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Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11

Psalm 126 or Luke 1:47-55
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 1:46-54
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 126  or Canticle 3 or 15
United Methodist reading: Psalm 126

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

John 1:6-8, 19-28

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated (NRSV) Lectionary readings from VanderbiltDivinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the NewAmerican Bible.
  • The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies:
  • If on this 3rd Sunday of Advent you use the Lukan Text (listed as an alternate Psalm), the Argentinean film The Official Story, taking place after the dictatorship has been replaced, illustrates Mary’s words,  “He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.” Those using Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 will findIn 12 Years a Slavegoing well with the prophet’s message of “release to the captives.”
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
    • Visitation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Incarnation
    • Baptism
    • John the Baptist
    • Prayer
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • "Clued to the Big Moment," Walter Brueggemann, Church Anew, 2020.
  • WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Archives at bottom of page, 2020.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2020.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2020.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2020.
  • "Witness under Fire," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2017.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters, .
  • D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews Huey, UCC, 2020.
  • Points for Teaching and Preaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2014. 2011.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2020. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 3B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Advent 3B, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for December 14, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 61:1-11
  • Psalm 126 / Luke 1:47-55
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
  • John 1:6-28
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2020.
  • "Hope on the Horizon," Kathryn M. Schifferdecker, WorkingPreacher, 2020.
  • "John the Baptist Has a Brand," Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones, The Christian Century, 2020.
  • "Who Are You?" Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2020.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, Provoking the Gospel, 2020.
  • Living by the Word, Martha Spong, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Witnessing," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • "With All My Soul," Todd Weir, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • "The Darkness," Andrew Prior, 2017.
  • "Bearing the Light," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2017.
  • "Who Do You ThinkYou Are?" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • "Binding Up The BrokenHearted: Just Keep Breathing," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2020.
  • "The Light of Christ," Kelley Land, Next Sunday Resources, Connections, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip,2020.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2020. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2017.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2017.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2017.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
  • COSLC Grace
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Mark, studies for the Sundays in Advent B, Anglican Church Diocese of Perth, 2014. (.pdf download at link.)
  • David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2014.
  • Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • Revised Common Lectionary commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun and friends, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, 2014.
  • Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
  • Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Beth Scibienski, 2014.
  • Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Mark, studies for the Sundays in Advent B, Anglican Church Diocese of Perth, 2014. (.pdf download at link.)
  • Michael Coffey, 2014.
  • Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 2, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Advent Credo," Daniel Berrigan.
  • Andrew Prior, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes for Advent 3, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014. 2011.
  • Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Visions from the Catacombs," Catacomb Churches, December 7, 2014.
  • "Surprised by Joy," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 3, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • "John, Jesus, and the Alpha Male," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Faith and Fear," Thomas Long, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • "Are You the Revolutionary?" Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2011.
  • "Tears of Despair, Dreams of Laughter," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
  • "Ruins, Beautiful and Sad," "ain't highfalutin," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • "The Church as Highway Department," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Testify to the Light," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • "The Scandal of the Incarnation," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
  • "Jesus the untouchable deal breaker," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • This Sunday's Readings, (Advent 3B), Rosalind Brown, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
  • Daily Reflection, Advent 3B, 2011, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • Advent 3: The Prayer Book of John the Baptist, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
  • "It's Not About Us," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Time to Lighten Up," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2011.
  • "Just Breathe," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • "Turn on the Light!" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for December 11, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Hidden in Plain Sight," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Magnificat! Learning to Sing Mary's Song," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
  • "God Returning," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "The Practice of Hope," David Henson, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Thunder in the Desert," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Joy?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • Grounded & Rooted in Love, Advent 3B, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
  • "Am I Not Entering Holy Ground?" Larry Patten, 2011.
