| Year A | Date | Scripture | Old Testament Lesson Plan | Gospel Lesson Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday between November 27 and December 3 | Isaiah 2:1-5 Matthew 24:36-44 | Come Let us Walk in the Light | Be Ready for Messages |
| Second Sunday of Advent | Sunday between December 4 and December 10 | Isaiah 11:1-10 Matthew 3:1-12 | A Branch Will Grow | I Will, With God’s Help |
| Third Sunday of Advent | Sunday between December 11 and December 17 | Isaiah 35:1-10 Matthew 11:2-11 | Everlasting Joy | Are You the One? |
| Fourth Sunday of Advent | Sunday between December 18 and December 24 | Isaiah 7:10-16 Matthew 1:18-25 | A Child Will be Born | God is With Us |
| First Sunday after Christmas Day | Sunday between December 26 and January 1 | Isaiah 63:7-9 Matthew 2:13-23 | Joy to the World, Rejoice! | Trust and Go |
| Second Sunday after Christmas Day | Sunday between January 2 and January 5 | Jeremiah 31:7-14 John 1:(1-9), 10-18 | Proclaim and Give Praise | A Star Led the Way |
| Baptism of the Lord (First Sunday after the Epiphany) | Sunday between January 7 and January 13 | Isaiah 42:1-9 Matthew 3:13-17 | The Light of God’s Promise | Anointed with The Holy Spirit and With Power |
| Second Sunday after the Epiphany | Sunday between January 14 and January 20 | Isaiah 49:1-7 John 1:29-42 | The Light of Christ | Following the Light |
| Third Sunday after the Epiphany | Sunday between January 21 and January 27 | Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23 | Changing Darkness into Light | A Light has Dawned |
| Feast of the Presentation | February 2 | Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 2:22-40 | n/a | A Light to the Nations |
| Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany | Sunday between January 28 and February 3 | Micah 6:1-8 Matthew 5:1-12 | Justice, Mercy, Walk Humbly | Life-giving Attitudes |
| Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany | Sunday between February 4 and February 10 | Isaiah 58:1-9a, (9b-12) Matthew 5:13-20 | The Light of Christ | Let your Light Shine |
| Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany | Sunday between February 11 and February 17 | Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Matthew 5:21-37 | Living in Covenant | New Ways for a New Kingdom |
| Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany | Sunday between February 18 and February 24 | Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Matthew 5:38-48 | Be Holy, For I am Holy | Choosing Peace |
| Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany | Sunday between February 25 and February 29 | Isaiah 49:8-16a Matthew 6:24-34 | I Will Not Forget You | Do Not Worry about Tomorrow |
| Last Sunday after the Epiphany | Exodus 24:12-18 Matthew 17:1-9 | Following God | The Disciples See the Brightness of Jesus | |
| First Sunday in Lent Intergenerational | Matthew 4:1-11 | n/a | Turning to God and One Another | |
| First Sunday in Lent | Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Matthew 4:1-11 | Saying Yes to God | Seeking Another Way | |
| Second Sunday in Lent | Genesis 12:1-4a John 3:1-17 | Faith in God | The Choice to Risk Believing | |
| Third Sunday in Lent | Exodus 17:1-7 John 4:5-42 | Trust in God | She said, “Come and See” | |
| Fourth Sunday in Lent | 1 Samuel 16:1-13 John 9:1-41 | God Looks at our Heart | Searching for Sight | |
| Fifth Sunday in Lent | Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 11:1-45 | Prophets Bring Hope | Getting Free from What Keeps us Bound | |
| Sixth Sunday in Lent | Palm Sunday | Isaiah 50:4-9a Matthew 26:14-27:66 | Prophets and Role Models | The Crucifixion |
| Easter Day | Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 | Easter Celebration! | Easter: Come and See | |
| Second Sunday of Easter | Acts 2:14a, 22-32 John 20:19-31 | Knowing Christ | Believing in Order to See | |
| Third Sunday of Easter | Acts2:14a, 36-41 Luke 24:13-35 | Promise | Known in the Breaking of the Bread | |
| Fourth Sunday of Easter | Acts 2:42-47 John 10:1-10 | Generosity and Peace | Who Will We Follow? | |
| Fifth Sunday of Easter | Acts 7:55-60 John 14:1-14 | Spirit and Courage | The Way, the Truth, and the Light | |
| Sixth Sunday of Easter | Acts 17:22-31 John 14:15-21 | We are God’s Offspring | The Spirit of Truth Within Us | |
