Laich of Moray Parish Church (formerly Lossiemouth Church of Scotland)

This is the virtual service for the Third Sunday after Epiphany – 24 January 2021.

The Lectionary readings for this week are: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; and Mark 1:14-20.

Rev. Geoff McKee’s sermon is based on the passage from Mark. Geoff discusses two topics we will often try hard to avoid – especially together – politics and religion.

Below you will find the main scripture, a video with the 4 readings, prayers and the sermon – and a Scottish-flavoured musical selection chosen by Kath to finish up.

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The virtual service for 17 January 2021 is available on this page. It is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany.

The service includes scripture readings, prayers, a sermon and, below the video further down, a musical selection chosen by Kath Robertson.

The Lectionary readings this week are: 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18;
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. Geoff reads these as part of the service.

The sermon is based on the text from John’s Gospel and that Bible passage set out below for you. It is the story of how Jesus called Philip and Nathanael as disciples.

Rev. Geoff McKee contrasts different commentators’ views and reflects on whether meagre expectations of life serve us best or, as he argues, if we’re not expecting so much more than that then we cannot live as we have been made to live.

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Sunday 10 January 2021 is the First Sunday after Epiphany.

This is a virtual service and, for the first time, the sermon, readings and prayers are all presented in video format, by Rev. Geoff McKee, below.

The Lectionary readings are: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; and Mark 1:4-13.

The passage from Mark forms the basis for Geoff’s sermon and it is set out immediately below, with the (video) prayers/readings/sermon below that and, finally, Katherine Robertson’s musical selection.

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A very Happy New Year to you all!

The first Sunday of the New Year – 03 January 2021 – is the Epiphany of the Lord: the Magi’s visit to Jesus, the Messiah.

The Lectionary readings are: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; and Matthew 2:1-12. The main reading is from Matthew.

“Can we trust the science?” is an ever-relevant question. The Magi were the scientists of their age. In seeking out the Messiah, they trusted in their scientific observations and interpretations. By comparing and contrasting their apporach with that of King Herod, we reveal a cautionary tale which reminds us always to ensure that we are open to God and his purposes for us.

Below, you will find the prayers, readings, audio sermon and a musical selection.

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27 December 2020 is the First Sunday after Christmas.

The Lectionary readings are Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 2:22-40. Rev. Geoff McKee’s sermon is based on the passage from Isaiah and picks up on themes of waiting patiently in different circumstances and the need for courage to face new challenges.

Below you will find the four Lectionary readings, prayers, Geoff’s audio sermon and Kath Robertson’s musical selection.

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