CW* Naming and Circumcision of Jesus

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus may be observed on eitherSunday 1 January or Monday 2 January. If the Naming and Circumcision is observed on Sunday 1 January: The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-01 Principal Service Numbers 6.22-27 Psalm 8 Galatians 4.4-7 Luke 2.15-21 Third Service Genesis 17.1-13 Romans 2.17-29 Morning Psalms Psalms

CW* or Christmas 2

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus may be observed on eitherSunday 1 January or Monday 2 January. If the Naming and Circumcision is observed on Monday 2 January: The Second Sunday of Christmas https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-01 Principal Service Isaiah 63.7-9 Psalm 148* Hebrews 2.10-18 Matthew 2.13-23 Third Service Psalm 105.1-11 Isaiah 35.1-6 Galatians 3.23-29 Second S

CW Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, 379 and 389: Seraphim, 1833; Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah, 1945

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus may be observed on eitherSunday 1 January or Monday 2 January. If the Naming and Circumcision is observed on Sunday 1 January: Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops, Teachers of the Faith, 379 and 389 Seraphim, Monk of Sarov, Spiritual Guide, 1833 Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah, Bishop in South India, Evangelist, 1945 https://almanac.oremus.o

CW* or Naming and Circumcision of Jesus

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus may be observed on eitherSunday 1 January or Monday 2 January. If the Naming and Circumcision is observed on Monday 2 January: The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-02 Principal Service Numbers 6.22-27 Psalm 8 Galatians 4.4-7 Luke 2.15-21 Third Service Genesis 17.1-13 Romans 2.17-29 Morning Psalms Psalms

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https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-03 Holy Communion 1 John 2.29-3.6 Psalm 98.2-7 John 1.29-34 Morning Prayer Psalms 127, 128, 131 Isaiah 60.13-end John 1.43-end Evening Prayer Psalms 2, 110 Ruth 2 Colossians 3.1-11 Additional Weekday Lectionary Deuteronomy 6.4-15 John 10.31-end

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https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-04 Holy Communion 1 John 3.7-10 Psalm 98.1, 8-end John 1.35-42 Morning Prayer Psalm 89.1-37 Isaiah 61 John 2.1-12 Evening Prayer Psalms 85, 87 Ruth 3 Colossians 3.12-4.1 Additional Weekday Lectionary Isaiah 63.7-16 Galatians3.23 - 4.7

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https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-05 Holy Communion 1 John 3.11-21 Psalm 100 John 1.43-end Morning Prayer Psalms 8, 48 Isaiah 62 John 2.13-end Evening Prayer If the Epiphany is celebrated on 6January, then the readings for the Eve of the Epiphany are used. Otherwise, the following readings are used Psalms 96, 97 Ruth 4.1-17 Colossians 4.2-end Evening Prayer on the Eve of the

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CW (or if Epiphany is kept on 8 January)

For pastoral reasons the Feast of the Epiphany may be observedon Sunday 8 January. This provision is used if the Epiphany is celebratedon Sunday 8 January. https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-06 Holy Communion 1 John 5.5-13 Psalm 147.13-end Mark 1.7-11 Morning Prayer Psalms 46, 147.13-end Isaiah 63.7-end 1 John 3 Evening Prayer Psalm 145 Baruch 1.15 - 2.10 or Jeremiah 23.1-8

Epiphany

The Feast of Epiphany

CW* Epiphany

For pastoral reasons the Feast of the Epiphany may be observedon Sunday 8 January. This provision is used if the Epiphany is celebratedon 6 January. The Epiphany https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-06 Principal Feast Principal Service Isaiah 60.1-6 Psalm 72.[1-9]10-15 Ephesians 3.1-12 Matthew 2.1-12 Third Service Jeremiah 31.7-14 John1.29-34 Morning Psalms Psalms 132, 113

CW (or if Epiphany is kept on 8 January)

For pastoral reasons the Feast of the Epiphany may be observedon Sunday 8 January. This provision is used if the Epiphany is celebratedon Sunday 8 January. https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-07 Holy Communion 1 John 5.14-end Psalm 149.1-5 John 2.1-11 Morning Prayer Psalms 99, 147.1-12 Isaiah 64 1 John 4.7-end Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Epiphany Psalms 96, 97 Isaiah 49.1-1

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For pastoral reasons the Feast of the Epiphany may be observedon Sunday 8 January. This provision is used if the Epiphany is celebratedon 6 January. https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-07 Holy Communion 1 John 3.22-4.6 Psalm 2.7-end Matthew 4.12-17, 23-end Morning Prayer Psalms 99, 147.1-12 (or) 76, 79 Isaiah 63.7-end 1 John 3 EveningPrayer on the Eve of the Baptism of Christ Psa

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Boxing Day BANK HOLIDAY

Elim National Day of Prayer

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CW* (or) The Epiphany

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 8 January: The Epiphany Principal Feast https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-08 Principal Service Isaiah 60.1-6 Psalm 72.[1-9]10-15 Ephesians 3.1-12 Matthew 2.1-12 Third Service Jeremiah 31.7-14 John 1.29-34 Morning Psalms Psalms 132, 113 Second Service Baruch 4.36 - 5.9 or Isaiah 60.1-9 John 2.1-11 Evening Psalms Psalms 98, 100

