Introduction
A lectionary, if you're new to the term, is simply a pattern of readings from the bible. In Methodism we are on a three year pattern which takes us through the whole bible in that time, with one set of readings each week. This allows us to read all of the bible and make sure that we are learning from all of it rather than just from our 'favourite passages' and allows us to ensure that we appreciate and digest the whole thing.
The readings below are for the upcoming months. If you are new to the Christian faith and don't have a bible, do drop into one of our churches on a Sunday morning and we'll help you get hold of one.
LECTIONARY FOR 3rd SEPTEMBER – 26th NOVEMBER 2023
YEAR A
3 Sept - 22nd in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 3: 1-15
Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45c
Romans 12: 9-21
Matthew 16: 21-28
Related
Jeremiah 15: 15-21
Psalm 26: 1-8
Romans 12: 9-21
Matthew 16: 21-28
10 Sept - 23rd in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 12: 1-14
Psalm 149
Romans 13: 8-14
Matthew 18: 15-20
Related
Ezekiel 33: 7-11
Psalm 119: 33-40
Romans 13: 8-14
Matthew 18: 15-20
17 Sept - 24th in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 14: 19-31
Psalm 114
or Canticle: Exodus 15: 1b -11, 20-21
Romans 14: 1-12
Matthew 18: 21-35
Related
Genesis 50: 15-21
Psalm 103: (1-7) 8-13
Romans 14: 1-12
Matthew 18: 21-35
24 Sept - 25th in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 16: 2-15
Psalm 105: 1-6, 37-45
Philippians 1: 21-30
Matthew 20: 1-16
Related
Jonah 3: 10 – 4: 11
Psalm 145: 1-8
Philippians 1: 21-30
Matthew 20: 1-16
1 Oct - 26th in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 17: 1-7
Psalm 78: 1-4, 12-16
Philippians 2: 1-13
Matthew 21: 23-32
Related
Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-32
Psalm 25: 1-9
Philippians 2: 1-13
Matthew 21: 23-32
8 Oct - 27th in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19
Philippians 3: 4b -14
Matthew 21: 33-46
Related
Isaiah 5: 1-7
Psalm 80: 7-15
Philippians 3: 4b -14
Matthew 21: 33-46
15 Oct - 28th in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 32: 1-14
Psalm 106: 1-6, 19-23
Philippians 4: 1-9
Matthew 22: 1-14
Related
Isaiah 25: 1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4: 1-9
Matthew 22: 1-14
22 Oct - 29th in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Exodus 33: 12-23
Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10
Matthew 22: 15-22
Related
Isaiah 45: 1-7
Psalm 96: 1-9 (10-13)
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10
Matthew 22: 15-22
29 Oct - 30th in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Deuteronomy 34: 1-12
Psalm 90: 1-6, 13-17
1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8
Matthew 22: 34-46
Related
Leviticus 19: 1-2, 15-18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8
Matthew 22: 34-46
All Saints 1 Nov
Revelation 7: 9-17
Psalm 34: 1-10, 22
1 John 3: 1-3
Matthew 5: 1-12
5 Nov - 31st in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Joshua 3: 7-17
Psalm 107: 1-7, 33-37
1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13
Matthew 23: 1-12
Related
Micah 3: 5-12
Psalm 43
1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13
Matthew 23: 1-12
12 Nov - 32nd in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78: 1-7
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Matthew 25: 1-13
Related
Wisdom of Solomon 6: 12-16
or Amos 5: 18-24
Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 6: 17-20
or Psalm 70
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Matthew 25: 1-13
or for REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Isaiah 25: 1-9 or Isaiah 52: 7-12 or Micah 4: 1-8
Psalm 9: 9-20 or Psalm 46
Romans 8: 31-35, 37-39 or Revelation 22: 1-5
Matthew 5: 1-12 or Matthew 5: 43-48 or John 15: 9-17
19 Nov - 33rd in Ordinary Time
Continuous
Judges 4: 1-7
Psalm 123
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11
Matthew 25: 14-30
Related
Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-18
Psalm 90: 1-8 (9-11) 12
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11
Matthew 25: 14-30
26 Nov - Sunday before Advent
Christ the King
Continuous/Related
Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95: 1-7a
or Psalm 100
Ephesians 1: 15-23
Matthew 25: 31-46
