians 1:1-16, World English Bible.
  7. Alleluia: Giovanni de Palestrina (1525-1594) “Alleluia”, sung by the choir of First Congregational Church of LA, used in accordance with the Creative Commons License.
  8. Gospel: Luke 10:25-37, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: Setting by Phillippe Radcliffe (1905-1986), performed at Kerke de Laurens, Rotterdam, in 2020. Used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.
  10. Blessing: Ephesians 3.

Readings correspond the the Revised Common Lectionary.

06Jul

Celebration of the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 2025

  1. Prelude: “America the beautiful”, by the U.S. Army Band, in the public domain at Archive.org.
  2. Opening Acclamation: Psalm 107
  3. First Lesson: Isaiah 66:10-14
  4. Hymn: Amazing Grace, for Trombone Choir. Public domain at Archive.org.
  5. Psalm 66:1-10, King James Version.
  6. Gloria Patri, instrumental (piano), uploaded to YouTube by Christina Iqupen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  7. Second Reading: Galatians 6:1-16, World English Bible.
  8. Hymn: “Take, O Take Me As I AM”, sung by Immanuel Congregational Church, 2013. In the public domain at Archive.org.
  9. Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, World English Bible.
  10. The Lord’s Prayer: Earl Killian. Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  11. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  12. Choral amen. Public domain at Archive.org.
  13. Postlude: “America the beautiful”, performed on guitar, uploaded to Archive.org by Rick Zerndt; In the public domain.  

Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.