| Seventh Sunday of Easter | Acts 1:6-14 John 17:1-11 | Power and Authority | That We All May Be One | |
| Day of Pentecost | Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 | The Gifts of the Holy Spirit | Gifts from the Spirit | |
| Trinity Sunday | Genesis 1:1-2:4a Matthew 28:16-20 | Discovering God: Trinity Sunday | God’s Call to Us to Mission | |
| Proper 6 | Sunday between June 12 and June 18 inclusive (if after Trinity Sunday) | Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7) Matthew 9:35 - 10:8, (9-23) | Laborers in the Harvest | |
| Proper 7 | Sunday between June 19 and June 25 inclusive (if after Trinity Sunday) | Genesis 21:8-21 Matthew 10:24-39 | Where is God? | God Knows Us |
| Proper 8 | Sunday between June 26 and July 2 inclusive | Genesis 22:1-14 Matthew 10:40-42 | This is Only a Test | Welcoming Christ |
| Proper 9 | Sunday between July 3 and July 9 inclusive | Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 | God Shows the Way | My Yoke is Easy |
| Proper 10 | Sunday between July 10 and July 16 inclusive | Genesis 25:19-34 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | Sibling Rivalry and God’s Love | Seeds and Soil |
| Proper 11 | Sunday between July 17 and July 23 inclusive | Genesis 28:10-19a Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 | The Lord is With Us | Wheat and Weeds |
| Proper 12 | Sunday between July 24 and July 30 inclusive | Genesis 29:15-28 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 | Waiting and Patience | Have You Understood All This? |
| Proper 13 | Sunday between July 31 and August 6 inclusive | Genesis 32:22-31 Matthew 14:13-21 | Lifelong Faith Journey | Being Fed and Feeding Others |
| Proper 14 | Sunday between August 7 and August 13 inclusive | Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Matthew 14:22-33 | Family and Feelings | Do Not Be Afraid |
| Proper 15 | Sunday between August 14 and August 20 inclusive | Genesis 45:1-15 Matthew 15:(10-20), 21-28 | Forgiveness | Words from our Heart |
| Proper 16 | Sunday between August 21 and August 27 inclusive | Exodus 1:8-2:10 Matthew 16:13-20 | Baby Moses | Who Do You Say That I Am? |
| Proper 17 | Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive | Exodus 3:1-15 Matthew 16:21-28 | Answering God’s Call | Stumbling Block |
| Proper 18 | Sunday between September 4 and September 10 inclusive | Exodus 12:1-14 Matthew 18:15-20 | Passover Meal | Conflict Resolution |
| Proper 19 | Sunday between September 11 and September 17 inclusive | Exodus 14:19-31 Matthew 18:21-35 | Parting of the Red Sea | Forgiveness |
| Proper 20 | Sunday between September 18 and September 24 inclusive | Exodus 16:2-15 Matthew 20:1-16 | God Provides | We Are All a Part of God’s Work |
| Proper 21 | Sunday between September 25 and October 1 inclusive | Exodus 17:1-7 Matthew 21:23-32 | Water | What God has Given Us To Do |
| Proper 22 | Sunday between October 2 and October 8 inclusive | Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Matthew 21:33-46 | God’s Instructions to Live and Love | Jesus is the Cornerstone |
| Proper 23 | Sunday between October 9 and October 15 inclusive | Exodus 32:1-14 Matthew 22:1-14 | Focus on God Our Creator | We are Invited |
| Proper 24 | Sunday between October 16 and October 22 inclusive | Exodus 33:12-23 Matthew 22:15-22 | God’s Presence in Our Lives | Giving to God |
| Proper 25 | Sunday between October 23 and October 29 inclusive | Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Matthew 22:34-46 | Remembering and Celebrating Moses | The Greatest Commandments |
| Proper 26 | Sunday between October 30 and November 5 inclusive | Joshua 3:7-17 Matthew 23:1-12 | Faith and Following God | Following God Humbly |
| All Saints | November 1 or the First Sunday in November | Revelation 7:9-17 Matthew 5:1-12 | n/a | Blessed Saints: All Saints’ Day |
| Proper 27 | Sunday between November 6 and November 12 inclusive | Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Matthew 25:1-13 | Serving the Lord, Walking with God | Be Prepared |
| Proper 28 | Sunday between November 13 and November 19 inclusive | Judges 4:1-7 Matthew 25:14-30 | Being a Leader | Using our Gifts |
| Proper 29 | Sunday between November 20 and November 26 inclusive | Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Matthew 25:31-46 | Shepherds and Giving Thanks | Service and Giving Thanks |