Sunday 17 May 2026
- General:
- Lectionary
7th 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 1: 6-14
(Also see suggestions for Acts 1: 1-11, Ascension Day)
Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (StF 297)
Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319)
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! (StF 300)
Like the murmur of the dove’s song (StF 389)
Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35
Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme
Amen siakudumisa (Amen! Praise the name of the Lord!) (StF 770)
I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath (StF 79)
Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom (StF 65)
1 Peter 4: 12-14; 5: 6-11
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow (StF 317)
Heaven shall not wait (StF 701)
The Church of Christ, in every age (StF 415)
The head that once was crowned with thorns (StF 312)
When our caring love grows thin (StF 622)
John 17: 1-11
Earth's creator, everyday God (StF 45)
In Christ there is no east or west (StF 685)
One is the body and one is the Head (StF 688)
Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord (StF 710)
A prayer in times of uncertainty and change
God of the earth, the sea and the sky, As we look around us we see change and uncertainty:
The effects of the changing seasons on the work of our farmers, and the security of homes and businesses. The power of the sea on our coastline and the catch of fishing boats. The flightpaths of military aircraft pointing towards global political uncertainty. In our churches and communities too, there is change and uncertainly.
May we know your steadfast love, and that in all times and all places you are there. In the name of Christ, Amen.
Angy Long, District Chair, Lincolnshire District
A prayer for Christlike humility - Alternative Prayer
Grant us, O Lord, your rock for our shelter, your wounds for our sanctuary, your pathway for our safety, your lowliness for our soul and your cleansing for our heart. Amen.
Susannah Design, Bristol Methodist Band Leader (c. 1740)