Tuesday 6 January 2026
- General:
- Lectionary
The Epiphany
Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading
What is Epiphany all about? See Epiphany - arrivals and beginnings.
As 6 January is a weekday, these readings and hymn suggestions may replace those of the preceding Sunday - 1 January.
Isaiah 60: 1-6
Angels, from the realms of glory (StF 190)
Be still, for the presence of the Lord (StF 20)
*Bethlehem, of noblest cities (StF 225)
*Brightest and best of the sons of the morning (StF 227)
Come, sinners, to the gospel feast (StF 401)
Darkness like a shroud covers the earth (“Arise, shine, your light has come”) (StF 170)
Let all the world in every corner sing (StF 57)
Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness (StF 175)
Stupendous height of heavenly love (StF 512)
Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14
Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son! (StF 228)
He became poor that we may be rich (StF 344)
Joy to the world, the Lord has come! (StF 330)
King of kings, majesty (StF 331)
Ephesians 3: 1-12
As we gather, Father, seal us (StF 570)
Birth brings a promise of new life awaking (StF 226)
*Come, thou long-expected Jesus (StF 169)
*Deep in the darkness a starlight is gleaming (StF 625)
Let earth and heaven combine (StF 208)
Sing of a God of majestic divinity (StF 13)
There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416)
Matthew 2: 1-12
A special star, a special star (StF 223)
As with gladness men of old (StF 224)
*Bethlehem, of noblest cities (StF 225)
*Brightest and best of the sons of the morning (StF 227)
*Come, thou long-expected Jesus (StF 169)
*Deep in the darkness a starlight is gleaming (StF 625)
Good news, good news to you we bring (StF 201)
A prayer that we might embody God's grace
Jesus, our way and our life,
your love has broken every barrier down,
and by your death and glorious resurrection,
you unite all who put their faith in you.
In this world of conflict and disunity
help us to embody your grace:
to be good neighbours,
to be friends to all,
to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Open our hearts to claim and cherish
our shared calling to be your disciples,
sharing our life and faith across traditions
with grace and joy.
Unite our prayer with yours,
that in you your children may be one,
that the world may believe.
In your Holy Spirit we pray. Amen.
Steven Cooper, Ecumenical Officer, Connexional Team
A prayer that we live in God's light - Alternative Prayer
Shine on us, O Son of God, with grace unfailing, granting us the gift of wisdom, the power of faith and the endurance of hope. Amen.
Ethiopian Orthodox