Safeguarding and 2nd Sunday before Advent (Year A) - 15 November 2026

For Safeguarding Sunday, Sam and Jolley explore what it means to preach the Gospel as the church reflects on its responsibility to protect the most vulnerable. Together, they also interrogate the lectionary readings for the 2nd Sunday before Advent. **Readings:** - 1 Corinthians 13 (Safeguarding suggested reading) - Zephaniah 1.7, 12-end - 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11 - Matthew 25.14-30 **Notes** Sam's Sermon on Matthew 25: https://chapel.duke.edu/sites/default/files/documents/sermons/2005/051113.pdf How to Preach by Sam Wells: https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781786225214/how-to-preach