Sunday 10 May 2026
- General:
- Lectionary
6th Sunday of Easter
Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are not mentioned again in other sections but may be considered appropriate elsewhere.
During this Easter season, many readings refer to, or reflect upon, Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension - culminating in Pentecost Sunday on 24 May. Many suggestions may prove suitable for other Sundays.
In addition, a range of hymns published on StF+ only are suggested for this period:
A new day dawns
God eternal, timeless moment
God who knows our darkest moments
In this house all people will be welcome
Like Thomas
Mary, you were there
Safe, locked inside that upper room
The name of Jesus
The world is fraught with danger
Was it the shaking ground that moved
What peace is there for tarnished lives
When our futures are uncertain
Acts 17: 22-31
*Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463)
How small a spark has lit a living fire! (StF 408)
Lord of the boundless curves of space (StF 111)
We have a gospel to proclaim (StF 418)
Psalm 66: 8-20
Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme
Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628)
For the music of creation (StF 74)
1 Peter 3: 13-22
All for Jesus - All for Jesus (StF 341)
All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord (StF 293)
*And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? (StF 345)
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow (StF 317)
To God be the glory, great things he has done! (StF 94)
We give immortal praise (StF 16)
John 14: 15-21
Because you have said 'Do this for my sake' (StF 574) (communion hymn)
Christ has risen while earth slumbers (StF 296)
Come down, O Love divine (StF 372)
Father in heaven, grant to your children (StF 4)
I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship (StF 350)
One more step along the world I go (StF 476)
When Jesus came to Jordan (StF 233)
A prayer of thanks for song in our lives and hearts
What song shall I sing today?
What prayer shall I pray today?
Abide with me, O Love Divine.
Thank you, God, for music and song in our hearts and lives.
I pray to you every new morning,
anticipating what might lie ahead.
I pray to you in the afternoon,
thinking of family and friends.
I pray to you in the evening,
repeating “Thank you, God” for life in all its richness,
remembering all who cannot sing or pray
because of pain and sorrow in their lives.
What song shall I sing tomorrow?
What prayer shall I pray tomorrow?
Pamela Stenson, President, Methodist Women in Britain, Darlington District
A prayer for comfort and strength - Alternative Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, in times of loneliness may we be comforted by your presence. In days of affliction may we be fortified with your strength. In hours of despair may we be raised up through your love. Amen.
Marie Bernarde Soubirous (1844-1879)