Tag Archives: Nativity of Jesus

Advent 4: Year A

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Name the child “Emmanuel” Isaiah 7:10-17 Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew’s story of the birth of Jesus includes a quotation from Isaiah, “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday After Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Adopted as Children of God Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 84 Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a Depending on what lectionary readings you choose today (there are several options: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 in which the Holy Family flees to Egypt; Luke 2:41-52 of the boy … Continue reading →

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The Holy Innocents – December 28th

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Weeping for our Children Isaiah 63:7–9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10–18 Matthew 2:13–23 The birth of Jesus according to the Gospel of St. Matthew is fraught with peril, flight, exile, and murder.  Most of us never hear of this drama since … Continue reading →

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The Feast of the Epiphany – January 6

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Revealing the mystery Isaiah 60:1-6, 9 Psalm 72:1-2, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 In choosing to be born for us, God chose to be known by us. God therefore reveals God’s own self in this way, in order that this … Continue reading →

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Themes of Christmas in Worship

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The following is an excerpt from Richard Giles book, “Times and Seasons: Creating Transformative Worship Throughout the Year” (2008: Church Publishing). Jesus was probably not actually born on December 25th, despite our celebration of his birth on this calendar date. … Continue reading →

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The Epiphany – January 6th

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The significance of Jesus’ birth is revealed to the world beyond Judea Isaiah 60:1-6, 9 Psalm 72:1-2, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 The Feast of the Epiphany, or Manifestation (revelation) of Christ to the Gentiles is observed on January 6 … Continue reading →

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The Incarnation

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Light Shines in the Night God came in Jesus of Nazareth to reveal the power of God’s love and healing. In the birth of Jesus we realize that God shares life with us intimately. We meet God “in the flesh” … Continue reading →

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