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Proper 17A/Ordinary 22A/Pentecost +13
August 30, 2020
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:

Exodus 3:1-15 or Jeremiah 15:15-21
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 3:1-15

Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c or Psalm 26:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 63:2-9
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c

Romans 12:9-21
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 12:1-2

Matthew 16:21-28
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 16:21-27

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American 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.
  • 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:
  • The cross that Jesus said his followers must bear is picked up Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the TV film King, when, against the advice of everyone, Dr. King decides to denounce the Vietnam War, and thus loses the support of thousands of white liberals, most of the other Civil Rights leaders, and the President of the US. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Crucifixion - Carrying the Cross
    • Moses and the Burning Bush
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Sacrifice
    • Redemption
    • Crucifixion
    • Suffering Servant
    • Moses/Exodus
    • Call
• Special Day Resources: Labor Day
• 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, 2017. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Sermon Seeds, "Spirit Led Living," Kathryn Matthers, UCC, 2017.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +12). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2017.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • "Peter's Fall; Everyone's Call," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2017.
  • D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 11, 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, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 22A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for August 31, 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, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 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 3:1-15 / Jeremiah 15:15-21
  • Psalm 105 / Psalm 26
  • Romans 12:9-21
  • Matthew 16:21-28
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
  • Wild Lectionary: "Fire in the Earth: Burning but Flourishing, Matthew Syrdal, 2017.
  • "The Cross at a Crossroads," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "Deluge on Holy Ground," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
  • "Burning Bush to Boston Common: You Are Standing on Holy Ground", Jim Keat, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • "Can You Imagine?" David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2017.
  • "Be Transformed," Janice Love, Ekklesia Project, 2017.
  • A Plain Account commentaries, 2017.
  • "The Politics of Overcoming Evil," Amy Allen, Political Theology Today, 2017.
  • "Moses and the Burning Bush," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week Bob Eldan, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, 2017.
  • Exegesis, Terrance Callan, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
  • "Throwing Away Your Life," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere,2017.
  • "Losing sight of Jethro's Sheep: Moses in Midian," Robert Warren, Clermont-Ferrand, 2017.
  • "Taking Up My Cross...Hearing This Invitation Like It Is the First Time," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2017.
  • "Through Christ, God Dances," Amy Ziettlow, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "My Self Tells Me Whose I Am," Andrew Prior, First Impressions, 2017.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • 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.
  • "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.
  • 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.
  • David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2014.
  • Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014.Use of images.
  • Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "You Are A God Who Hides Yourself," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • Visual Theology, David Perry, 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.
  • Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • "Keeping the Peace," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • PreacherRhetorica, Christopher Burkett, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 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)
  • Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "Taking Up My Cross and the ALS Bucket Challenge," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • 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.
  • "Jesus Has No Part Time Disciples," Greg Carey, Matthew 16:21-28, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
  • "Get Off the Couch and into the Game!" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Have You Come Here to Die?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, August 28, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing in the Shape of a Cross," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Bridging Crosses," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "Heeding the Voice," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Jesus' Passion and Ours," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "It's Your Call," John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, Patheos, 2011.
  • "The Biggest Losers," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Pentecost +11, Laura and Matt Norvell, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Holy Ground," Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2011.
  • "Harmony," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Yellow Mini," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Careful What You Wish For," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • Sermon Notes for August 28, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 17. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
  • 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)
  • "The Transformative Power of Grace," Susan Crowell, 2017.
  • “I’m Not Gonna Lie to Ya,” by Micah Jackson.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year, 2017..
  • Day1, 2014.
  • "The paradox of faith" Susan Butterworth, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 17 (A) – 2014 por Rvdo. Enrique Cadena, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, August 31, 2014.
  • "Jesus Saves," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • Trusting God to Settle Scores, the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, Day 1, 2011.
  • "Eye Contact," the Rev. Mike Kinman, Day1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Burning Bush to Boston Common: You Are Standing on Holy Ground", Jim Keat, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • Faith Element, 2014.
  • Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Proper 17A, 2014, Brian Pinter, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 17 (A), por Brian Pinter, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Dorothy Day's Radical Hospitality," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Romans 12)
  • 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 Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +12): 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)
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Life in Liturgy, 2017.
  • Worship Resources, 2017, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Prayers, Songs and Reflections for Worship, from Anna's Hosannas for August 28, 2011
  • Mustard Seeds, "Living God's Call," Proper 17, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 11A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2017.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 22, 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, OT 22, 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.
  • Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
  • "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, Pentecost +12, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +12, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • A Prayer for Compassion based on Romans 12, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, Unfolding Light, 2011.
  • Prayer for Proper 17A/Ordinary 22A/Pentecost +11, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45, (Pentecost 14A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Evangelectionary, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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, Ordinary 22, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 22, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 16:21-27, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 22 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.
  • http://seedstuff.blogspot.com/2017/08/proper-17-ordinary-22-september-3.html
  • "Careful What You Wish For," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing in the Shape of a Cross," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Party Favors," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • The cross that Jesus said his followers must bear is picked up Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the TV film King, when, against the advice of everyone, Dr. King decides to denounce the Vietnam War, and thus loses the support of thousands of white liberals, most of the other Civil Rights leaders, and the President of the US. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
  • Faith Element, 2014.
  • Visual Theology, David Perry, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Jesus Asked One Day," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's new hymn (2014) on Peter's declaration about Jesus, Jesus foretelling his death and resurrection, the cross and self-denial. Tune: SHOWALTER 10.9.10.9 with Refrain ("Leaning On The Everlasting Arms").
    • "O God, You Love the Needy," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, ties in this week's lectionary texts with the issue of famine in Africa. LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6.D (Lead On, O King Eternal; Rejoice, Rejoice Believers).
    • "God, the Mountains Tell Your Glory," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2010, celebrates biblical stories set on mountains, including Moses' call. Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D ("Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken") and ABBOT'S LEIGH 8.7.8.7 D ("God Is Here!").
    • "Our God, You Called to Moses," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. TUNE: LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6.D ("Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers").
    • "The Way," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 17A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
    • "What is Precious" Sung Call to Worship inspired by Jeremiah 15, for August 28, 2011 from Anna's Hosannas 
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Come and Give Thanks to the Lord," (Psalm 105), "Vindicate Me," (Psalm 26), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c set to Cleansing Fountain (86 86 D), Psalm 26:1-8 set to Old 100th (LM 88 88).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 17A, 2017, 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, Pentecost +12, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +11, 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, 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.
    • 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)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Contemporary RCL-linked Christian Worship Song Resources.2017.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
  • 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, Proper 17. 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, 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," 2017., Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Moses and the Burning Bush," Amy Avery, ...to such as these, 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)
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Party Favors," 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.
  • "He Sat Down and Helped Him Cry,", Proper 16A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 11A, 2011.
  • "Barefooted Wonder" Children's Lesson for August 28, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas
• 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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