  • "Releasing the Spirit," Charles W. Allen, Marti Steussy, Holly Hearon, Helene Tallon Russell, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 3B. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Hope as Radical Protest," Richard Bower, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "The Third Sunday of Advent," Abbot Gueranger O.S.B.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Standing on Promises," Kathleen Norris, 2005.
    • "Messianic Complex," John Stendahl, 2002.
    • "The Sent and the Sender," Delores S. Williams, 1990.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Our Waiting Rooms Speak Volumes," Enuma Okoro, "Bearing the 'Wait' of the World," 2011.
    • "The Gift of Grace," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christmas Presence," 2008.
    • "Proclaiming 'the Year,'" Robert Roth, "The Beauty of Justice," 2005.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Mary's Song," Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Day 1, 2020.
  • "The Hard Work of Making Life Right," Michael Brown, Day 1, 2017.
  • "God Has A Dream," by Michael Curry.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Barth and John the Baptist," by Wallace Adams-Riley.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • Day 1, 2014.
  • Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "Prayer," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, December 14, 2014.
  • "The Hand of God on the Shoulder of a Troubled World," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2011.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "God's Will for You," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2008.
  • 3 Advent, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Shout with Joy, Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Lectionary Notes, Advent 3B, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "What Should We Say about Mary?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "What Should We Say about Mary?" Carole L. Baker. (Luke 1:26-45)
  • "Pray without Ceasing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Pray without Ceasing," "Prayerful Intimacy."
  • "Improving Our Seeing and Listening," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
• A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• The Text This Week's Advent Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Interactive Alternative Worship Ideas, Emmy Kegler, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
  • Worship Resources, December 11, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Joy," Advent 3, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 3, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
  • Advent Liturgy / Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
  • Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 3 by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 126, (Advent 3B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Advent 3B, Rick Morley, 2011.
  • Call to Worship, December 11, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayer for Advent 3B, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Confession, Joanna Harader, Spacious Faith, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday, November, 2014. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 3, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 3, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: John 1:6-28, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Advent 3B at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • Clip Art, Advent B3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Joy," Advent 3, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Testify to the Light," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • Advent 3: The Prayer Book of John the Baptist, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Just Breathe," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • The Role of Hope, Faith Element, 2011.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Starters for Sunday, November, 2014. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • If on this 3rd Sunday of Advent you use the Lukan Text (listed as an alternate Psalm), the Argentinean film The Official Story, taking place after the dictatorship has been replaced, illustrates Mary’s words,  “He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.” Those using Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 will findIn 12 Years a Slavegoing well with the prophet’s message of “release to the captives.”
  • "Bubbles or Gift Box" John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “When John the Baptist Preached,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on John the Baptist.  This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS 10.10.10.10 with Refrain (“The Snow Lay on the Ground”).
    • “Down by the Jordan,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on John the Baptist and Jesus’ baptism.  This hymn is in the United Methodists’ Worship and Song (2011).  Tune:  LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
    • “Mary Gladly Told Her Cousin,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Mary rejoicing in the promise of Jesus before his birth, the Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56).  This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: IRBY 8.7.8.7.7.7 (“Once in Royal David's City”).
    • “Mary Heard the Angel's Message,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrates many biblical stories about Mary, from before Jesus' birth, fleeing from Herod, his teaching about his family, her presence at his death and with the disciples after his resurrection.  This hymn is in the Episcopalians’ Voices Found.  Tune:  BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”) and HYFRYDOL (“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”). 
      
    • "Stand Firm," "True Light," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 2B, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 3B, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Advent 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 3B, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, November, 2014. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Advent 3B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," December 14, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 andIggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 and Bedtime is Canceled by Cece Meng, John 1:6-8, 19-28 and Under Alaska's Midnight Sun by Deb Vanasse. 2011.
  • Highlighting the Chrismon Tree 2014, Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Bubbles or Gift Box" John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
  • "The Light of the World," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2011.
  • "Advent and Christmas Eve, 2011," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, childrens sermon, 2011.
  • The Black Cave, Janice Scott, The Village Shepherd.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2011. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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