The First Sunday of Epiphany 2026 — Year A

The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ — Observed on the 11th Day of January A.D. 2026

Acclamations

I will make you as a light for the nations,
That my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.

Collects

Eternal Father, at the baptism of Jesus you revealed him to be your Son, and your Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove: Grant that we, who are born again by water and the Spirit, may be faithful as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A

Isaiah 42:1–9
Psalm 89:1–29 or Psalm 89:20–29
Acts 10:34–38
Matthew 3:13–17

Prefaces

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who took on our mortal flesh to reveal his glory; that he might bring us out of darkness and into his own glorious light.