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Lectionary Resources — Year A
Trinity Sunday
Sunday 31 May 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
- Psalm: Psalm 8
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
- Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
A229 Trinity Sunday
Sally joins Howard to talk about Genesis 1:1–2:4 (with a nod to Psalm 8), 2 Corinthians 13:11–13, and Matthew 28:16–20. Also includes reference to Trinity artwork by Scott Erickson.
A130 Trinity Sunday
Do you have to talk about the Doctrine of the Trinity on Trinity Sunday? Well, no. But this Sunday, in particular, invites us to explore our image(s) of God and…
Proper 5 (10)
Sunday 07 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 33:1-12
- New Testament: Romans 4:13-25
- Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 6 (11)
Sunday 14 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)
- Psalm: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
- New Testament: Romans 5:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)
A231 Pentecost 3
Robyn and Howard discuss Genesis 18:1-15, Romans 5:1-8, and Matthew 9:35-10:8. We also mention Rublev's icon.
A131 Laughter, Hope and Hospitality
Rachel Kronberger joins us this week, the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, when we focus on Genesis 18:1-15 and Matthew 9:35-10:8, with a brief excursus into Romans 5. We trace the…
UCA Anniversary
Monday 22 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Ephesians 2:19-22
- Gospel: John 17:1-11
Proper 7 (12)
Sunday 21 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 21:8-21
- Psalm: Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
- New Testament: Romans 6:1b-11
- Gospel: Matthew 10:24-39
A232 Pentecost 4
Fran and Howard discuss Genesis 21:8-21 and Matthew 10:24-39. We mention Phyllis Trible's Texts of Terror and Rembrandt's 'Casting out of Hagar and Ishmael' (in the National Gallery of Victoria).
A230 Pentecost 2
In this episode Howard and Sally talk about the story of Abraham as it is told in Genesis 12:1–9 and also in Romans 4:13–25. They also look at Matthew 9:9–13,…
A132 Pentecost 3
Power, suffering, conflict, fear, and divine promise are themes in the biblical passages this week. Rachel Kronberger, Uniting Church Minister, joins us to discuss preaching the lectionary readings with a…
Uniting World Sunday
Sunday 28 June 2026
Proper 8 (13)
Sunday 28 June 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 22:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 13
- New Testament: Romans 6:12-23
- Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42
A133 Pentecost 4
This week Robyn and Fran focus on Genesis 22:1-14 the sacrifice or binding of Isaac. Is this an appalling story of an appalling God? Or a call to obedience in…
Proper 9 (14)
Sunday 05 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
- Psalm: Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13
- New Testament: Romans 7:15-25a
- Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
A234 Pentecost 6
Sean and Robyn discuss Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Romans 7:15-25; and Matthew 11:16-10, 25-30. We mention Sally Douglas's new book, Jesus Sophia.
A134 Pentecost 5
This week the lectionary offers a rare chance to preach on the love poetry known as Song of Songs (Song of Solomon). Hebrew Bible scholar, Brian Kolia, joins the podcast…
Proper 10 (15)
Sunday 12 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 25:19-34
- Psalm: Psalm 119:105-112
- New Testament: Romans 8:1-11
- Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
A235 Pentecost 7
Robyn and Sean discuss Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-11, and the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
A135 Pentecost 6
The Genesis reading takes us into the Jacob Cycle with the story of the twins, Jacob and Esau (Gen 25:19-34). Themes of miraculous births, younger sons usurping older sons, and…
Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday
Sunday 19 July 2026
Proper 11 (16)
Sunday 19 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 28:10-19a
- Psalm: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
- New Testament: Romans 8:12-25
- Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
A236 Pentecost 8
Kylie and Sean discuss preaching from Genesis 28:10-19, Romans 8:12-25 and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.
A136 Pentecost 7
The Genesis narrative continues as Jacob encounters God in his dream (Gen 28:10-19a). Key themes here include God s unfailing faithfulness to his covenant and the unexpected places God encounters…
Proper 12 (17)
Sunday 26 July 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128
- New Testament: Romans 8:26-39
- Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
A237 Pentecost 9
Kylie and Sean discuss Genesis 29:15-28, Romans 8:26-39 and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.
A137 Pentecost 8
We continue with the Jacob story in Genesis 29:15-28 where themes emerge about God choosing the unlikely person, that God s plan does not depend on our righteousness, and that…
Proper 13 (18)
Sunday 02 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 32:22-31
- Psalm: Psalm 17:1-7, 15
- New Testament: Romans 9:1-5
- Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
A238 Pentecost 10
Robyn is joined by John Bottomly and Brendan Byrne from Working the Lectionary podcast. We discuss Genesis 32:22-31 and Matthew 14:13-21 through the lens of work, economy, justice, and theology.
