Epiphany Liturgy, Songs, and Prayers
January 31, 2026 - Epiphany Week Four, The Presentation
Instrumental prelude -Each week we take a few moments for silent prayer and reflection during the instrumental prelude. We invite you to quiet your conversations as we begin, and to join us in quiet prayer; to pause for a moment without words, and enter this place with quietness and trust before the Lord.
Call to worship: (standing together)
Hallelujah, for the love that saves me
THE ACCLAMATION (standing together)
Today the Lord is presented in the Temple in substance of our mortal nature.
Alleluia.
Today the Blessed Virgin comes to be purified in accordance with the law.
Alleluia.
Today old Simeon proclaims Christ as the light of the nations and the glory of Israel.
Alleluia. Praise to Christ, the light of the world.
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY (standing together)
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in the substance of our flesh, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE PHOS HILARON (standing together)
(an ancient evening prayer)
Hail gladdening Light,
Brightness of the Eternal Father
Hail Jesus Christ,
Holy and bless-ed One.
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light;
We bring you praise
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices;
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.
Amen.
SUNG WORSHIP (standing together)
Lord, Let Your Glory Fall
Verse 1
Lord let Your glory fall, as on that ancient day
Songs of enduring love, and then Your glory came
And as a sign to You that we would love the same
Our hearts will sing that song, God let Your glory come
Chorus
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures today
Verse 2
Voices in unison, giving You thanks and praise
Joined by the instruments, and then Your glory came
Your presence like a cloud, upon that ancient day
The priests were overwhelmed, because Your glory came
Verse 3
A sacrifice was made, and then Your fire came
They knelt upon the ground, and with one voice they praised
A sacrifice was made, and then Your fire came
They knelt upon the ground, and with one voice they praised
Chorus
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures
You are good, You are good and Your love endures
You are good, You are good, and Your love endures today
THE LESSON (standing together)
A reading from the Gospel of John (John 19: 16-18, 25b-27):
Then Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.
So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them.
…Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The Word of the Lord;
Thanks be to God
Sung Worship (continues)
Exalt the Lord
Exalt the Lord, our God
And worship at His feet
For He is holy
For the Lord, our God
He is holy
Yes, the Lord, our God
He is holy
He is holy
THE GOSPEL (standing together)
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. (Luke 2: 22-40)
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.’
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’
There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Message Cn Tim Clayton
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (kneeling or seated as you’re able)
Celebrant: Jesus calls us out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Let us pray together that his glory would be our hope and soul-sustenance.
Intercessor:
Father, the wise men came from the east to worship your Son: grant to Christians everywhere a true spirit of adoration.
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
Father, your Son descended into the waters of baptism, marking a new start for all creation; your Spirit descended upon him and your Voice spoke your pleasure; let us join you in the renewal of all things.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Father, your Son is the King of kings and Lord of lords: grant an abundance of peace to your world.
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
Father, the Holy Family shared the life of the people of Nazareth: protect in your mercy our neighbors and families, together with the whole community of which we are a part. Increase, O God, the spirit of neighborliness among us, that in peril we may uphold one another, in suffering tend to one another, and in homelessness, loneliness, or exile befriend one another.
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
Father, the Holy Family lived in exile and in the shadow of death, your Son was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor: show your love for the poor and powerless, and strengthen those who suffer.
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
Father, the infant Christ received gifts of gold, incense and myrrh: accept the gifts we bring, and the offering of our hearts at the beginning of this new year.
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
Father, you are the King of heaven, the hope of all who trust in you: give to the faithful departed the wonders of your salvation, fulfill in them the purpose of your love; and bring us all, with them, to your eternal joy.
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
(Intercessor continues)
O God, thank you for calling us into being as Trinity North Shore, to be a garden of your peace, that we and others might connect with you, our communities, and creation to the honor of your name. Move us to live in your Spirit, that the beautiful fruit of your Spirit might be the essence of our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, for from you comes the gift of life and all good gifts that make life worth living.
