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Lent 3A
March 19, 2017

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Exodus 17:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 17:3-7

Psalm 95
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9

Romans 5:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

John 4:5-42
Roman Catholic reading: John 4:5-42 or John 4:5-15, 19-26, 39, 40-42

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 listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Samaritan Woman
    • Water from the Rock
  • Movie Scenes with the following themes:
    • Forgiveness
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Repentance
    • Seeing/Seeing in New Ways
    • Moses/Exodus
• 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, 2017. 2011. 2008.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps (Lent 3): United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "Finding Refreshment," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL. 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Lent 3A, 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, 2017.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Charlene J. Smith, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Lent 3, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Helps (Lent 3). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 3. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, February 24, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Lent 3, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • 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, 2017.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2017.
• 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).
  • Exodus 17:1-7
  • Psalm 95
  • Romans 5:1-11
  • John 4:5-42
• 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. 2017.
  • "Holy Conversations," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "The Nasty Woman Who Persisted: The Samaritan Woman of John 4," Jaime Clarkk-Soles, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • Living by the Word, David R. Lyle, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "The Woman at the Well," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
  • "Desert Transformations," Jana Bennett, Ekklesia Project, 2017.
  • "The Rewards of Encounters," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
  • "The Truett Pulpit," 2017.
  • "A Plain Account," 2017.
  • "Still Thirsty," Andrew Prior, 2017.
  • "Adultery," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Connections, Next Sunday Resources, 2017.
  • "Jesus and the Samaritans," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "Waiting at the Well," Andrew King, 2017.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2017.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017
  • The Vinyl Preacher, Zaach Parris and Matt Keadle, iTunes, Soundcloud, 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.
  • 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 Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Let's Have A Drink Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Leaving It All Behind," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014. 2011.
  • "Why You Ought to Leave the Church," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "Tent City."
  • "The Continual Need for a Sign," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.2011.
  • "Deep Well, No Bucket?" Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014. 2011.
  • "If You Hear His Voice," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "Harvest Time," Bob Cornwalll, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "The Inescapable God," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2014.
  • "Splash and Dash," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Is the Lord with us or not?" Peter Lockhart, 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)
  • "The Woman at The Well," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill and Angela Emerson, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2014.
  • "A Story Worth Telling: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "The Well of Love," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Thirst," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
  • Liberal Lectionary Reflections, Chris Ayers, Bryan Jackson, Mary Lautensleger, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Meeting at the Well," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place," 2014.
  • "Celebrating My Scars," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014
  • "Lectionary Ruminations," John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • "High Noon at Jacob's Well," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Lent 3, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • Misogyny, Moralism and the Woman at the Well, David Lose, The Huffington Post, 2011.
  • "He Told Me Everything I Have Ever Done!" Lisa Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Knock-a-door-run-away," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • Engaging Jesus, Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Out of the Shadows," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • Quench Your Thirst, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 3. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Jesus Hustles an Invitation to the City," Mark Harris, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • "We Are All Samaritans," Katie Sherrod, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • Environmental/Earth-Centered Reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota's Environmental Stewardship Commission. Reflection focusses on Exodus text within the Lenten lectionary context.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Are We There Yet?" Felipe N. Martinez, The Christian Century, 2005.
    • "Spiritual Snobs," Scott McKnight, The Christian Century, 2005.
    • "Unlikely Messenger," Patricia Farris, The Christian Century, 2002. Religion Online.
    • "Strangers in the Night," Richard Lischer, 1999.
    • "The Justification of God," commentary by Ronald Goetz from The Christian Century, 1990.
    • "The Witness at the Well," commentary by Fred B. Craddock from The Christian Century, 1990.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "High-Water Mark," Walter Brueggemann, "Trusting God's Inexplicable Goodness," 2011.
    • "Living Water," Laurel A. Dykstra, "A Season of Repentance," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 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)
  • "This Can't Be the Christ…Can It?" by Will Willimon. A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers.
  • "It Was About Noon," Brian Coulter, Day1, 2017.
  • "Agents of Transformation," Sil Galvan, 2017.
  • "Hope that Brings Us Here," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "Dropping the Mask We Hide Behind," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, 2014.
