Time is a gift of God’s creation. People order time in various ways, often based on the rhythms of nature. The church organizes time by the church year. It tells the story of God, who is beyond time, acting in history – above all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship, page 13
Planning for Worship?Find resources and ideas to assist in planning your congregation’s worship throughout the church year, on special occasions, around specific topics, and more. Visit Seasons of the Church Year.Lectionary Year A2007-2008
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