Dear Pastors, Hope Avenue Champions, and Worship Leaders,
As we look ahead to the liturgical year of 2025–2026 (Year A), we are excited to share the upcoming pericopes that will guide our worship and preaching throughout the year. You can access the pericopes here:
Year A 2025–2026 Pericopes PDF.
Our Media Team, will continue to provide the support resources outlined below:
Marked Dates
Please review the document for the weekly pericopes and specific dates when the sermon bumpers will be released. Share this with your teams to ensure they are integrated into your services.
Cross-Reference Archive
The archive where you can cross-reference GCI resources from previous years in the RCL remains available. These resources explore interpretations of the same pericopes, offering valuable insights for your worship planning. You can access it [here], or from the Equipper issue sidebar under “RCL Resources” each month.
Gospel Reverb Podcast
Our Gospel Reverb podcast features episodes that dive deeper into each pericope, offering additional sermon preparation support. We encourage you to tune in for insights that can enrich your messages.
Sermon Bumpers
New this year, we are adding a reflective moment in each sermon bumper to highlight the meaning of the season. You will see the bumper for the week at the top of the sermon outline page in Equipper. For an example of the sermon bumpers that will be released this year, check out previous bumper playlists, Year B and Year C. When you access the bumpers from the RCL sermon post of the corresponding week, you will be able to download the video for use in your worship gatherings.
Monthly Communion and Offertory Starters
Continuing this year, each month we will also share communion and offertory themes and sample scripts that align with the season and the pericopes. These messages are crafted to bring deeper meaning and connection to your church’s worship experience.
We’re here to support you in creating inspirational worship gatherings!
