Chesapeake Bay Mission Center 2016 Calendar MO DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION CONTACT J A N U A R Y 3 Lectionary – Light for All People – John 1:1-18 6 Epiphany 10 Lectionary – Be Baptized – Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 17 Racial Justice Day Lectionary – Believe! – John 2:1-11 24 Lectionary – Embrace Christ’s Mission – Luke 4:14-21 31 Lectionary – for Truth – Luke 4:21-30 F E B R U A R Y 1-5 MEADS – Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies The Temple Independence, MO Katy Toese 5-7 SNow & SURF (SNURF) Youth/Young Adult Retreat Chester/Richmond, VA Sarah Steinberg 7 Lectionary – Glimpse Jesus’ Glory – Luke 9:28-43a 10 Ash Wednesday (Lent begins) 14 Youth Ministries Day Lectionary – Sojourn in the Wilderness – Luke 4:1-13 21 Lectionary – Approaching Jerusalem – Luke 13:31-35 28 Lectionary – Repent and Become Fruitful – Luke 13:1-9 M A R C H 4-6 Practicing the Prophetic in Decision-Making – Spiritual Formation Retreat Kirtland, OH 5-6 Hunger Challenge Springfield, VA Sarah Steinberg 6 World Hunger Emphasis Day Lectionary – God’s Expansive Love and Grace – Luke 15:1-3 6 World Conference online spiritual-formation resource available (through May 29) 13 Lectionary – Practice Extravagant Generosity – John 12:1-8 20 Palm Sunday Lectionary – Witness the Joyful Entry – Luke 19:28-40 Passion Sunday Lectionary – Journey Toward the Cross – Luke 22:14 – 23:56 24 Maundy Thursday (Lent ends) Lectionary – A New Commandment – John 13:1-17, 31b-35 25 Good Friday Lectionary – Rejected and Despised – John 18:1 – 19:42 27 Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord Lectionary – Christ Has Risen! – John 20:1-18 & Luke 24:1-12 A P R I L 3 Lectionary – Peace be With You – John 20:19-31 3 President’s Address – Words of Counsel – 7-8pm ET Webcast Jeff Naylor 8-10 Deep Hunger, Deep Thirst – Spiritual Formation Retreat The Temple Independence, MO
S E P T E M B E R 4 World Hunger Emphasis Day Lectionary – Discipleship First – Luke 14:25-33 10 Pig Pickin’ at Laurel Congregation 11 Lectionary – Celebrate! The Lost is Found – Luke 15:1-10 16-18 Women’s Retreat Williamsburg, VA 18 Heritage Day Lectionary – Faithfully Serve God – Luke 16:1-13 19-23 MEADS – Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies Kitchener, ONT, Canada Douglas Bolger 22-25 Sunfest – Threads of Hope Ocean City, MD Sarah Steinberg 25 Lectionary – Generosity: Motivated by Love – Luke 16:19-31 30 – Oct 2 Graceland University Homecoming Lamoni, IA O C T O B E R 2 Lectionary – Increase Our Faith – Luke 17:5-10 9 Lectionary – Be Grateful – Luke 17:11-19 16 Children’s Sabbath Lectionary – Do Not Lose Heart – Luke 18:1-8 23 Lectionary – Humble Yourself – Luke 18:9-14 29 Pumpkin Carving at Laurel Congregation 30 Lectionary – Welcome the Outcast – Luke 19:1-10 N O V E M B E R 5 CBMC Fall Conference Chester/Richmond, VA Jeff Naylor 6 Lectionary – God of the Living – Luke 20:27-38 13 Lectionary – Prepare to Testify – Luke 21:5-19 20 Lectionary – The Prince of Reigns – Luke 23:33-43 27 First Sunday of Advent (Hope) Lectionary – Be – Matthew 24:36-44 D E C E M B E R 4 Second Sunday of Advent (Joy) Lectionary – The Kingdom of Heaven Has Come Near – Matthew 3:1-12 11 Third Sunday of Advent (Peace) Lectionary – Are You the One Who is to Come? – Matthew 11:2-11 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent (Love) Lectionary – Emmanuel: God with Us – Matthew 1:18-25 25 Christmas Day Lectionary – God’s Love Made Visible – Luke 2:1-20