Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday

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Jesus' transfiguration is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. At the transfiguration the glory of God in the person of Jesus was revealed to Peter, James, and John. In this glory we glimpse the glory Jesus would receive at the completion of his redemptive work. The spirit and colors of the worship space at this time should aim to reflect Christ's glory, so the suggested color for celebrating is white. Transfiguration, like Christmas, Epiphany, and Baptism of our Lord, affirms the identity of Jesus as not only fully human but also fully divine. Just as the transfiguration prepared Jesus for his passion and death, so our observance of his transfiguration prepares us for our Lenten journey toward the cross and the empty tomb.

In Scripture

Exodus 24

Exodus 34:29-35

1 Kings 19:1-18

2 Kings 2:1-12

Psalm 2

Psalm 50:1-6

Psalm 99

Matthew 17:1-3

Mark 9:2-12

Luke 9:28-36

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6

2 Peter 1:16-21

1 John 3:2

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Transfiguration Sunday with Children Sermon Illustration by Carolyn Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2013/01/year-c-transfiguration-of-lord-february.html Transfiguration Sunday resources for children's participation in congregational worship, including sermon scripts, images, responsive prayers, and more. Based on Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, Luke 9:28-43, and 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2. Resource type: Sermon Illustration Source: Worshiping With Children Author: Carolyn Brown

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration Sunday Sermon Starter/Outline by United Methodist Church - Discipleship Ministries https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/lectionary-calendar/transfiguration-sunday3 This is a full worship planning resource for Transfiguration Sunday. Focus on the glory of Christ. Encourage the congregation to sing powerfully. Move toward the Lord’s Table then send people out to listen for his teaching.... Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Discipleship Ministries Author: United Methodist Church - Discipleship Ministries

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration Sunday: Service Notes Sermon Starter/Outline by Taylor W. Burton-Edwards https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/lectionary-calendar/transfiguration-sunday1 Preaching and worship planning resources for Transfiguration Sunday, focused on Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2, and Luke 9:28-36 (37-43). How can we best attend to the presence of the Transfigured One? Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Discipleship Ministries Author: Taylor W. Burton-Edwards

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration Sunday with Children Children's Sermon by Carolyn Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2011/01/year-eighth-sunday-in-epiphany-eighth_13.html This resource provides a guide for Transfiguration Sunday worship with children, including ideas for stories, songs, and images. Resource type: Children's Sermon Source: Worshiping With Children Author: Carolyn Brown

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration Sunday Sermon Starter/Outline by Dawn Chesser https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/lectionary-calendar/transfiguration-sunday2 When the glory of God is revealed, we can often respond with fear. Chesser uses the Transfiguration passage to encourage us that by God’s grace we are able to “get up” and “not be afraid.” Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Discipleship Ministries Author: Dawn Chesser

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Thanks for your feedback! Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/prayer-for-transfiguration-sunday.html This prayer for Transfiguration Sunday (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36) petitions God to grant transformative mountaintop experiences. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Christine Longhurst

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Thanks for your feedback! A Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday Element of Worship by Bill Loader https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/prayer-for-transfiguration-sunday_29.html A beautiful prayer for Transfiguration Sunday based on Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, and Luke 9:28-36. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Bill Loader

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration: With Children Sermon Starter/Outline by Carolyn Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2016/01/year-c-transfiguration-of-lord-february.html A collection of ideas and resources for including children in congregational worship on Transfiguration Sunday. It's based on Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, Luke 9:28-43, and 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2. Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Worshiping With Children Author: Carolyn Brown

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Thanks for your feedback! Prayer of Confession for Transfiguration Sunday Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/02/prayer-of-confession-for.html This is a prayer of confession and words of assurance for use on Transfiguration Sunday inspired by Matthew 17:1-9 and Mark 9:2-9. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Christine Longhurst

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration Resources Image by Paul Neeley http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/110685889040/transfiguration-resources Here’s a set of marvellous resources for Transfiguration Sunday: Calls to Worship, Prayers, Poems, Blessings, Benedictions, and more. Resource type: Image Source: Global Worship Author: Paul Neeley

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Thanks for your feedback! Full Text Hymns on Transfiguration Sunday Come to the Mountain Peak (A Hymn for Transfiguration Sunday)©
Glorious Things of Thee Are SpokenPD
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light©
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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration Worship Resources Sermon Starter/Outline https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/lectionary-calendar/transfiguration-sundaylast-sunday-after-epiphany Preaching and worship planning resources for Transfiguration Sunday, focused on Exodus 24:12–18, Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16–21, and Matthew 17:1–9. Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Discipleship Ministries

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Thanks for your feedback! A Blessing for Transfiguration Sunday Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-blessing-for-transfiguration-sunday.html Christine Longhurst presents Jan Richardson's closing blessing for Transfiguration Sunday. Inspired by Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, and Luke 9:28-36, "this blessing is made for coming down the mountain." Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Christine Longhurst

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration Sunday: Why Do We Celebrate It Before Lent? Article https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/transfiguration-sunday-why-do-we-celebrate-it-before-lent Why does the celebration of the Transfiguration take place just before Lent in United Methodist and other denominations that follow The Revised Common Lectionary? This article helps us understand some of the reasons. Resource type: Article Source: Discipleship Ministries

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Thanks for your feedback! Prayer of Confession for Transfiguration Sunday Element of Worship https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2016/01/prayer-of-confession-transfiguration.html Prayer of confession and words of assurance inspired by the texts for Transfiguration Sunday (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:16-18). Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration: Mum’s the Word (Maybe) Commentary/Exegesis by Jan Richardson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2008/01/30/transfiguration-sunday-mums-the-word/ Jan Richardson reflects on Jesus' transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9) and draws parallels with the annunciation to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) and the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:17). Resource type: Commentary/Exegesis Source: The Painted Prayerbook Author: Jan Richardson

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration: Back to the Drawing Board Commentary/Exegesis by Jan Richardson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2010/02/07/transfiguration-back-to-the-drawing-board/ We're tempted to preserve our moments of transfiguration, as Peter longed to do in Luke 9.28-43. Yet the persistent invitation of Jesus is to take what we have seen down into the trenches of everyday life. Resource type: Commentary/Exegesis Source: The Painted Prayerbook Author: Jan Richardson

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Thanks for your feedback! Blessing for Transfiguration Sunday Element of Worship by Sandi McGill https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2014/02/blessing-for-transfiguration-sunday.html This is a brief closing blessing/benediction for Transfiguration Sunday that sends out worshippers in sure-footed faith. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Sandi McGill

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Thanks for your feedback! Transfiguration: To the Mountain Again Commentary/Exegesis by Jan Richardson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2012/02/12/transfiguration-sunday-to-the-mountain-again/ This painting by Jan L. Richardson depicts the Transfiguration in Mark 9:2-9. Resource type: Commentary/Exegesis Source: The Painted Prayerbook Author: Jan Richardson

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