The Second Sunday of Epiphany 2026 — Year A

Observed on the 18th of January A.D. 2026

Personal Reflections

Pastor Simpson does not follow the Revised Common Lectionary; or any other lectionary as far as I can tell. For this reason the lessons I have included in this blog post will not reflect what the congregation heard in the service this morning. Although it would be my preference to follow the RCL, I don’t mind his choice of lessons, so long as they include a Gospel reading. Today the pastor’s selections included Jonah 3:1–10 and John 21:15–19. His sermon was titled God of a Second Chance.

Acclamations

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

Collects

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A

Exodus 12:21–28
Psalm 40:1–11
I Corinthians 1:1–9
John 1:29–42

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.