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Easter A
April 16, 2017
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Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
United Methodist reading: Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Roman Catholic reading: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: same as above or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
United Methodist reading: Colossians 3:1-4

John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:1-9

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:
    • Resurrection
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Mary Magdalene - Noli Me Tangere
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Conversion
• Special Day Resources:
  • The Blessing of Easter Food and About the Resurrection Services on Easter at Byzantine.Net (Byzantine Catholics on the Web).
  • Easter and Easter Controversy, from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
  • John Chrysostom Easter Sermon.
• 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).
  • "Easter Courage," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Easter," volume of Baylor University's Christian Ethics. Studies, articles and more. 2014.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011.2008.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter Sunday, Ignacio Castura, 2014, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, The Resurrection of the Lord, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • "Christ is Risen," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, April 20, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Helps (Easter A). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter Day, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Rumors, Easter, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." (although the heading at the page says March 16, these seem to be the readings for Easter)
  • Text Studies, Easter 1, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Easter Day. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • 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 10:34-43 / Jeremiah 31:1-6
  • Psalm 118
  • Colossians 3:1-4
  • John 20:1-18 / Matthew 28:1-10
• 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 Lectionary Leanings, Holy Week Prep Party - Break Open the Jar! Do Not Be Afraid Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Only Love Believes, The Resurrection of Jesus and the Constraints of History," N.T. Wright, ABC Religion and Ethics, 2014.
  • "Easter Courage," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Seeing and Believing at Easter Time," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Do You Believe in God?
  • "My Favorite Angel," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014. 2011.
  • "What Is There To Say?" Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "The Politics of Easter. Rowan Williams and the Message of the Empty Tomb," Benjamin Myers, ABC Religion and Ethics, 2014.
  • "Running, Looking, Standing," performance poem, Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2013.
  • "Easter: A Letter to Jesus," "Resurrection: Jesus Emerges from the Holy of Holies," Peter Lockhart, 2014.
  • "Is There a Place to Name Suffering on Easter Sunday?" Rick Fry, 2014.
  • "Resurrection by Any Other Name," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014. 2011.
  • "Death, Thou Shalt Die," guest essay by Ron Hansen, Journey with Jesus, 2014. Guest essay by Rebecca Lyman, 2011.
  • "Bright Red Cellophane and Easter Promise," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "I Have Seen the Lord!" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Now for the Dawning," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
  • "It's about Time - Sort of...," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014 . 2011.
  • "A Stone Rolled Away," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Easter, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Easter Sunday, a reflection, Rick Morley, 2014.
  • "Resurrection," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, LeDayne McLeese Polaski, Chris Ayers, Bryan Jackson, 2014. 2011.
  • 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)
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show, lectionary-cast by David Henson and Mark Sandlin, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Leah Schade, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Surprise," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • "Easter Wings," George Herbert, Journey with Jesus.
  • Catholic Moral Theology Commentary, Beth Haile, 2014.
  • A Poetic Kind of Place, Andrew King, 2014.
  • "Which Jesus Do You Want to Raise This Easter?" Russell Rathbun, Question the Text, 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.
  • "The Resurrection of Jesus: Physical/Bodily or Spiritual/Mystical?" Marcus Borg, Patheos, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, Risen, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Easter Sunday, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Is the Resurrection for Real?" Christian Bloggers at Patheos, 2011.
  • "The Poetry of Resurrection," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
  • Awoken by grace, Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2011.
  • "The Easter Tree," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Celebrating Resurrection," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter Day A. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "What Can You Expect?" V. Gene Robinson, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • Environmental Reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota's Environmental Stewardship Commission: General Easter Reflection and General Reflection on the Easter Lectionary Readings.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "No Time to Linger," Suzanne Guthrie, 2005.
    • "Savior at Large," Craig Barnes, 2002.
    • "Escape from the Tomb," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
    • "Mary and the Body Snatchers," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "Awake in an 'Eastered World'," Walter Brueggemann, "Going Public with God's Good News," 2011.
    • "Mary Magdalene," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Word on the Street,"2008.
    • "A Mysterious Joy," Kari Jo Verhulst, 2002.
  • 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)
  • "Easter," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "Easter Evidence," David J. Wood, Faith and Leadership, 2014.
  • "God Reached Out," Rev. Mark Zabriskie, Day 1, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, April 20, 2014.
  • "Already and Not Yet," the Rev. Dr. Mary Frances Schjonberg, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Día de Pascua (A) – 2014 POR EL. RVDO. ANTONIO BRITO, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Beyond Bunnies and Jelly Beans," the Rev. Pam Driesell, Day 1, 2011.