CW* Baptism of Christ

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Friday 6 January: The Baptism of Christ The First Sunday of Epiphany https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-08 Principal Service Isaiah 42.1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10.34-43 Matthew 3.13-17 Third Service Psalm 89.19-29 Exodus 14.15-22 1 John 5.6-9 Second Service Psalms 46, 47 Joshua 3.1-8,14-17 Hebrews 1.1-12 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 3.15-22

The Baptism of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus

Fresh Streams Conference

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CW* Baptism of Christ

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 8 January: The Baptism of Christ https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-09 Principal Service Isaiah 42.1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10.34-43 Matthew 3.13-17 Third Service Psalm 89.19-29 Exodus 14.15-22 1 John 5.6-9 Second Service Psalms46, 47 Joshua 3.1-8,14-17 Hebrews 1.1-12 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 3.15-22

CW (Monday after Epiphany 1)

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Friday 6 January: https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-09 Holy Communion DEL week 1 Hebrews 1.1-6 Psalm 97.1-2, 6-10 Mark 1.14-20 Morning Prayer Psalms 2, 110 (or)80, 82 Amos 1 1 Corinthians 1.1-17 Evening Prayer Psalms 34, 36 (or) 85, 86 Genesis 1.1-19 Matthew 21.1-17 Additional Weekday Lectionary Isaiah 41.14-20 John 1.29-34

CW William Laud, 1645

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645 https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-10 Holy Communion Hebrews 2.5-12 Psalm 8 Mark1.21-28 Morning Prayer Psalms 8, 9 (or) 87, 89.1-18 Amos 2 1 Corinthians 1.18-end Evening Prayer Psalms 45, 46 (or) 89.19-end Genesis1.20-2.3 Matthew 21.18-32 Additional Weekday Lectionary Exodus 17.1-7 Acts 8.26-end

CW Mary Slessor, 1915

Mary Slessor, Missionary in West Africa, 1915 https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-11 Holy Communion Hebrews 2.14-end Psalm 105.1-9 Mark 1.29-39 Morning Prayer Psalms 19, 20 (or) 119.105-128 Amos3 1 Corinthians 2 Evening Prayer Psalms 47, 48 (or) 91, 93 Genesis 2.4-end Matthew 21.33-end Additional Weekday Lectionary Exodus 15.1-19 Colossians 2.8-15

CW Aelred of Hexham, 1167: Benedict Biscop, 689

Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx, 1167 Benedict Biscop,Abbot of Wearmouth, Scholar, 689 https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-12 Exciting Holiness Ecclesiasticus 15.1-6 Psalm 131 Philippians 3.7-14 Luke 12.32-37 Holy Communion Hebrews 3.7-14 Psalm 95.1, 8-end Mark 1.40-end Morning Prayer Psalms 21, 24 (or) 90, 92 Amos 4 1 Corinthians 3 Evening Prayer Psalms 61, 65 (or) 9

CW Hilary of Poitiers, 367: Kentigern (Mungo), 603: George Fox, 1691

Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 367 Kentigern (Mungo), Missionary Bishop in Strathclyde and Cumbria, 603 GeorgeFox, Founder of the Society of Friends (the Quakers), 1691 https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-13 Exciting Holiness Isaiah 28.23-29 Psalm 43.1, 2a, 3-end 1 John 2.18-25 John 8.25-32 Holy Communion Hebrews4.1-5, 11 Psalm 78.3-8 Mark 2.1-12 Morning Pray

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https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-14 Holy Communion Hebrews 4.12-16 Psalm 19.7-end Mark 2.13-17 Morning Prayer Psalms 29, 33(or) 96, 97, 100 Amos 5.18-end 1 Corinthians 5 Evening Prayer Psalms 84, 85 (or) 104 Genesis 6.1-10 Matthew 22.34-end Additional Weekday Lectionary Leviticus 16.11-22 Hebrews 10.19-25

St Valentine's Day

St Valentine's Day

Regents Open Day

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CW* Epiphany 2

The Second Sunday of Epiphany https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-15 Principal Service Isaiah 49.1-7 Psalm 40.1-12 1 Corinthians1.1-9 John 1.29-42 Third Service Psalm 145.1-12 Jeremiah 1.4-10 Mark 1.14-20 Second Service Psalm 96 Ezekiel 2.1 - 3.4 Galatians 1.11-24 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 1.43-51

CW

https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-16 Holy Communion DEL week 2 Hebrews 5.1-10 Psalm 110.1-4 Mark 2.18-22 Morning Prayer Psalms 145, 146 (or) 98, 99, 101 Amos 6 1 Corinthians 6.1-11 Evening Prayer Psalm 71 (or) 105* (or 103) Genesis 6.11-7.10 Matthew 24.1-14 Additional Weekday Lectionary 1 Kings 17.8-16 Mark 8.1-10

