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Readings
The readings for Sundays in January are as follows.
| First Reading | Second Reading | Gospel | |
| January 5 Epiphany |
Isaiah 60: 1-6 | Ephesians 3: 1-12 | Matthew 2: 1-12 |
| January 12 Baptism of Christ |
Isaiah 42: 1-9 | Acts 10: 34-43 | Matthew 3: 13-17 |
| January 19 Epiphany 2 |
Isaiah 49: 1-7 | 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 | John 1: 29-42 |
| January 26 Epiphany 3 |
Isaiah 9: 1-4 | 1 Corinthians 1: 10-18 | Matthew 4: 12-23 |
Year’s Mind
In this month we remember especially Alec Colvin, Arthur Babister, Gwen Johnston, Tom Morgan, Mary Sneddon, Nigel Harris, Jean Harris, Jeanie Goudie.
Eternal Lord God, who holdest all souls in life: We beseech thee to shed forth upon all the faithful departed the bright beams of thy light and heavenly comfort; and grant that they, and we with them, may at length attain to the joys of thine eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle can be seen in full here.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
5th: The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
12th: The Anglican Church of Australia
19th: The United Church of Bangladesh
26th: The Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil
The Cycle can be seen if full here.
