Proper 18A/Ordinary 23A/Pentecost +14
September 16, 2020
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Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 12:1-14 or Ezekiel 33:7-11
Roman Catholic reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149 or Psalm 119:33-40
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 95:1-9
United
Methodist reading: Psalm 149 or Psalm 148
Romans 13:8-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Romans 13:8-10
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:
- Jesus teaching that the church be a place of healing and reconciliation is beautifully illustrated in a Christmas Eve service where two estranged friends reconcile, the scene found in the Danish film TV film The Hunt. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Special Day Resources: Season of Creation 1A
- 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.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +13). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Ministry Matters,.
- Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
- D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
- Evangelectionary, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 12, 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 18, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 23A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 18, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 18, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for September 7, 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- "Gathering to Resolve Hate," Robert W. Lee IV, ON Scripture, 2017.
- "A Christian Community," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2017.
- "God Is With Us," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
- "The Riff Raff, the Bedbugs, and the Signs," Laurel Dykstra, Radical Discipleship, 2017.
- "The Only Debt We Owe," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- "'Go and Point Out the Fault When the Two of You Are Alone..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
- "A Harsh and Dreadful Love," Kelly Johnson, Ekklesia Project, 2017.
- A Provocation of the Gospel, Richard Swnson, 2017.
- The Politics of the Watchman, Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2017.
- Preaching Themes, Todd Weir, With All My Soul, 2017.
- "A Plain Account," 2017.
- "The Mesh God Made of Us," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
- "What Sin Reveals," Mashaun D. Simon, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
- "Rescuing Houston - America's Dunkirk?" Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
- "Living by the Word," Amy Ziettlow, The Christian Century, 2017.
- "Could You Imagine?" Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2017.
- "Our Unpaid Debt," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
- "Exodus and Work," Theology of Work Project, 2017.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 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.
- "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.
- "The Cross as our Ringtone," Alyce M McZenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Come on People Smile on your brother..." RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
- ON Scripture: The Bible, Odyssey Networks, 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)
- Care for Creation Commentary, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
- PreacherRhetorica, Christopher Burkett, 2014.
- Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2014.
- Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
- Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014.
- Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- Visual Theology, David Perry, 2014.
- Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
- Ekklesia Project, 2014.
- Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
- Thomas Beam, 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.
- The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
- "Good People," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 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.
- "Insiders and Outsiders," Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, Matthew 18:15-20, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
- "What Kind of Community Will We Be?" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, September 4, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Messy Moments in Ministry," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Costly Truth, Costly Forgiveness," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
- "Trip Advisor Comments," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "It's Time to Go! Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- "Relationships," Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "The Monument and the Hurricane," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for September 4, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "The Chore of the Church" Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing in the Shape of a Cross," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Matt and Laura Norvell, 2011.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 18. 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 Other First Commandment," by Rachel May. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- Day1, 2014.
- "The power to bind or loose," the Rev. Whitney Rice, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, September 7, 2014.
- "See Our Neighbors," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "To Build a Community of Grace," the Rev. Richard Agular, Day 1, 2011.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Remember, Restore, Renew, UCC, 2017.
- Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- Bible Study, Proper 18A, 2014, David W. Peters, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Snapshots from Home," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Romans 13:8-14)
- "There Is No Health in Us," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 119)
- "Irrigating Deserts with Moral Imagination," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
- "Permanent Things," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Inklings of Glory," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 119)
- 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 +13): 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)
- Life in Liturgy, 2017.
- Mustard Seeds, "Our God of New Beginnings and Second Chances," Proper 18, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Ministry Matters, September 7, 2014.
- Worship Resources, September 7, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 23, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 12A/Creation 1. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, OT 23, 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, NZBP lectionary, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. NZBP Prayerbook. Common Worship CofE.
- Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 18A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +13, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +13, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Sunday Prayer, 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.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- Evangelectionary, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayers of the People, Tracks 1 & 2, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 23, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 18:15-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 23 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, "Our God of New Beginnings and Second Chances," Proper 18, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Relationships," 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.
- "Insiders and Outsiders," Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman, Matthew 18:15-20, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "Ear Plugs," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Jesus teaching that the church be a place of healing and reconciliation is beautifully illustrated in a Christmas Eve service where two estranged friends reconcile, the scene found in the Danish film TV film The Hunt. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Visual Theology, David Perry, 2014.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Christ, You Teach Us of Your Kingdom" is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette that celebrates Jesus' teachings in Matthew 18, including on true greatness, the parable of the lost sheep and church discipline. Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 ("Infant Holy, Infant Lowly").
- "Accountability," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Sing Ye Believers," (Psalm 149), Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 149 set to CWM Rhondda (87 87 877), Psalm 119:33-40 set to Cleansing Fountain (CMD 86 86 D), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 18A, 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, Pentecost +13, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +12, 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.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Sing for Joy, Pentecost 17A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- 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, 2017. .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.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
- 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 18. 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)
- Ten Plagues and the Passover, Amy Avery, ....to such as these, 2017.
- 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.
- 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.
- "Ear Plugs," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "As A Rule,", Proper 18A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 12A, 2011.
- 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.
