Epiphany Sunday
January 4, 2026
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Worship Series: "Glory Revealed"
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Epiphany is a celebration of the light that was revealed to the world. That joyous recognition reminds us of the gift that incarnation made known to us and to all of creation. So, the question of Ordinary time, or the season that follows Epiphany, is so what? What does that light do for us and to us and what do we do because that light has been revealed to us? We invite congregations to embrace the gift of light that is Jesus the Christ, and to do an attitude check as we stand in the promise of glory revealed.
This Service's Theme: Seeing the Light
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
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Hymns Suggested For this service:
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"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"
221 - .
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"In the Bleak Midwinter"
223 - .
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"Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light"
247 - .
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"O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright"
2236 - .
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"Gather Us In"
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"A Star Shone Bright"
Epiphany is all about light. The star in the sky leads the magi to Jesus, the light of the world, the revelation of divine love who came to dwell among us.
Worship Planning NotesLiturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:103 -
.
Verses .
"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"
221 -
.
Verses .
"In the Bleak Midwinter"
223 -
.
Verses .
"Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light"
247 -
.
Verses .
"O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright"
2236 -
.
Verses .
"Gather Us In"
3051 -
.
Verses .
"A Star Shone Bright"