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Easter 6A
May 17, 2020
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Acts 17:22-31
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17

Psalm 66:8-20
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 66:1-20
Episcopal RCL reading: Psalm 66:7-18

1 Peter 3:13-22
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18

John 14:15-21

Narrative Lectionary:
Philippians 1:1-18a

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Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
  • 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.
  • Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Trinity
    • Baptism
  • In the Upper Room Discourse Jesus tells his disciples that they must keep his commandments. In the film based on Nikos Kazantkakis’s novel The Greek Passion, retitled He Who Must Die, a stuttering shepherd named Manolios is chosen by the village priest to portray Christ in the annual Good Friday Passion Play, and his desire to help a starving group of refugees leads him \into a deadly conflict with that priest who demands that the group move on. (The review tells how the hard to obtain film can be watched on YouTube.) Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Trinity
    • Holy Spirit/Pentecost
    • Love
    • New Life/Rebirth
    • Seeing/Seeing Again
    • Interconnectedness
    • Community
    • Redemption
    • Baptism
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011.2008.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Attending Love," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, May 25, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Evangelectionary, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 6, Bruce G. Epperly, 2014, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Easter 6A). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Jesus Now, Easter 6. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 6, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Easter 6, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Rumors, Easter 6, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2014.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
• 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).
  • Acts 17:22-31
  • Psalm 66
  • 1 Peter 3:13-22
  • John 14:15-21
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
  • Tuesday RCL Leanings, Unknown God/Advocate/TruthSpirit Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Communities of the Spirit," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Stand by Me: Memorial Day and the Healing of Souls," Mary Hinkle Shore, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Soul Repair.
  • "Interreligious Dialogue or Interreligious Monologue?" John C Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Orphaned?" Anna Hosemann-Butler, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show, lectionary-cast by David Henson and Mark Sandlin, 2014.
  • "Under God's Rainbow: The Church As Noah's Ark" Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011.
  • "If You Love Me... (Pt 1)," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2014.
  • "'I Will Not Leave You Orphaned,'" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "Live Large," Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2014.
  • "Common Ground and Realism," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • "Groping," Michael Coffey, 2014.
  • "Making the Case," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • "Truth and Beauty," Rev. David Selley, 2014.
  • "You in Me and I in You," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "We're Not Orphaned!" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Stewards of the Promise, Part 3," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Dulce et Decorum Est, Wilfred Owen, at Journey with Jesus. (Memorial Day).
  • "The Rabbi, my old friend," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • "And We in You," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Significant Living," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • 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, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "What the Holy Spirit Really Looks Like," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2011.
  • "Contentment," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Tense, nervous headache?" Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • "Do You Know Your Rights Miranda?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Easter 6A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Love and Revelation," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Easter 6, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "In an Open Space," "You Will Be Derided for who You Are," Timothy Wayne Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
  • "American Idols," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Do You See What I See? Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2011.
  • "The Close-at-Hand God," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Spiritual but Not Religious," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Promises, Promises: Jesus' Commencement Address,", Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 6. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "An Unknown God," Stacy F. Sauls, 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, 2005.
  • "Home," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Idol Behavior," Jenny Williams, 2005.
    • "To See and Not To See," Scott Bader-Saye, 2002.
    • "Foolhardy Faith," Michael W. Spangler, April, 1999.
    • "The Apologetics of Universal Grace," Ronald Goetz, 1990.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "A Daring Love," Walter Brueggemann, "How Do We Practice an Easter Life?" 2011.
    • "Your Lawyer Will Be With You Shortly," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Resistance and Survival," 2008.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Legacy of Love," Ashley Rosser, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Paul: Appealing or Appalling?" the Rev. Jason Cox, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • 6 Pascua (A) – 2014, por El Rvdo C. Jesus Reyes, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • "To Suffer in Love," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, May 25, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Christ in the New Areopagus, the Rev. Hardy Kim, Day 1, 2011.
  • "The God in You," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2008.
  • "I Will Not Leave You Orphaned," the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2005.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast. 2011.
  • "Do We Need Persecution?" Faith Element, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Easter 6, 2014, Jessie Gutgsell, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 6 Pascua (A) por Jessie Gutgsell, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • "Witness of Love/Never Abandoned," Weekly Seeds., 2014.
  • "Stand by Me: Memorial Day and the Healing of Souls," Mary Hinkle Shore, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Soul Repair.Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Loving Our Neighbors, Both Far and Near,"study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Immigration," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Acts 17)
  • "Living Under Vacant Skies," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
  • "The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
  • 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Easter 6): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • 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)
  • Ministry Matters, May 25, 2014.
  • Life In Liturgy, Easter 6A, 2014.
  • Worship Resources from Anna's Hosannas, for Easter 6A (May 29, 2011). 
  • Evangelectionary, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Worship resources by H. Burnham Kirkland from SermonSuite.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Easter 6, 2014 Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Reach Out," Easter 6, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Stewards of the Promise, Part 3," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 6A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 6, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Easter, 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 6, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 6, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:8-20 (Easter 6A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter 6A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Easter 6A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 66:8-20, Easter 6A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • "You in Me and I in You," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 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, Easter 6. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter 6, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: John 14:15-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter 6 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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Reach Out," Easter 6, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Love and Revelation," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • In the Upper Room Discourse Jesus tells his disciples that they must keep his commandments. In the film based on Nikos Kazantkakis’s novel The Greek Passion, retitled He Who Must Die, a stuttering shepherd named Manolios is chosen by the village priest to portray Christ in the annual Good Friday Passion Play, and his desire to help a starving group of refugees leads him \into a deadly conflict with that priest who demands that the group move on. (The review tells how the hard to obtain film can be watched on YouTube.) Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Long Reach Helper," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • "Stand by Me: Memorial Day and the Healing of Souls," Mary Hinkle Shore, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Soul Repair.
  • "Do We Need Persecution?" Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "His Spirit Dwells in Me," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • "If You Love Me," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on John 14:15-21. TUNE: "Quietude." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 6A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Blessed Be Our God Who Hears" Psalm 66, a Sung Call-and-Response for Easter 6A (May 29, 2011) 
    • "Give Praise to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 66:8-20 set to St Gertrude (65 65 65 65 65 65), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 6A, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter 6A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Easter 6A, 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 6, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • 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, Easter, 6, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotions, May 25, 2014. Faith Formation Journeys.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Easter 6. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Worshiping with Children, Easter 6A, 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," May 25, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "When Life Gives You Lemons," Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • Childrens Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, May 25, 2014.
  • Where Does God Live? -- Children's sermon by B. Kathleen Fannin based on Acts 17:22-31 from SermonSuite
  • "Stewards of the Promise, Part 3," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "Long Reach Helper," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 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)
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Looking for Ghosts," Children's Lesson for Easter 6 (May 29, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 6, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• 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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