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For each week, the RCL website has added scriptural reflections based on a featured art image, as well as RCL prayers for worship.

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[/textarea]</p> <p><span style="font-size:.75em">(Note: Any comments containing website URLs will be blocked by the spam filter.)</span> <br/>My email address is...<input type="text" name="commenter_name" size="22" alt="commenter_name"/> <br/><span style="font-size:.75em">(optional: if you would like to further discuss your comments with us)</span></p> <p><input type="submit" name="Submit" value="Submit >>" /></p> </form> </div>  </div> </div> <p><br /><a href="faq2.php"> See All FAQs >> </a></p> </div> <div class="box"> <div class="label">Readings for the Coming Week</div> <a href="texts.php?id=89">Fourth Sunday of Easter (April 21, 2024)</a> <ul class="readings_list"> <li class="readings_list_heading">First reading <ul> <li>Acts 4:5-12</li> </ul> <li class="readings_list_heading">Psalm <ul> <li>Psalm 23</li> </ul> <li class="readings_list_heading">Second reading <ul> <li>1 John 3:16-24</li> </ul> </li> <li class="readings_list_heading">Gospel <ul> <li>John 10:11-18</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="box"> <div class="label"> Table of Readings for the Current Season</div> <a href="lections.php?year=B&season=Easter">Easter (March 31, 2024 - May 19, 2024)</a> </div>  <p class="narrative"><a href="slides.php">UPDATED IMAGES IN SLIDESHOW FORMATS</a>: We continue to update and refresh the PowerPoint and PDF slideshow files. These contain selected texts from each of the Sunday Lectionary readings along with reflective images. Since the images have copyright release for non-commercial use, the slideshows may be freely used in worship and educational settings. The slideshows are also linked via the "SLIDES" links in the box on the right of the scripture text pages. We are interested in your feedback; please <a href="contact.php">contact us</a> with your questions or comments.</p> <p class="narrative"><a href="/banners.php">BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS</a>: We are now offering black and white art images for each Sunday or Special Day that are specially modified for use in print materials, online worship, or church websites. They are designed for reflection upon the Gospel reading. The only restriction for using the images is that they are identified and used for non-commercial purposes. Please <a href="contact.php">offer feedback</a>, as we continue to develop this tool.</p> <p class="narrative"><a href="daily.php">DAILY LECTIONARY READINGS:</a> Daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for the full three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship. You can also find the readings by looking for the "DAILY" link on the Sunday and Special Days scripture text pages. It is in the box on the right side of the screen.</p> <p class="narrative"><a href="pdfs.php">PRINT PDF FORMATS</a>: We offer a wide variety of printable formats that arrange the Lectionary readings for use as a handout, bulletin insert, or Bible study tool. 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