The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / Ordinary Time 1
Lectionary Worship Workbook, Series IV, Cycle C
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
The way to become human is to recognize the lineaments of God in all the wonderful modulations of the face [of humankind].
-- Joseph Campbell, The Hero With a Thousand Faces
Call To Worship
Leader: Happy New Year! With new determination we listen for the voice of God and we desire to respond happily.
People: We also listen with new care for the promises of scriptures, which might make our lives prosperous and easier.