  • "The Big Surprise," the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • 3 Cuaresma (A) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. GONZALO ANTONIO RENDÓN-OSPINA, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Ministry Matters, March 23, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "He Gets Me!" the Rev. Dr. David Sapp, Day 1, 2011.
  • "'Honey, You Better Believe He Is the Messiah!'" the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "The Nasty Woman Who Persisted: The Samaritan Woman of John 4," Jaime Clark-Soles, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "Finding Refreshment," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • "Worship for the Journey," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Why You Ought to Leave the Church," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "Tent City."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Lent 3A, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Bible Study, Lent 3, 2014, Steven King, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 3 Cuaresma (A) por Steven King, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • "She said, 'come and see,'" Lent 3A, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "No God but God," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Lent 3): 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Thirsting for God/What's the Point of Worship?" Lent 3, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 3, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, March 23, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, Lent 3A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 3A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Thirst," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 3A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Lent Liturgy / Lenten Preparation Liturgy (catechumenate / RCIA style), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Lent to the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Lent 3, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Lent 3, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • The Billabong, Lent 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Prayers of the People, Lent 3, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Creative Closing, Lent 3, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • Calls to Worship, Barbara Jamieson, Flint Hill UMC, Virginia.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 95, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • "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.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Lent 3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Lenten Prayers (based on gospel texts for each Sunday in Lent), Chris Heckert, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Service Prayers for Lent 3, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 95, Lent 3A, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 3, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Astute and understanding God... -- Intercession for Lent 3 based on John 4:5-42 by Janice Scott from SermonSuite.
  • Evangelectionary, Charlene J. Smith, Evangelism Connections, 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.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Lent 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: John 4:5-42, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 3 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, Lent 3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Thirsting for God/What's the Point of Worship?" Lent 3, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lent 3, John 4:1-42, a telling and video performance criticism, Tracy Radosevic, NBSINT, 2011. (At YouTube)
  • The Painted Prayerbook, A Well-Blessed Woman, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • In Bishop T.D. Jake's Woman, Thou Art Loosed Michelle Jordan, who murdered her mother's lover is a god stand-in for the Samaritan woman, with Bishop Jakes series of visits to her in prison where he seeks to convince her that God loves her still. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • "Bottled Water," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014. Video: Once Justice Rolls, then the Water Will Flow.
  • "Why You Ought to Leave the Church," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "Tent City."
  • "Worship for the Journey," Faith Element, 2014.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • The Water God Gives Us Text:  Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: FOUNDATION 11.11.11.11 (“How Firm a Foundation”) A new hymn based on John 4:5-42 that was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 and available with the music.
    • Jesus, You Once Called Disciples  Text:  Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: IN BABILONE (8.7.8.7 D) (There's a Wideness in God's Mercy)   A new hymn on all disciples (the Twelve, as well as women, other men and children)
    • "O Lord, You Called Disciples,"Text:  Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune:  LANCASHIRE 7.6.7.6 D (“The Day of Resurrection”).  This hymn celebrates the woman at the well as an early evangelist.
    • "He Lingers Still," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on John 4:5-42. TUNE: "Russia." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 3A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Let Us Praise the Rock of Our Salvation," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms, Psalm 95 set to He Leadeth Me (88 88 D).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 3, 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, Lent 3, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Lent 3, 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, Lent 3, 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: scroll down for hymn suggestions.
    • 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.
    • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
    • Together to Celebrate, March 23, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • 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, . Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• 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, Lent 3. 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, Lent 3, 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," March 23, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 17:1-7 and Animal Strikes at the Zoo, It's True! by Karma Wilson, Romans 5:1-11 and Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb, John 4:5-24 and Rainbow Rish to the Rescue by Marcus Pfister. 2011.
  • 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)
  • "Living Love (Almsgiving)," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • "Thirst," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Ministry Matters, March 23, 2014.
  • "Bottled Water," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Children's Sermons, Lent 3A, Faith Formation Journeys, 2011.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 3, 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Thirsting for God/What's the Point of Worship?" Lent 3, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• 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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