  • "Power for Ministry," Rev. Richard Lischer, Duke Divinity School, 2009.
  • "It's How You Believe," Nathan Mattox, Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Optimist.
  • "The Insecure Tomb," the Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore, Day 1, 2008.
  • Easter Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
  • "Christ on the Loose," the Rev. Dr. George Mason, Day 1, 2005.
  • "Easter: The Manifestation of Undefeated Love," the Very Rev. Nathan Baxter, Day 1, 1996.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Be Not Afraid," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Seeing and Believing at Easter Time," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Do You Believe in God?
  • "Easter," volume of Baylor University's Christian Ethics. Studies, articles and more. 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Easter Sunday" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Easter Day, 2014, David W. Peters, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Día de Pascua (A) por David W. Peters, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Entertaining Angels," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
  • 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): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • A List of Easter Sunrise Service Liturgies.
  • 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, April 20, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Life in Liturgy, David Chafin,Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia, 2014
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter Day, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "It's about Time - Sort of...," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014 . 2011.
  • Worship resources for Easter by Amy C. Schifrin from SermonSuite,
  • Mustard Seeds, "What Keeps Us Captive?" Easter, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship Resources, Easter Sunday, 2011 Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
  • Bread for the Journey, the Rev. Dr. John Tamilio III, PhD, 2011. (.pdf)
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter Sunrise, Easter Day, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Quem Quaeritis Trope (an Easter morning entrance rite) from the ELCIC.
  • Festival Eucharist for Easter Day (after Easter Vigil), Festival Eucharist for Easter Day (with blessing of the Paschal Candle), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR:
    • Easter Morning: a service of the dawning of new light with Holy Communion.
    • Easter Day: All Things Are Made New: a service of light with Holy Communion.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2011.
  • Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.
  • Easter Season Liturgy, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter Sunday, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter Sunday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Creative Closing, Easter Sunrise, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • Prayers for Easter Sunday, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "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: 118:1-2, 14-24, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Easter A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Service Prayers for Easter Day, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • "Resurrection," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Easter Sunday A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessman, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, The Resurrection of the Lord, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • A Prayer for Easter Sunday, Richard Bryant, Richard's Food for Thought, 2014.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Holy Week. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter Sunday, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Easter, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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, "What Keeps Us Captive?" Easter, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Snake Nut Can," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • "After Luke is murdered by the guard in the Christ Figure film Cool Hand Luke there is an Easter sequence in which his friend Dragline tells his fellow prisoners Luke's defiant death, declaring that Luke was "a real world shaker," thus beginning the myth of Cool Hand Luke." Ed McNulty, Visiual Parables.
  • "There is an Easter moment in Dead Poet's Society when Robin Williams' fired teacher John Keating looks in on his class, and the students pay tribute to him by standing atop their desks despite orders to come down from the principal." Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "Seeing and Believing at Easter Time," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Do You Believe in God?
  • "Be Not Afraid," Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "The Old Olive Trees," Anna Shirey, tune: "Be Thou My Vision," Anna's Hosannas! 2011.
    • "Be Present Now Dear Risen Lord," a Hymn for Easter Eucharist by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. Tune: Tallis Canon, 88.88.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Give your Thanks to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, three settings, Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter Sunday, 2011, 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 A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Easter Sunday, 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 Sunday, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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.
    • Classical Music playlist for Holy Week & Easter, Revgalblogpals.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • 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)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, The Resurrection of the Lord, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, Easter, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• 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.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Easter Day. 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 Sunday, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011. Observing Lent and Celebrating Easter in Year A, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," April, 20, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Acts 10:34-43 and Peace Warriors by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Jeremiah 31:1-6 and There, There by Sam McBratney, Colossians 3:1-4 and Perfect Square by Michael Hall, John 20:1-18 and On That Easter Morning by Mary Joslin, Matthew 28:1-10 and Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack. 2013. 2012. 2011.
  • "We Are His Flowers,," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, April 20, 2014.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 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)
  • "It's about Time - Sort of...," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014 . 2011.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Snake Nut Can," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Don't Despair, Eyes Open, Anna Shirey, Anna's Hosannas, Children's Lesson for Easter, 2011.
  • Gathering, Easter Day, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
  • "Measuring God's Love," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
• Drama (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Running, Looking, Standing," performance poem, Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2013.
  • "Whom Do You Seek?" A Drama for the Opening of Easter Worship, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
• 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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