These preaching ideas or sermon starters are based on the Revised Common Lectionary, which is being used in many churches in Australia and New Zealand.
This series was written by a variety of writers including: the Revs Edwin Clarke (Palmerston North), Martin Baker (Auckland), Gloria Zanders (Blenheim), Graham Millar (Wellington), Rev. Dr John Franklin (Palmerston North), Rev. Dr Harry Swadling (Wellington), Revs Alan Judge (Maniototo) and Warren Deason (North Shore).
Over the last few years these notes have been of particular value for:
The periods covered are:
Kit 1: Advent 1 – Christmas 2
Kit 2: Epiphany to Epiphany 8
Kit 3: Ash Wednesday – Easter Day
Kit 4: Easter 2 - Easter 7
Kit 5: Day of Pentecost - Pentecost 6
Kit 6: Pentecost 7 - Pentecost 13
Kit 7: Pentecost 14 – Pentecost 19
Kit 8: Pentecost 20 – Last Sunday After Pentecost
These ideas are beginnings, suggestions for the preparation of worship and should be adapted for your own parish's needs. The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. Please respect our copyright.