Revised Common Lectionary, Reign of Christ, Year A. This vision focuses on service. In your congregation, how might you love and serve Christ as you love and serve your neighbors in need — living into the Matthew 25 vision of eradicating systemic poverty, dismantling structural racism, and building congregational vitality? Reader: Becky Purcell. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Revised Common Lectionary, Proper 28, Year A. This parable focuses on treasure. In your congregation, how can you be good stewards of the gifts of God as you await Christ’s return— sharing in the Matthew 25 vision of eradicating systemic poverty, dismantling structural racism, and building congregational vitality? Reader: Derek Wadlington. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Proper 27, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. This parable focuses on time. In your congregation, how will you use the resource of time as you watch for the coming of God’s realm — advancing the Matthew 25 vision of eradicating systemic poverty, dismantling structural racism, and building congregational vitality? Reader: Kelly Abraham. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Proper 26, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [vitality] In the realm of God, the humble are exalted. The “five books” of Matthew’s Gospel begin (Matthew 5:1–12) and end (Matthew 25:31–46) with an emphasis on humble service in Jesus’ name. Why is this kind of leadership so important for building congregational vitality? Readers: Derek Wadlington and Kim Wadlington. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Abide with Me” and “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/yw...

Proper 25, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [racism] In the realm of God, we live by love. Jesus teaches that all of Scripture can be summarized in two commandments: loving God (Deuteronomy 6:5) and loving neighbors (Leviticus 19:18). How does this “rule of love” support and stand behind the work of dismantling racism? Reader: Andy James. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Abide with Me” and “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Proper 24, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [poverty] In the realm of God, we honor God’s image. The coin used to pay the tax was marked with the likeness of the emperor; each human being is made in the image of God. Jesus’ words in this parable present us with a critical decision: What or whom do we value most? Reader: Phillip Morgan. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Abide with Me” and “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Proper 23, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [poverty] In the realm of God, a table is set. Many are called to the “marriage supper of the Lamb” (see Revelation 19:9). God’s gracious invitation upsets our expectations, overturning the tables of power and privilege and disrupting the systems that perpetuate poverty. Reader: Barry Ensign-George. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Abide with Me” and “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Proper 22, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [racism] In the realm of God, the crucified one is the cornerstone. Structural racism is built on hatred and fear. But the beloved community is built on God’s beloved Son—the very one who was betrayed, denied, rejected, despised, and put to death on a cross. Reader: Nikki Collins. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Abide with Me” and “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Proper 21, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [vitality] In the realm of God, Jesus is Lord. Jesus asks us only “one question” (Matthew 21:24): Will you follow me? We respond by doing God’s will. A vital congregation must answer to Jesus’ authority and seek to follow him faithfully, trusting in his transforming power. Reader: Becky Purcell. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Abide with Me” and “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223

Proper 20, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [poverty] In the realm of God, the last will be first. God’s grace is extended to all. This is the scandal of the gospel—that by the grace of God, we don’t just get what we deserve. How might this view of God’s grace influence our work to eradicate systemic poverty? Reader: Lisa Schrott. Musicians: David Gambrell and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Abide with Me” and “Jesus, Be with Us.” pcusa.org/matthew25, tinyurl.com/ywm2223