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

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 or Isaiah 5:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 5:1-7
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Psalm 19 or Psalm 80:7-15
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 80:9-20
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 19

Philippians 3:4b-14
Roman Catholic reading: Philippians 4:6-9

Matthew 21:33-46
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 21:33-43

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings 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:
  • In his parable of the vineyard and the rebellious tenants Jesus mirrors his own predicament in regard to the religious leaders in Jerusalem, as well as providing a template for understanding similar predicaments of faithful followers. Sophie Scholl: the Last Days is perhaps the most apt. "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is amazing in our eyes” Ed McNulty, Visual Parables
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Moses
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Moses/Exodus
• Special Day Resources -
• Special Day Resources - St Francis Day / Blessing of Pets
• 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.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +17). 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)
  • "Resurrection: The Return of the Rejected," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • "Soothing Our Souls," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters, October 5, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 17, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 16, 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 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 27A, 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 October 5, 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).
  • Exodus 20:1-20 / Isaiah 5:1-7
  • Psalm 19 / Psalm 80
  • Philippians 3:4-14
  • Matthew 21:33-46
• 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. Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobsn and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
  • "In Words and Deeds," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2017.
  • "Wild Grapes, Wicked Tenants and God the Constant Gardener," Todd Weir, With All My Soul, 2017
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • "Caring for the Kingdom of God," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • RCL commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2017.
  • "The Parable of the Vineyard: Being 'Tenants' Today," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • A Plain Account, commentaries and podcast, 2017.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, Provoking the Gospel, 2017.
  • "The Vineyard," Ron Hansen, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "What Will He Do To Those Tenants?" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • 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.
  • "By What Authority?" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2017.
  • "You Shall Not Murder," Robert Warren, Prospect, Christ Church Clermont-Ferrand, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • "Pissed Off Jesus," Casey Cross, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • Theology of Work, 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.
  • "Tending the Vineyard," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Crazy Love," David Lose, ...in the Meantime...2014.
  • "A Difficult Text to Preach: Ched Myers and the Parable of the Tenants," Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014.
  • "The Ten Words," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Keep on Keepin' On - Perseverance and Philippians 3:4b-14," Alyce McKenzie, 2014.
  • "A Very High Bar, Indeed," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Grapes of Wrath and Grace," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • "Ancient Words for Modern Life," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "God's Vineyard," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "Planning a Coup?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 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)
  • "Commandments on the Wall," 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.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "The Parable of a Long-Suffering God," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • "Crushing Gripes and Grapes," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Wicked Tenants, Suzanne Guthrie, prayers and meditation prompts, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • "Care for Creation Commentary," Dennis Ormseth, 2014.
  • "Eyes on the Shore," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "From the Vineyard to the Table," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • Sermon Notes for October 2, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Rule Time," Anticipating the Lectionary, Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record.
  • "Wine Presses and Watchtowers," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "God Speaks without Words," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Bryan Jackson, 2011.
  • Ten Commandments and Ten Fingers: Notes for a Sermon for Children of All Ages  A practical resource by Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey Gillette for remembering the Ten Commandments that will be enjoyed by adults and children.
  • "Life, Death and Assorted Fruits and Nuts," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Who Are the Wicked Tenants? Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Tell Me a Story," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • "In our hands," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 22. 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.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Dinner Reservations," Roger Lovette, The Christian Century, 2005.
    • "Missing the Point," Gracia Grindal, The Christian Century, 2002.
  • Sojourners Living the Word:
    • "Gratitude or Entitlement?" Enuma Okoro, "Remembering Our Identity," 2011.
    • "At the Heart of the Parables," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem," 2008.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Trouble at the Festival," the Rev. Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Tenants in God's Kingdom," the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 22 (A) – 2014 por Rvdo. Ramon A. Betances, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, October 5, 2014.
  • "Press On," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "How Do We Get to Holy?" Rev. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker, Day 1, 2011.
  • "Who's in Charge Here?" the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephen, Day 1, 2008.
  • "The Gift of Community," the Rev. Ann Svennungsen, Day 1, 2005.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "God Revealing God," Faith Element, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Proper 22A, 2014, Debra Goebel, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 22 (A), por Debra Goebel, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "God's Loving Wisdom/Words of Life," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • "What If the Earth Was God's Vineyard?" Shanell T. Smith, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: People of Faith March to Save the Planet.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 17, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Doing Good Work," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Doing Good Work," Jeffrey Bilbro. (Psalm 80)
  • "Play On!" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Philippians 3)
  • "Sabbath as Delight in Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Exodus 20)
  • "Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19)
  • 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 +17): 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)
  • Worship resources for Proper 22 by Beverly S. Bailey from SermonSuite.
  • Worship Resources, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Running the Race," Proper 22, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Grapes of Wrath and Grace," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Ministry Matters, October 5, 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 16A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 27 / World Communion, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 27, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
• 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 27, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 22A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP and Roman Catholic)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +17, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +17, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Worship Ways, liturgies, prayer, liturgical ideas, UCC, 2014.
  • Wicked Tenants, Suzanne Guthrie, prayers and meditation prompts, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Prayers for 17th Sunday after Pentecost (World Commmunion Sunday), Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 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, Ordinary 27, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 27, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 21:33-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 27 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.
  • "Violence in the Vineyard," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Running the Race," Proper 22, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Tell Me a Story," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "From the Vineyard to the Table," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Ten Commandments - Rules and Regulations?" ON Scripture, Eric Barreto. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Tumble Tower Game - Jenga," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
  • "God Revealing God," Faith Element, 2014.
  • In his parable of the vineyard and the rebellious tenants Jesus mirrors his own predicament in regard to the religious leaders in Jerusalem, as well as providing a template for understanding similar predicaments of faithful followers. Sophie Scholl: the Last Days is perhaps the most apt. "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is amazing in our eyes” Ed McNulty, Visual Parables
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Gifts of Love Our Lord Has Given,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 1998. This hymn is a paraphrase of the Ten Commandments.  Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
    • "Garden Song," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Heaven Declares" (Psalm 19), "Hear Us Lord," (Psalm 80), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 19 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), Psalm 80:7-15 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 22A, 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 +17, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • 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.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, 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)
  • 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.)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Worshiping with Children, (World Communion Sunday) 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," October 5, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and Sadie and the Big Mountain by Jamie Korngold, The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book by Frank Warren, Matthew 21:33-46 and The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson.
  • Jesus And The Ten Commandments -- Children's sermon by Robert B. Lantz based on Exodus 20:1-20 from SermonSuite.
  • "Grapes of Wrath and Grace," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • "Tumble Tower Game - Jenga," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Ten Commandments and Ten Fingers: Notes for a Sermon for Children of All Ages  A practical resource by Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey Gillette for remembering the Ten Commandments that will be enjoyed by adults and children.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Philippians Children Sermons Series #3, 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.

• 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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