YEAR C (2012–2013)
THEMES AND SCRIPTURES

(Note: “Inspired Version” Bible verse numbers are noted where they differ; bold indicates scripture(s) to which theme is most closely tied.)

 

DECEMBER 2012

2 God’s Promise Will Be Fulfilled (Hope)
First Sunday of Advent
Jeremiah 33:14–16, Psalm 25:1–10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13, Luke 21:25–36

9 All Shall See God’s Salvation (Peace)
Second Sunday of Advent
Malachi 3:1–4, Luke 1:68–79/1:67–78 IV, Philippians 1:3–11, Luke 3:1–6/3:1–11 IV

16 God Is among You (Love)
Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14–20, Isaiah 12:2–6, Philippians 4:4–7, Luke 3:7–18/3:12–25 IV

23 Rejoice! (Joy)
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:2–5a, Luke 1:46–55, Hebrews 10:5–10, Luke 1:39–45/1:39–44 IV

30 Let Christ Be in You
First Sunday after Christmas Day
1 Samuel 2:18–20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12–17; Luke 2:41–52

JANUARY 2013

6 Follow the Star
Epiphany
Isaiah 60:1–6; Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14; Ephesians 3:1–12; Matthew 2:1–12/3:1–12 IV

13 Descend, Holy Spirit
First Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 43:1–7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14–17; Luke 3:15–17, 21–22/3:22–24, 28–29 IV

20 Believe in Christ
Racial Justice Day
Second Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 62:1–5, Psalm 36:5–10, 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, John 2:1–11

27 Christ’s Mission Is Our Mission
Third Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12–31a/12:12–30, 31b IV; Luke 4:14–21/4:13–21 IV

FEBRUARY 2013

3 Challenged by the Truth
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Jeremiah 1:4–10, Psalm 71:1–6, 1 Corinthians 13:1–13, Luke 4:21–30

10 Listen to Jesus
Last Sunday after the Epiphany (Ordinary Time)
Youth Ministries Day
Transfiguration Sunday
Exodus 34:29–35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2, Luke 9:28–43/9:28–43a IV

17 Give Your First Fruits
First Sunday in Lent
Deuteronomy 26:1–11; Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16; Romans 10:8b–13; Luke 4:1–13/4:1–12 IV

24 Become a Covenant People
Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 15:1–12, 17–18/15:1–16, 20–21 IV; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17—4:1; Luke 13:31–35/13:31–36 IV

MARCH 2013

3 Thirst for God
World Hunger Emphasis
Third Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 55:1–9, Psalm 63:1–8, 1 Corinthians 10:1–13, Luke 13:1–9

10 Lost and Found
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Joshua 5:9–12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16–21; Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32

17 Accept the Gift
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 43:16–21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b–14, John 12:1–8

24 Blessed Is the One Who Comes
Palm/Passion Sunday
Luke 19:28–40/19:27–39 IV; Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29; Isaiah 50:4–9a/50:4–6 IV; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Luke 22:14—23:56/22:14—23:57 IV

31 Christ Is Risen
Easter 
Isaiah 65:17–25; Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; 1 Corinthians 15:19–26; Luke 24:1–12/24:1–11 IV

APRIL 2013

7 We Are Witnesses
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:27–32, Psalm 118:14–29, Revelation 1:4–8, John 20:19–31

14 Be God’s Instrument
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:1–20, Psalm 30, Revelation 5:11–14, John 21:1–19

21 Alive in the Lord
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:36–43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9–17, John 10:22–30

28 Make No Distinction
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 11:1–18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1–6, John 13:31–35

MAY 2013

5 Proclaim the Good News
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:9–15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5; John 14:23–29

12 Believe in God
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:16–34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12–14, 16–17, 20–21; John 17:20–26

19 Come, Holy Spirit
Pentecost/Endowment Day 
Acts 2:1–21; Psalm 104:24–34, 35b; Romans 8:14–17; John 14:8–17, (25–27)

26 God Cares
Trinity Sunday
First Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1–5; John 16:12–15

JUNE 2013

2 Glorify God
Ordinary Time (Proper 4)
1 Kings 18:20–39, Psalm 96, Galatians 1:1–12, Luke 7:1–10

9 Respond in Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 5)
1 Kings 17:8–24, Psalm 146, Galatians 1:11–24, Luke 7:11–17

