Welcome to the Kerr Archive
A collection of church bulletins spanning decades of liturgical art. Browse, search, and download full-size images for your church bulletins and publications.
Created by Ronn Kerr — a United Methodist pastor, author, and publisher who served congregations for over forty years and chaired the nationwide Key ’73 evangelism effort. Learn more →
The Kerr Archive is a tribute to Ronn’s life work — preserving his church bulletins for churches everywhere.
Members get: Full-color & grayscale WebP downloads, print-ready PDFs, PNG & JPG exports — plus lectionary meanings, sermon ideas, and full scripture references.
This Sunday in the Lectionary
Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Season After Pentecost · Proper 17
The long Season after Pentecost (Ordinary Time) stretches across the second half of the church year, focusing on the ongoing life of discipleship and the mission of the Church.
During this stage of the Season After Pentecost, the liturgy focuses on the ethical dimensions of the Christian life. Proper 17 emphasizes that holiness is not a private endeavor but is fundamentally communal, expressed through the way we treat the stranger, the prisoner, and the marginalized. It is a call to recognize the sacred in the ordinary rhythms of hospitality and mutual care.
The exhortations in Hebrews 13 remind us that 'mutual love' is the hallmark of the church. By connecting the act of hospitality to the possibility of entertaining angels, the text challenges our modern boundaries and fears. It suggests that our worship is incomplete unless it translates into a life of service and a commitment to social justice, reflecting the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ in a shifting world.
Preach on the 'altar of the heart' and the 'sacrifice of praise.' How do we move beyond ritual to a life that honors God through ethical integrity? Consider the hook of 'unaware encounters'—how our smallest acts of kindness might have cosmic significance. Pastoral guidance should focus on the stability found in Christ as the foundation for taking the risks required by radical hospitality.