Stewardship Seconds for Advent 2016 through Easter 2017 (Revised Common Lectionary Cycle A) were written by Sheila Campbell (Toronto, ON), Barbara Fullerton (Paris, ON), Andrew Richardson (Summerside, PE), Terry Shillington (Lethbridge, AB), and Lynn Watson (Bancroft, ON).

November 27, First Sunday in Advent We strive to learn the ways of Christ and walk in his paths. Our offerings are one way we walk in God’s light.

December 4, Second Sunday in Advent We are all branches rooted in Christ. Let us offer a portion of what God has provided us to bring glory and praise to God.

December 11, Third Sunday in Advent Open our eyes, unstop our ears, and let us rejoice in being able to use our gifts to do God’s work.

December 18, Fourth Sunday in Advent We belong to Christ. As God’s beloved, we offer these gifts with love and joy.

Christmas Day Praise the Lord! Praise the names of the Lord! Let us praise God through offering our gifts to do God’s work in the world.

January 1, First Sunday after Christmas All things come into being through God. Let us return to God a portion of what God has brought into being for us.

January 8, First Sunday after Epiphany God gives without partiality. Let us do likewise.

January 15, Second Sunday after Epiphany In a generous act of hospitality, God invites us into ministry. How shall we then respond?

January 22, Third Sunday after Epiphany In what way can good stewardship practices bring light to your congregation?

January 29, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany We have an offering--so what?

February 5, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Our God is an awesome God! How does awe inspire stewardship?

February 12, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Generosity brings the abundant life.

February 19, Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Stewardship is about balance.

February 26, Eighth Sunday after Epiphany It’s a mystery how God uses our gifts to bless the world.

March 5, First Sunday in Lent Our stewardship reflects our relationship with God; our relationship with God transfigures our stewardship.

March 12, Second Sunday in Lent Recognizing the temptations of advertising, and making faithful decisions, changes our identity from consumer to steward.

March 19, Third Sunday in Lent Stewards dream a holy vision of new relationship to God, to the earth, to all others.

March 26, Fourth Sunday in Lent Stewardship begins in spiritual formation: God’s love poured into thirsty hearts keeps us alive during wilderness experiences.

April 2, Fifth Sunday in Lent Stewards open their eyes to choices that bring light, truth, and wholeness.

April 9, Palm Sunday Stewardship is a spiritual practice. How do stewards of the gospel prepare the way for Jesus?

April 16, Easter Sunday Many in our times have seen death. Christians cannot be silenced because, in addition, they have seen an empty tomb, heard Jesus speak, and even caught glimpses of his mystery and presence.