Looking Into the Lectionary — Worship resources for 11/21

November 21, 2021 26th Sunday after Pentecost John 18:33-37 COMMENTARY Before we get to Advent, we mark the Reign of Christ or Christ the King Sunday. This day is the culmination of the liturgical year, and it presents a particular challenge for us culturally. After all, we’re not used to calling anyone king, whether it is Jesus or George or Charles or William or anyone in between. My guess is that we don’t really know what we’re doing when we call Christ “King.” After all, we Americans don’t really know what it means to be subjects. The British, of course, have lots of experience with monarchs. My wife and I lived in London for most of a year when we were first married. As we prepared to depart for England, lots of people would jokingly ask us to give their regards to the queen, laughing at the possibility that we could actually meet Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. We arrived in London; weeks went by, and you know what? We never saw the queen. Never ran into her on the street, never stood in line with her at the theatre, never encountered her in the market. You’re not surprised, are you? Neither were we. People like us and people like her just don’t go to the same places. You can find the rest of the commentary on our website. An order of worship for November 21, 2021. This liturgy is free to use. The Uniform Lesson for November 21, 2021, by Richard Boyce. Leading like Jesus — Weekly Christian ed lesson by Joelle Brummit-Yale Christ the King — Family faith formation for November 21, 2021 by Rebecca Davis IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Tech watch: Ulysses Organize and create files that sync through all your devices. — Teri McDowell Ott Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together In this easy-to-read book, Elizabeth Hagan shares her experience broaching uncomfortable conversations and draws from the work of Brian Arao and Kristi Clemens in “From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces.” — Sarah Dennis The article I wish I could write about climate change What would it be like to read an article about climate change that was full of good news? — Pam McVety In honor of Veterans Day: Telling too much "May God bless us with the courage to face these darker truths, so we can work side by side with our veterans to heal the wounds war leaves, striving for a world that embraces the path of peace." — Teri McDowell Ott Change fatigue What do we do then, when we’re tired of change but must continue to change to survive? — Rachel Young How playing piano taught me to pray "Little did I realize that every day, in diligently practicing piano and lifting my experience to God, I was, in effect, training my heart to call upon God." — Katy Shevel

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