16 Make Responsible Choices
Ordinary Time (Proper 6)  
1 Kings 21:1–21a, Psalm 5:1–8, Galatians 2:15–21, Luke 7:36—8:3

23 Where Do We Encounter God?
Ordinary Time (Proper 7)
1 Kings 19:1–15a, Psalms 42 and 43, Galatians 3:23–29, Luke 8:26–39/8:26–40 IV

30 Called to Mission
Ordinary Time (Proper 8)
2 Kings 2:1–2, 6–14; Psalm 77:1–2, 11–20; Galatians 5:1, 13–25; Luke 9:51–62

JULY 2013

7 Humble Yourself
Ordinary Time (Proper 9)
2 Kings 5:1–14; Psalm 30; Galatians 6:1–16; Luke 10:1–11, 16–20/10:1–11, 17–21 IV

14 Who Is Your Neighbor?
Ordinary Time (Proper 10)
Amos 7:7–17, Psalm 82, Colossians 1:1–14, Luke 10:25–37/10:26–38 IV

21 What Matters Most?
Ordinary Time (Proper 11)
Amos 8:1–12, Psalm 52, Colossians 1:15–28, Luke 10:38–42/10:39–43 IV

28 Teach Us to Pray
Ordinary Time (Proper 12)
Hosea 1:2–10, Psalm 85, Colossians 2:6–19, Luke 11:1–13/11:1–14 IV

AUGUST 2013

4 Share Generously
Ordinary Time (Proper 13)
Hosea 11:1–11; Psalm 107:1–9, 43; Colossians 3:1–11; Luke 12:13–21/12:15–23 IV

11 Live in Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 14)
Isaiah 1:1, 10–20; Psalm 50:1–8, 22–23; Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16; Luke 12:32–40/12:35–47 IV

18 Shattering the Status Quo
Ordinary Time (Proper 15)
Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80:1–2, 8–19; Hebrews 11:29—12:2; Luke 12:49–56/12:58–65 IV

25 Be Compassionate
Ordinary Time (Proper 16)
Jeremiah 1:4–10, Psalm 71:1–6, Hebrews 12:18–29, Luke 13:10–17

SEPTEMBER 2013

1 All Are Welcome
World Hunger Emphasis
Ordinary Time (Proper 17)
Jeremiah 2:4–13; Psalm 81:1, 10–16; Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16; Luke 14:1, 7–14

8 Formed by God
Ordinary Time (Proper 18)
Jeremiah 18:1–11; Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18; Philemon 1–21; Luke 14:25–33/14:25–34 IV

15 Rejoice! The Lost Is Found!
Heritage Day
Ordinary Time (Proper 19)
Jeremiah 4:11–12, 22–28; Psalm 14; 1 Timothy 1:12–17; Luke 15:1–10

22 Serve God
Ordinary Time (Proper 20)
Jeremiah 8:18—9:1, Psalm 79:1–9, 1 Timothy 2:1–7, Luke 16:1–13

29 God Is with Us
Ordinary Time (Proper 21)
Jeremiah 32:1–3a, 6–15; Psalm 91:1–6, 14–16; 1 Timothy 6:6–19; Luke 16:19–31/16:24–36 IV

OCTOBER 2013

6 Increase Our Faith
Ordinary Time (Proper 22)
Lamentations 1:1–6, Psalm 137, 2 Timothy 1:1–14, Luke 17:5–10

13 Get Up and Go
Ordinary Time (Proper 23)
Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7; Psalm 66:1–12; 2 Timothy 2:8–15; Luke 17:11–19

20 Justice for All
Children’s Sabbath
Ordinary Time (Proper 24)
Jeremiah 31:27–34, Psalm 119:97–104, 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5, Luke 18:1–8

27 Serve Humbly
Ordinary Time (Proper 25)
Joel 2:23–32; Psalm 65; 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18; Luke 18:9–14

NOVEMBER 2013

3 Respond to Grace
Ordinary Time (Proper 26)
Habakkuk 1:1–4, 2:1–4; Psalm 119:137–144; 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, 11–12; Luke 19:1–10

10 Bless God’s Name Forever
Ordinary Time (Proper 27)
Haggai 1:15b—2:9; Psalm 145:1–5, 17–21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–5, 13–17; Luke 20:27–38

17 Rejoice in God’s New Creation
Ordinary Time (Proper 28)
Isaiah 65:17–25, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13, Luke 21:5–19/21:5–18 IV

24 God’s Chosen One
Ordinary Time (Proper 29)
Jeremiah 23:1–6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11–20, Luke 23:33–43/23:34–44 IV