Readings
The readings for Sundays in December are as follows:
| First Reading | Psalm | Second Reading | Gospel | |
| December 6 Advent 2 |
Isaiah 40: 1-11 | 85: 1-2, 8-13 | 2 Peter 3: 8-15a | Mark 1: 1-8 |
| December 13 Advent 3 |
Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 | 126
|
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 | John 1: 6-8, 19-28 |
| December 20 Advent 4 |
2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16 | Luke 1: 46b-55 | Romans 16: 25-27 | Luke 1: 26-38 |
| December 25
Christmas Day |
Isaiah 62: 6 – 12 | 97 | Titus 3: 4 – 7 | Luke 2: 1 – 20 |
| December 27
Christmas 1 |
Isaiah 61: 10 – 62: 3 | 148 | Galatians 4: 4-7 | Luke 2: 15-21 |
Year’s Mind
George Staines, Margaret and William Marshall, Alan Colvin, Robert Murray, Patrick Lauderdale, Neil Ross, Margaret Deed
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
6th: Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain
13th: The Falkland Islands
20th: Mission agencies and the Mothers’ Union around the world
25th: The Peace of Jerusalem and the People of Bethlehem
27th: Other denominations and the ecumenical movement
The Cycle can be seen if full here.
