Does Gather ’Round follow the lectionary?
No. Gather ’Round places the highest priority on using the same scripture texts for all age groups each week. In order to maximize the number of texts, we use a four-year rather than a three-year outline. This precludes the use of the lectionary, which is on a three-year cycle. However, Gather ’Round scripture texts are chosen with the church season in mind, so that, for example, Advent and Lenten themes are emphasized on appropriate Sundays.
