Proper 15 (Sunday between Aug 14-20)
Year A · Season after Pentecost · liturgical color: green · All Sundays in Year A
First Reading
Genesis 45:1-15
Joseph reveals himself to his brothers; God sent me before you
Psalm
Psalm 133
How good when kindred live together in unity; like precious oil
Second Reading
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
God has not rejected people; gifts of God irrevocable
Gospel
Matthew 15:21-28
Canaanite woman's faith; even dogs eat crumbs
Hymns connected to the psalm
How Good it is And How Pleasant
How good it is and how pleasant
Oh, How Good It Is
Oh, how good it is when the family of God
Hymns connected to the gospel
Kyrie
Kyrie, God Father in heaven above
Kyrie—I
Kyrie, God Father in heaven above
Pass Me Not
Pass me not, O gentle Savior
Suggested by LCMS Worship, 3 yearly lists
Hymns from LCMS Worship's published Year A hymn suggestions (2014–2026), most often suggested first. Hymns marked "Hymn of the Day" are on the official Lutheran Service Book list for this day.
In Christ There is No East or West
Hymn of the Day
When in the Hour of Deepest Need
Hymn of the Day
Commit Whatever Grieves Thee
May God Bestow on Us His Grace
Come My Soul Thy Suit Prepare
God Loved the World So that He Gave
Hope of the World
Jesus Shall Reign (Where'er the Sun)
Lord Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
O Son of God, in Galilee
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
LCMS — Proclaim
Hymn of the Day
Hymn Suggestions
"As Surely as I Live," God Said
"As surely as I live," God said
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
The God of Abraham Praise
The God of Abraham praise
ELCA — Sundays and Seasons
Hymn of the Day
Alternate Hymn of the Day
Gathering
Communion
O Christ the Healer We Have Come
O Christ the Healer we have come
Light dawns on a weary world
needs review
Sending
Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
Let justice flow like streams
needs review