A138 Pentecost 9
Brian Kolia joins the podcast to discuss Jacob s wrestle with God in Genesis 32:22-31. We point to the humour in this story where God takes on some human characteristics…
Proper 14 (19)
Sunday 09 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b
- New Testament: Romans 10:5-15
- Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
A238 Pentecost 11
Fran and Robyn discuss Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Romans 10:5-15; and Matthew 14:22-33. We mentioned Dorothy Lee's book The Gospels Speak: Addressing Life's Questions.
A139 Pentecost 10
Meg Warner joins the podcast to talk about Joseph, favoritism, family dissension and trauma. We discuss how Joseph s story is contradictory and ambiguous; that Joseph himself is an enigma…
Proper 15 (20)
Sunday 16 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Genesis 45:1-15
- Psalm: Psalm 133
- New Testament: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
- Gospel: Matthew 15:(10-20), 21-28
A239 Pentecost 12
Robyn and Fran discuss Genesis 45:1-15; Romans 11:1-2, 29-32; and Matthew 15:21-28. We recommend this chapter in Texts of Terror by Dorothy Lee about the various ways to interpret the…
A140 Pentecost 11
Meg Warner unpacks the Joseph story through the lens of trauma, noting this is a turning point in the story where reconciliation occurs. We discuss Jesus encounter with the Canaanite…
Proper 16 (21)
Sunday 23 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 1:8-2:10
- Psalm: Psalm 124
- New Testament: Romans 12:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
A240 Pentecost 13
Brian and Robyn discuss Exodus 1:8-2:10, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20.
A141 Pentecost 12
Themes of fear, power, enslavement, genocide, and hope for liberation begin early in Exodus setting the tone for what will follow. We focus on the midwives who use their domestic…
Frontier Services Sunday
Sunday 30 August 2026
Feast of Creation
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Proper 17 (22)
Sunday 30 August 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b
- New Testament: Romans 12:9-21
- Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
A241 Pentecost 14
Brian and Fran discuss Exodus 3:1-15 and Matthew 16:21-28. We mention Hauerwas' theological commentary on Matthew and Andrew Root's work on enchantment/disenchantment in 'The Pastor in a Secular Age'.
A142 Pentecost 13
Moses encounter with God in the burning bush is a both a theophany and call story. We note that Moses wasn t looking for God, rather God took the initiative…
1st Sunday in Creation – Forest Sunday
Sunday 6 September 2026
Proper 18 (23)
Sunday 06 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 149
- New Testament: Romans 13:8-14
- Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
A242 Pentecost 15
Monica and Fran discuss Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149 and Matthew 18:15-20.
A143 Pentecost 14
Bill Loader joins the podcast this week to help unpack Matthew s advice in resolving Christian conflict without gossiping (Mt 18:15-20). We discuss the tension between forgiveness and judgment in…
2nd Sunday in Creation – Land Sunday
Sunday 13 September 2026
Proper 19 (24)
Sunday 13 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 14:19-31
- Psalm: Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
- New Testament: Romans 14:1-12
- Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
A243 Pentecost 16
Fran and Monica discuss Exodus 14:19-31; Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21; Psalm 114 and Matthew 18:21-35. We mention Sam Wells' book 'Love Mercy' and Terence Fretheim's Commentary on Exodus in the Interpretation…
A144 Pentecost 15
Themes of divine power, liberation, creation and salvation weave throughout the Exodus text. We talk about the ways the Crossing of the Red/Reed Sea has been used by oppressed communities…
3rd Sunday in Creation – Wilderness / Outback Sunday
Sunday 20 September 2026
Holy Cross
Monday 14 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Numbers 21:4b-9
- Psalm: Psalm 98:1-5 or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
- New Testament: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
- Gospel: John 3:13-17
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 20 (25)
Sunday 20 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-15
- Psalm: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
- New Testament: Philippians 1:21-30
- Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
A244 Pentecost 17
Brian and Robyn discuss Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, and Matthew 20:1-16. Themes of grumbling, freedom, and equity emerge. We refer to this cartoon.
A146 Pentecost 16
The Israelites journey to freedom in Exodus is hard and their complaints understandable. The providence of God dominates the passage. God hears and responds to the people, providing what they…
4th Sunday in Creation – River Sunday
Sunday 27 September 2026
Proper 21 (26)
Sunday 27 September 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
- New Testament: Philippians 2:1-13
- Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32
A245 Pentecost 18
Carolyn and Fran discuss Exodus 17:1-7; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32.
