The notes this week were prepared by Elizabeth Bryce. There are five postings, this introduction and one for each of the four lectionary readings. You might want to begin with one reading that connects to your story this week. If you have feedback or comments, I would be happy to respond, and will try to do so later in the week.
Take a moment to centre yourself in a prayer from John Calvin, in celebration of the 500th year of his birth
Grant, Almighty God, that as thou shinest on us by thy word, we may not be blind at midnight, nor wilfully seek darkness, and thus lull our minds asleep: but may we be roused daily by thy words, and may we stir up ourselves more and more to fear thy name and thus present ourselves and all our pursuits, as a sacrifice to thee, that thou mayest peaceably rule, and perpetually dwell in us, until thou gatherest us to thy celestial habitation, where there is reserved for us eternal rest and glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
This Sunday is also called Reformation Sunday:
On the night of October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther knew that many of the faithful would worship there for All Saints’ Day (November 1), and see his theses in protest of church corruption and misguided theology. It also contained an invitation to a scholarly debate.
Question for Reflection:
If you were to nail 95 theses (or less) on your church door, which aspects of your church’s life need “reformation” today?
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