Friday Inclusive Reflection: Readings for Proper 28 (33) — A Reflection of Welcome #SundayIsComing
November 16, 2025: Proper 28 (33)
Queer Theology — A contemplative weekly reflection on the readings
Queer Reflection for this Sunday
A short liturgical and contemplative guide reading scripture through a Queer Theology lens.
If you want a quick orientation to queer spirituality, see our short primer here. Sit with these readings and invite the Spirit to surprise you.
This Week's Lectionary Readings
- Isaiah 65:17-25
This passage speaks of a new creation where all people are welcomed and find a home, emphasizing God's desire for justice and peace for all, including the marginalized.
Contemplative Practice: Imagine yourself in this new creation, feeling the warmth of inclusion and belonging, where all identities are celebrated.
✝︎ - Isaiah 12
In this passage, we find a song of praise and thanksgiving for the salvation God brings, highlighting the joy and liberation found in God's presence for all people, including LGBT+ individuals.
Contemplative Practice: Sing or recite this song of praise, feeling the freedom and acceptance that comes from God's love and salvation.
✝︎ - Malachi 4:1-2
The imagery of the sun of righteousness rising with healing in its wings offers hope and restoration to all who are oppressed and marginalized, including LGBT+ individuals.
Contemplative Practice: Bask in the healing light of the sun, allowing yourself to be embraced by God's love and restoration.
✝︎ - Psalm 98
This psalm calls for all creation to sing a new song of praise to God, reminding us that all voices are valued and welcomed in God's presence, including those of LGBT+ individuals.
Contemplative Practice: Join in the chorus of creation, letting your voice be heard and celebrated in the symphony of praise to God.
✝︎ - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
This passage encourages a community of mutual care and support, where each person is valued and included, promoting a culture of hospitality and belonging for all, including LGBT+ individuals.
Contemplative Practice: Reflect on ways you can offer support and care to those around you, embodying the inclusive love of God in your relationships.
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Queer Theology Reflection
These readings affirm the value and inclusion of all people in God's kingdom, offering a vision of justice, belonging, and hospitality for LGBT+ individuals. The message of hope, salvation, and mutual care speaks into the lives of LGBT+ individuals, inviting the congregation to embody love and welcome to all.
Sermon Preview (pastoral focus)
This Sunday, we will focus on the theme of inclusion and belonging, exploring how the readings invite us to create a community of hospitality and support for all. As we prepare for this message, let us practice the sacred act of listening deeply to one another, offering our presence and care as a reflection of God's love.
About "Sunday is coming, Jeremy": A weekly reflection series by The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves, Anglican Archbishop, offering short preparing reflections for Sunday. If you prefer watching, open the playlist above.
Archbishop Jeremy Greaves has publicly offered support to LGBT+ people; the Diocese has taken steps toward inclusion.
Join us this Friday for a reflective space where we will engage with the themes of inclusion and belonging in the readings. This is a safe and welcoming space where we can explore how to embody God's love for all, including LGBT+ individuals.
A Prayer
God of surprising welcome, meet us at the margins and make their stories holy among us. Teach us to read with tenderness, to honour strange joys, and to hold wounds with reverence. Breathe your courage into our worship and our care. Amen.
We seek to practice welcome and dignity for all folk as part of our ministry. Read, reflect, and join us each Friday.
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