Amen.
(Intercessor continues)
A Collect for Peace
Let’s pray together the Collect for Peace,
Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: Kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquility your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Celebrant:
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen
THE NICENE CREED (standing together)
Let's stand and recall together the narrative summary of God's love story:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN
(kneeling or seated as you’re able)
Let's confess our sins and those things that prevent our being filled with love for God and our neighbors:
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name.
Amen.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
THE PEACE (standing together)
The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
And with your spirit.
(Let’s greet one another with a sign of peace)
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“Under the cross of Jesus stands his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. It is here that the community of the cross is born. By speaking these words, 'Woman, behold your son,' and 'Behold your mother,' Jesus creates a new fellowship. It is a household of faith made possible not by kinship, but by relationship with Him. In this new community, the 'Thou' is no longer a claim or a law, but a gift of God's love.” Deitrich Bonhoeffer reflecting on John 19: 25-27
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O Gracious Light - Phos Hilaron
O Gracious Light
Brightness of the Eternal Father
Lord, shine on me
O Jesus Christ
Holy and Blessed One
Lord, shine on me
Now as we come
To the setting of the sun
And our eyes behold the vesper light
We bring you praise
Father Son and Holy Spirit
Lord, shine on me
For you are worthy to be praised
You are worthy to be praised
O Son of God
O Giver of Life
Be Glorified through all the worlds
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen.
THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
All things come from you, O Lord,
And of your own have we given you.
THE SURSUM CORDA (standing together)
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
THE SANCTUS
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
(kneeling as you’re able or sitting)
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son Jesus Christ into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and offered himself once for all, that by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace.
On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body, which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.”
Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the forgiveness of sins: Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.”
Celebrant: Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, and we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may worthily receive this holy Sacrament, and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us and we in him. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us with all your saints into the joy of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord face to face.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: by him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:
Our Father in heaven,
your Name be hallowed,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
as in heaven, also on earth.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
(Matthew 6:9–13)
THE FRACTION
Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia!
THE MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION
The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
(for those with us online)
Lord Jesus, truly present in the Holy Sacrament: come spiritually into my heart and give me yourself, for I love you above all else, and I desire to be united with you within my soul.
Amen.
Reminder Communion Instructions: Prayer and Blessing Opportunities are available from a member of the prayer team as you return to your seat after receiving the bread and wine. Personal and Confidential Prayer is available following the service.
Sung Worship
All Hail King Jesus
Verse 1
There was a moment when the lights went out
When death had claimed its victory
The King of Love had given up His life
The darkest day in history
Verse 2
There on a cross they made for sinners
For every curse His blood atoned
One final breath and it was finished
But not the end we could have known
For the earth began to shake
And the veil was torn
What sacrifice was made
As the heavens roared
Chorus
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Lord of Heaven and earth
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world
Verse 3
There was a moment when the sky lit up
A flash of light breaking through
When all was lost He crossed eternity
The King of life was on the move
For in a dark cold tomb
Where our Lord was laid
One miraculous breath
And we're forever changed
Chorus
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Lord of Heaven and earth
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world
Singing holy, singing glory
Chorus
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Lord of Heaven and earth
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world
THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER (standing together)
Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal Kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE BLESSING
Father, we have sung your praise with shepherds and angels: may Christ be born in our hearts today.
Praise to Christ our light.
We have shared in the joy of Simeon and Anna; help us, like them, to trust your word.
Praise to Christ our light.
We have greeted Jesus, the light of the world; may we be filled with the light of your love.
Praise to Christ our light.
And may the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
Amen.
THE DISMISSAL
Alleluia, alleluia,
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God, Alleluia, alleluia!
SUNG WORSHIP
For in a dark cold tomb
Where our Lord was laid
One miraculous breath
And we're forever changed
Chorus
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Lord of Heaven and earth
All hail King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world
May the Peace of God be with you
*Personal and Confidential Prayer is available after the service in the back of the chapel, look for the team with the Prayer badges around their shoulders.
