First after Christmas | The United Church of Canada

Frozen berries on a tree coated in ice

The first Sunday after Christmas, before Epiphany.

January 1, 2023

December 31, 2023

Worship Ideas

Boxing Day Service bulletin insert: double (500.47 KB) (PDF): Bulletin insert to accompany Boxing Day Service: Mission and Service Sunday.
Gathering Lectionary for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, November 27, 2022-February 19, 2023 (273.6 KB) (Word): Includes suggested readings, hymns, worship sparks, children's time ideas, sermon starters, etc.

Music

Stories behind Carols: First Sunday after Christmas (37.2 KB) (Word): An Advent Unwrapped service based on the origins of some classic Christmas carols.