Introduction and Call to Worship We come to worship the God who transfigures our lives and enables us to talk to him, face to face. Let us come into God’s presence with confidence and joy. Today’s Readings First Reading Exodus 24:12-18 God calls Moses up a high mountain, covered in God’s glory. Second Reading 2 Peter 1:16-21 Peter reminds his hearers that he was an eyewitness as God glorified Jesus. Gospel Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a mountain

Introduction and Call to Worship “O Lord, our sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” We give thanks and praise that in this service the God of all creation comes amongst us and makes himself known in the simple sacrament of bread and wine. Today’s Readings First Reading Genesis 1:1 – 2:3 God creates the world and everything in it in six days and rests on the seventh. Second Reading Romans 8:18-25 Paul compares the “sufferings of this present time” with

Introduction and Call to Worship The Lord calls out “Come who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Let us gather together to worship the Lord and receive from him. Today's Readings First Reading Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12] The prophet Isaiah casts his eye over the worship practices of his people and finds them wanting. The people fast and pray but they continue to seek their own pleasure and oppress others. Instead the people are enjoined to fast by letting th

Introduction and Call to Worship Today is the Feast of the Presentation, when Jesus was taken to the Temple to become fully integrated into his community, according to the Law. His divine identity was confirmed by the prophet-witnesses and his acceptance gave him the starting point for his future ministry, so this is our celebration too! Today’s Readings First Reading Malachi 3:1-5 All who serve the people must first be one of them. From there the work of God proceeds, wi