Weekly Worship 2026 January

Weekly worship this month moves from Christmas to the Season of Epiphany. Our contributors address themes of light and darkness as they follow Jesus’ journey from birth, baptism and beyond

4 January - Second Sunday of Christmas – Year A

The second Sunday after Christmas draws on archive material from Very Rev Derek Browning, reflecting on Jesus as God’s outrageous gift of generosity shining in our darkest days.

11 January - First Sunday after Epiphany (Baptism of the Lord)– Year A

Rev Dr Jock Stein explores the themes of the voice of the Lord, the baptism of Jesus and the Spirit of God from this week’s readings.

18 January - Second Sunday after Epiphany – Year A

Wendy Lloyd, pilgrimage guide and spiritual director, focuses on the Week of Christian Unity along with the theme of calling.

25 January - Third Sunday after Epiphany – Year

Rev Anna Gobledale looks at the theme of light and darkness, providing the assurance that darkness will not have the last word.