9:45 AMMORNING PRAYER, RITE II

Sunday, January 17The Second Sunday after Epiphany

TRINITY CHURCH

IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

Forums: Scriptural Values and Current IssuesSundays, 4 pm, on ZoomAdult Christian Formation gathers each Sunday at 4 pm this winter on Zoom for learning and conversation. During “inauguration season” in January these afternoon sessions will explore ways that scriptural values illuminate and guide our responses to current political and ethical issues. Scripture’s teaching about the outsider and neighbor will guide our consideration of racial justice on Jan. 17, and faithful responses to COVID-19 will be our focus on Jan. 24.

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Prayers for our National LifeTues., 1/19, 12 noon, on our website and on our Facebook pageJoin us at 12 p.m. this Tuesday, January 19, for a service of Noonday Prayer. As our nation readies for the Inauguration of our next President and Vice President, we will recommit ourselves to the hope of Christ and, in devoted prayer, seek to inaugurate God’s kingdom in the world about us. Centered by The Great Litany, we will ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness, healing and guidance, strength and courage.

Wednesday Winter’s TalesWednesdays through 2/10, 4 pm, on ZoomMake yourself a cup of tea and join us at 4 pm as we begin another series of “Winter’s Tales” for the Epiphany season. On Jan. 20, we will hear “Big Week” by Zadie Smith

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GATHERINGPrelude ‘Es ist das Heil uns kommen Herr (It is our salvation come to us)’

17th c. Anonymous

Epiphany Service of LightLight and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.Thanks be to God.It is not ourselves that we proclaim; we proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants, for Jesus’ sake. For the same God who said, “Out of darkness let light shine,” has caused his light to shine within us, to give the light of revelation – the revelation of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:5-6

Let us pray.Grant us, Lord, the lamp of charity which never fails, that it may burn in us and shed its light on those around us, and that by its brightness we may have a vision of that holy City, where dwells the true and never-failing Light, Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

Worship at Trinity

When the text of this worship booklet is in bold, it is spoken or sung by all.

Leaders of the service will also lead these bold responses for the benefit of those worshiping from home.

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Hymn 436 ‘Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates’

Opening Sentences

Title: Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates, H 436. Words: Georg Weissel (1590-1635); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Music: Truro, melody from Psalmodia Evangelica, Part II, 1789; harm. Lowell Mason (1792-1872), alt. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: Gloria in excelsis S 273. Music: Plainsong, Mode 7; Mass 13 (12th cent.); adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: Venite S 35. Music: Jack Noble White (b.1935) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: The people who in darkness walked, H 126. Words: John Morison (1749-1798), alt.; para. of Isaiah 9:2-7 Music: Dundee, melody The CL Psalmes of Davis, 1615; harm. Thomas Ravenscroft (1592-1635?), alt. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: In Christ there is no East or West, H 529. Words: John Oxenham (1852-1941) Music: McKee, Afro-American Spiritual, adapt. and. harm. Harry T. Burleigh (1866-1949) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378• Title: O heavenly word, eternal Light, H 64. Words: Latin, ca. 7th cent.; tr. Hymnal 1982 Music: Puer nobis, melody from Trier MS., 15th cent.; adapt. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621); harm. Cowley Carol Book, 1902 All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378• Title: When Christ was lifted from the earth, H 603. Words: Brian A. Wren (b. 1936) Music: St. Botolph, Gordon Slater (1896-1979) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTIONDear friends in Christ,in the presence of the Holy Spirit wherever we are,let us open ourselves – our souls and bodies –with one minute of silence,and with penitent and obedient heartsconfess our sins,that we may obtain forgivenessby God’s inf inite goodness and mercy …

Open Space

… Almighty and most merciful God,we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep,we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, we have offended against your holy laws,we have left undone those things which we ought to have done,and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.

But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us:spare those who confess their faults,restore those who are penitent,all according to your promises declared in Christ Jesus our Lord;and grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake,that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life,to the glory of your holy Name.Amen.

The mercy of the Lord is everlasting: may this Holy One forgive us our sins,set us free from every bond,and empower us for the work of the Gospel.Amen.

THE INVITATORY & PSALTERInvitatory

Lord, open our lips.And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia!

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Canticle ‘Gloria in excelsis’adapt. Mason Martens (b.1933)

Sung by all.

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All sing the refrain.

Psalm 139: 1-6, 13Lord, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar.You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways.Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, O Lord, know it altogether.You press upon me behind and before * and lay your hand upon me.Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; * it is so high that I cannot attain to it.Where can I go then from your Spirit? * where can I flee from your presence?I will thank you because I am marvelously made; * your works are wonderful, and I know it well.

THE LESSONSReading 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food,” and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, “The two shall be one flesh.” But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

We will pray the psalm in unison.

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Canticle ‘Venite’Jack Noble White (b. 1935)

Sung by all.

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Reading John 1:43-51Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Hymn 126 ‘The people who in darkness walked’

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The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE PRAYERSThe Lord be with you. And also with you.Let us pray.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.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 thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayers of the PeopleIn peace, we pray to you, Lord God.For all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.For this community, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.For the just and proper use of your creation;For the victims of hunger, fear, inequity, and oppression.For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

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IntercessionsFor the ministry of all the baptized, remembering our sisters and brothers in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, especially ... and for all those who serve among us at Trinity Church, especially ...For all who serve God in the Church.For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, including …Hear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life, remembering especially …We hold before you all those expecting the birth of a child, remembering especially …We will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.Remembering especially … give to the departed eternal rest;Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for all your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Collect of the DayAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Concluding CollectAlmighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit,and who lives and reigns for ever and ever.Amen.

The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

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Our prayers

In addition to praying for the needs of the living , for those we love and see no longer, and in thanksgivings, we invite your prayers weekly, through two cycles of prayer, for both the ministries of our parish and the faith communities across our wider Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.

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Hymn 529 ‘In Christ there is no East or West’

Sermon The Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman, Assisting Priest

Offertory Anthem ‘O praise the Lord’Ulysses Kay (1917-1995)

O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him all ye people; O praise the Lord.For His merciful kindness is great, is great to’ard us;And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever.Praise ye the Lord, O praise the Lord!

Text: Psalm 117

Presentation Hymn

All we have and all we are is of God, and everyone has a faithful offering to make. All gifts received today will support Trinity’s ministry, empower our service to the community, and sustain our historic buildings.

Today’s anthem” O praise the Lord” is a setting of Psalm 117 by the award-winning Black composer Ulysses Simpson Kay (1917-1995), celebrated for his symphonic as well as his choral works. The postlude, “Improvisation on ‘We shall overcome’ “ is by Carl Haywood, a living Black composer whose canticles “Surge, illuminare” and Magna et mirabilia” we regularly sing in worship.

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SENDINGBlessing

Hymn 599 ‘Lift every voice and sing!’

The Dismissal Let us bless the Lord.Thanks be to God.May the God of hope f ill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit.Amen.

Postlude ‘Improvisation on “We shall overcome”’Carl Haywood (b. 1949)

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