Cn Timothy Clayton, lead pastor
Mtr Wendy Dixon, clergy
Mtr Jen Keifer, clergy
Michael Pritzl, sung worship leader
Christian Erickson, keyboards, vocals
Ian Clayton, production, guitar
Jennifer Mahnke, vocals,
Juniper Mahnke, vocals
Brent Fryling, reader, intercessor
sung worship during Epiphany:
Here’s my Heart, Lord, written by Jason Ingram / Chris Tomlin / Louie Giglio
Goodness of God, written by written by Ben Fielding / Brian Johnson / Edward Martin Cash / Jason Ingram / Jenn Johnson
Psalm 139 (Hallelujah, for the Love that Saves Me), written by Michael J Pritzl
Phos Hilaron (O Gracious Light), text written anonymously in Greek dating back to the 3rd century. A clear reference to the Light of Christ and the early Christian idea of becoming illuminated. As adapted by Michael J Pritzl, composed by Michael J Pritzl
Morning and Evening Prayer, words as adapted by Michael Pritzl, composed by Michael J Pritzl
Prayer of St Patrick, written by St. Patrick as adapted by the Keble Choir College, Oxford
Good to Me, written by Craig Musseau
Exalt the Lord, written by Cindy Rethmeier
Goodness of God, written by Ben Fielding / Brian Johnson / Edward Martin Cash / Jason Ingram / Jenn Johnson
This is my Father’s World,
Lyrics by Maltbie Babcock 1901; Tune: "Terra Beata" arranged by Franklin Sheppard 1915
All Creatures of Our God and King, written by St. Francis of Assisi 1225 based on Psalm 148, translated by William Henry Draper a priest in the Church of England set to the tune of "Lasst uns erfreuen", a German Easter hymn published by Friedrich Spee in 1623 in his book Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesäng
Lord, Let Your Glory Fall and King of Glory, written by Matt Redman
The Deep Love of Jesus, written by Samuel Trevor Francis to the melody of “Morning has Broken” composed by Eleanor Farjeon, an English author who penned the lyrics in 1931, setting them to the traditional Scottish Gaelic tune "Bunessan" for a church hymnal. While she wrote it as a hymn celebrating renewal, it became globally famous after Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) recorded it in 1971.
Beautiful Scandalous Night, written by Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong
Good to Me, written by Craig Musseau
All Hail KingJesus, written by Jeremy Riddle, Steffany Dawn Gretzinger, Ran Matthew Jackson, Peter Benjamin Mattis
Today’s liturgy is based on the Book of Common Prayer, 2019, the Renewed Ancient Eucharistic Rite, and the Church of England’s Times and Seasons liturgical supplement for Epiphany.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We all live on Indigenous land. We would like to acknowledge the Massachusett Tribe: the tribe of Indigenous peoples from whom the Colony, Province, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts have taken their name. We would like to pay our respect to the ancestral bloodline of the Massachusett Tribe and their descendants who still inhabit historical Massachusett Tribe territories to this day.
We are grateful to Thomas Green, VP of the Massachusett Tribe, for providing this paragraph. https://massachusetttribe.org/the-tribe
Saturday Evening Vigils
The practice of holding vigils on Saturday evening has roots in ancient Christian traditions, originally as the solemn Great Vigil of Easter, which was a night-long watch that celebrated the resurrection of Christ and was the first celebration of Easter. Over time, the vigil shifted to Saturday morning in some traditions, primarily due to fasting rules, but was restored to the evening in the mid-20th century, and Saturday evening Mass for Sunday obligations became a common practice in the 1970s
*Eucharist Adoration moment:
This is an adaptation of a spiritual practice known as Eucharistic Adoration, normally practiced in the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and in some Anglican expressions.
”Trinity”, and “Annunciation” artwork by Ukrainian Icon Artist, Ivanka Demchuk
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