A147 Pentecost 17
Questions of Jesus authority an ongoing focus in Matthew now come to the fore in the parable from chapter 21, as Jesus challenge to the temple authorities escalates. The theme…
Older Person’s Sunday
Sunday 4 October 2026
St Francis Day
Sunday 4 October 2026
Proper 22 (27)
Sunday 04 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
- Psalm: Psalm 19
- New Testament: Philippians 3:4b-14
- Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46
A246 Pentecost 19
Fran and Rachel Kronberger discuss Exodus 20:14, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19 and Matthew 21:33-46. We mention a sermon series on the 10 Commandments by Bruce Barber delivered for St Mark…
A148 Pentecost 18
Megan Turton, a specialist on law in the Hebrew Bible, joins us to talk about the Decalogue and legal narrative in Exodus. Holiness, identity, and mutual covenant are key themes…
Proper 23 (28)
Sunday 11 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 32:1-14
- Psalm: Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
- New Testament: Philippians 4:1-9
- Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
A247 Pentecost 20
Monica and Robyn discuss themes of anxiety, leadership, and much more in Exodus 32:1-14; Philippians 4:1-9; and Matthew 22:1-4. We refer to these blog posts by Marg Mowczko on the…
A149 Pentecost 19
Kylie Crabbe steps in as co-host to discuss the episode with the Golden Calf (Exod 32) and the difficult parable of Matthew 22. No one in the parable gets it…
Anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Sunday 18 October 2026
Canadian Thanksgiving Day
Monday 12 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 8:7-18
- Psalm: Psalm 65
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 24 (29)
Sunday 18 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Exodus 33:12-23
- Psalm: Psalm 99
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
- Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22
A248 Pentecost 21
Rachel and Kylie discuss Exodus 33.12 23 and Matt 22.15 22, reflecting on Moses's desire for reassurance and to see God, and an attempt to trap Jesus with a question…
A150 Pentecost 20
Kylie Crabbe returns as guest co-host to discuss Moses request to see God (Exod 33:12-23), Paul s opening thanksgiving and affirmation in 1 Thessalonians (1:1-10), and Jesus test about paying…
Proper 25 (30)
Sunday 25 October 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
- Psalm: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
- Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46
A249 Pentecost 22
Kylie and Rachel discuss Deuteronomy 34.1 12, Psalm 90.1 6, 13 17, and Matthew 22.34 46. In the story of Moses's death they reflect on the images of perfection the…
A151 Pentecost 21
Rev Dev Anandarajan joins us for a conversation about Moses humble leadership in the story of his death in Deut 32. Moses is not heard bargaining with God over not…
All Saints Day
Sunday 01 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Revelation 7:9-17
- Psalm: Psalm 34:1-10, 22
- New Testament: 1 John 3:1-3
- Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
No episodes found for this week.
Proper 26 (31)
Sunday 01 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Joshua 3:7-17
- Psalm: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
- Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
A250 Pentecost 23
Fran and Robyn discuss Joshua 3:7-17; Matthew 23:1-12; and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. We quote from Robert Alter's Hebrew Bible introduction to Joshua.
A152 All Saints / Pentecost 22
Rev. Dr. Sunny Chen joins us for a conversation about the Greek words for love, resurrection promises, preaching for All Saints (All Souls) day, and Christian leadership. The All Saints…
Proper 27 (32)
Sunday 08 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
- Psalm: Psalm 78:1-7
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
A251 Pentecost 24
Kylie and Robyn discuss Matt 25.1 13, 1 Thess 4.13 18, and Josh 24.1 3a, 14 25. We set the Matthew reading in the context of the wider set of…
A153 Pentecost 23
This week preachers are invited to think about taking the opportunity to talk about resurrection and what happens at the end through the parable of the ten wedding attendants in…
Proper 28 (33)
Sunday 15 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Judges 4:1-7
- Psalm: Psalm 123
- New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
- Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
A252 Pentecost 25
Sally and Robyn discuss Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thess 5:1-11, and Matthew 25:14-30. The Thessalonians quote is from Nijay Gupta's commentary. The quote from Yahia Lababidi was from this…
A154 Pentecost 24
This week is the only chance in the RCL to preach on the book of Judges, specifically on a section about Deborah, the only female of the 6 judges named.…
Reign of Christ - Proper 29 (34)
Sunday 22 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
- Psalm: Psalm 100
- New Testament: Ephesians 1:15-23
- Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
A253 Reign of Christ / Christ the King
Sally Douglas and Robyn Whitaker finish the lectionary year with the a discussion of kingship and other themes in Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:5-23; and Matthew 25:31-46.We mention…
A155 - Reign of Christ
On the last week of the lectionary year, Fran and Robyn delve into the way the reign of God is described in these readings. Ezekiel 34:11-24 imagines God as a…
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday 26 November 2026
Readings
- Old Testament: Deuteronomy 8:7-18
- Psalm: Psalm 65
- New Testament: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
No episodes found for this week.