Baptist Union Corporation Ltd Directors Meeting

Baptist Union Corporation Ltd Directors Meeting On Line

Baptist Union Corporation Ltd Directors Meeting

Baptist Union Corporation Ltd Directors Meeting On Line

CW Antony of Egypt, 356: Charles Gore, 1932

Antony of Egypt, Hermit, Abbot, 356 Charles Gore, Bishop, Founder of the Community of the Resurrection, 1932 https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-17 Exciting Holiness 1 Kings 17.2-6 Psalm 91.9-end Philippians 3.7-14 Matthew 19.16-26 Holy Communion Hebrews 6.10-end Psalm 111 Mark 2.23-end Morning Prayer Psalms 132, 147.1-12 (or) 106* (or 103) Amos 7 1 Corinthians 6.12-end Ev

Regional Day (Plymouth)

South West Midlands & Southern Regional day with guest speaker Tina Harris.

Regional Day (Plymouth)

South West Midlands & Southern Regional day with guest speaker Tina Harris.

CW Amy Carmichael, 1951: First Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Amy Carmichael, Founder of the Dohnavur Fellowship, spiritual writer, 1951 First Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-18 Holy Communion Hebrews 7.1-3, 15-17 Psalm 110.1-4 Mark 3.1-6 Morning Prayer Psalms 81, 147.13-end (or) 110, 111, 112 Amos 8 1 Corinthians 7.1-24 Evening Prayer Psalms97, 98 (or) 119.129-152 Genesis 8.1-14 Matthew

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Regional Day (Salisbury)

South West Midlands & Southern Regional day with guest speaker Tina Harris. / / / / /  

CW Wulfstan, 1095: Second Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095 Second Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-19 Exciting Holiness 1 Samuel 16.1, 6-13 Psalm 110.1-6a 1 Corinthians 4.1-5 Matthew 24.42-46 Holy Communion Hebrews 7.25-8.6 Psalm 40.7-10, 17-end Mark 3.7-12 Morning Prayer Psalms 76, 148 (or) 113, 115 Amos 9 1 Corinthians 7.25-end Evening Prayer P

Regional Prayer Day (Birmingham)

Midlands Regional day with guest speaker Tina Harris.

CW Richard Rolle, 1349: Third Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Richard Rolle of Hampole, Spiritual Writer, 1349 Third Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-20 Holy Communion Hebrews 8.6-end Psalm 85.7-end Mark 3.13-19 Morning Prayer Psalms 27, 149 (or) 139 Hosea 1.1-2.1 1 Corinthians 8 Evening Prayer Psalm 73 (or) 130, 131, 137 Genesis 9.8-19 Matthew 25.14-30 Additional Weekday Lectionary Is

Regional Prayer Day (Huddersfield)

North East Regional day with guest speaker Tina Harris.

CW Agnes, 304: Fourth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Agnes, Child Martyr at Rome, 304 Fourth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-21 Exciting Holiness Ecclesiasticus 51.1-3 Psalm 45.10-15, 17a Revelation 7.13-end Matthew 18.1-7 Holy Communion Hebrews 9.2-3, 11-14 Psalm 47.1-8 Mark 3.20-21 Morning Prayer Psalms 122, 128, 150 (or) 120, 121, 122 Hosea 2.2-17 1 Corinthians 9.1-14 Even

Small Church Hub meeting

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CW* Epiphany 3: Fifth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Third Sunday of Epiphany Fifth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-22 Principal Service Isaiah 9.1-4 Psalm 27.1,4-12* 1 Corinthians 1.10-18 Matthew 4.12-23 Third Service Psalm 113 Amos 3.1-8 1 John 1.1-4 Second Service Psalm 33* Ecclesiastes 3.1-11 1 Peter 1.3-12 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 4.14-21

CW Sixth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Sixth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-23 Holy Communion DEL week 3 Hebrews 9.15, 24-end Psalm 98.1-7 Mark 3.22-30 Morning Prayer Psalms 40, 108 (or) 123, 124, 125, 126 Hosea 2.18-3.end 1 Corinthians 9.15-end Evening Prayer Psalms 138, 144 (or) 127, 128, 129 Genesis 11.27-12.9 Matthew 26.1-16 Additional Weekday Lectionary Ez

Core Leadership Team

A meeting of the Core Leadership Team / / / / /  

CW Francis de Sales, 1622: Seventh Day of the Week of Prayer forChristian Unity

Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, Teacher of the Faith, 1622 Seventh Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity https://almanac.oremus.org/2023-01-24 Exciting Holiness Proverbs 3.13-18 Psalm 19.1, 7-10 1 Corinthians 2.1-10 John 3.17-21 Holy Communion Hebrews 10.1-10 Psalm 40.1-4, 7-10 Mark 3.31-35 Morning Prayer Psalms 34, 36 (or) 132, 133 Hosea 4.1-16 1 Corinthians 10.

Limitless Leaders 2023

3 day conference for all Youth and Children's Ministry Team Leaders / / / / /