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1 Nov 2026: Proper 26, Ordinary/Lectionary 31 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Josh 3:7-17
Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37
1 Thess 2:9-13
Matt 23:1-12
Micah 3:5-12
Psalm 43

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1 Nov 2026: All Saints' Day (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Rev 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
1 John 3:1-3
Matt 5:1-12

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8 Nov 2026: Proper 27, Ordinary/Lectionary 32 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Josh 24:1-3, 14-25
Psalm 78:1-7
1 Thess 4:13-18
Matt 25:1-13
Amos 5:18-24
Psalm 70

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15 Nov 2026: Proper 28, Ordinary/Lectionary 33 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Judg 4:1-7
Psalm 123
1 Thess 5:1-11
Matt 25:14-30
Zeph 1:7, 12-18
Psalm 90:1-12

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22 Nov 2026: Reign of Christ / Proper 29, Ordinary/Lectionary 34 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Ezek 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Eph 1:15-23
Matt 25:31-46
Ezek 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7

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29 Nov 2026: First Sunday of Advent (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
1 Cor 1:3-9
Mrk 13:24-37

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6 Dec 2026: Second Sunday of Advent (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
2 Pet 3:8-15
Mrk 1:1-8

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13 Dec 2026: Third Sunday of Advent (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
Luke 1:46-55
1 Thess 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

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20 Dec 2026: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year B)

Bible Readings:

2 Sam 7:1-11, 16
Luke 1:46-55
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Rom 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

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25 Dec 2026: Christmas - Proper 1 (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Tit 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14, 15-20

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25 Dec 2026: Christmas - Proper 2 (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 62:6-12
Psalm 97
Tit 3:4-7
Luke 2:1-7, 8-20

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25 Dec 2026: Christmas - Proper 3 (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 52:7-10
Psalm 98
Heb 1:1-4, 5-12
John 1:1-14

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27 Dec 2026: First Sunday after Christmas Day (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 61:10-62:3
Psalm 148
Gal 4:4-7
Luke 2:22-40

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1 Jan 2027: Holy Name of Jesus (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Num 6:22-27
Psalm 8
Gal 4:4-7
Phil 2:5-11
Luke 2:15-21

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1 Jan 2027: New Year's Day (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Eccles 3:1-13
Psalm 8
Rev 21:1-6
Phil 2:5-11
Matt 25:31-46

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3 Jan 2027: Second Sunday after Christmas Day (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Jer 31:7-14
Psalm 147:12-20
Eph 1:3-14
John 1:1-9, 10-18

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6 Jan 2027: Epiphany of the Lord (Year B)

Bible Readings:

Isa 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Eph 3:1-12
Matt 2:1-12

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Welcome to AREA 52 - the home of creative worship ideas for every week, relating to the Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary.

You can browse the upcoming weeks, or search ahead for a specific date or Lectionary week, and then click on links to a growing collection of resources - scripts, poems, PowerPoints, prayers, and more. Feel free to use these in services, small groups and personal worship, and to adapt the ideas to suit your context.

AREA 52 is the brainchild of Bob Hartman - bestselling author and much loved storyteller, who just loves to help people engage with the Bible afresh.

Bob's stories and scripts are here alongside resources from other writers and creators, including the usual engageworship.org team. We would also like to thank the financial donors who have made these resources free for all.

If you are not familiar with the Revised Common Lectionary we have written an article on why and how you might make use of it. But whether your follow the Lectionary closely, dip into it for key points of the church year, or are just exploring it for the first time, we hope and pray these resources will be a blessing to you and your church.

 

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