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

Exodus 33:12-23 or Isaiah 45:1-7
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99 or Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 96:1-10
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 99

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Matthew 22:15-22
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 22:15-21

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:
  • A Man For All Seasons, a Best Picture Oscar winner, tells the story of a man who said “No” to a king who demanded what he in good conscience believed belonged only to God and the church. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Jesus and Money
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
    • Generosity
• 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, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • "The Structure of Entrapment," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living the Lectionary, 2017.
  • "Our Whole Selves," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2017.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +19). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2017.
  • Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Faith in Process - Real Spirituality for Real Life, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 18, 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 24 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 29A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 24, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for October 19, 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 33:12-23 / Isaiah 45:1-7
  • Psalm 99 / Psalm 96
  • 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
  • Matthew 22:15-22
• 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 Jacobson and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
  • Living by the Word, Debie Thomas, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Image, Likeness, and Identity," David Lose, in the meantime, 2017.
  • "Money," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2017.
  • "Loyalties," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
  • "Wily Tricks and Tricky Questions," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • "Giving to God the Things That Are (Already) God's," Nancy Rockwell, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • "The Politics of Takiing a Knee," Fritz Wendt, Political Theology Today, 2017.
  • "Face to Face with God," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2017.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, provokingthegospel, 2017.
  • "Show Me the Coin," Oscar A. Rozo, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • "The Image is Everything," "Changing Closed Questions into Open Questions," Todd Weir, With All My Soul, 2017.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2017.
  • "But Everything Belongs to God," Andrew Prior, 2017.
  • "Hypocrisy Exposed," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • "Mysteries of the Image," Sermon-Stories.com, 2017.
  • "Who You Look Like," 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.
  • Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 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.
  • "Money, Politics, & Religion (Oh My!)" David Lose, Dear Partner in Preaching, in the meantime, 2014.
  • "Having Hope," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Whose Image Is Stamped on Your Heart?" Doug Mendenhall, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks. Video: ON the Street: ON Giving. 2014.
  • "Show Me The Glory," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
  • "Knowing and Being Known," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011, Daniel B. Clendenin. "Credo and the Credit Crisis," Adam Hamilton, 2008. 2005.
  • "Crevace," sermon starter for Proper 24A, Rick Morley, 2014.
  • "They Cried to the Lord," Jim McCoy, Ekklesia Project, 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)Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • "Give to God What Is God's," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Luthrans Restoring Creations, 2014.
  • "Hooked on Giving," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • "Image and Likeness," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Show Me Your Glory," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. Use of images.
  • "Wandering Thoughts on the Face of God," 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.
  • "What Belongs to God," Sermon-Stories.com.
  • "A Living Question," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • Caesar's Due, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "The Moses Moment," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "And I Will Give You Rest," Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2014.
  • Taxes and God, Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Reframed by the Holy Other," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Truth, 2014.
  • "It All Belongs to God...ALL of it," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • "The Heavy Cost of Paying 'The Emperor,'" Matt Skinner, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • "God, Caesar, and the Power of a Good Question," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "The Backside of God," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "State vs God," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "I Recognize that Face," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "American Idols," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for October 16, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Join the NUMPTIES today," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Credo and the Credit Crisis," guest essay by Adam Hamilton, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008. 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • "No Small Change," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 24. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 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)
  • "Whose Fire Truck Is It?" by Michael Renninger.  A Sermon for Every Sunday: lectionary-based video sermons from America’s best preachers.
  • "You're Gonna Have to Serve Somebody," Eric Shafter, Day 1, 2017.
  • "Render unto God what is God's," the Rev. Canon Frank S. Logue, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 24 (A) – 2014 por Rvdo. Ramon A. Betances, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, October 19, 2014.
  • "Render Unto Caesar," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "What Makes a True Patriot?" The Rev. Nora Tubbs Tisdale, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Our Whole Selves," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, "Teaching the Text," Two Bubbas and a Bible, 2014.
  • "Seeking Intimacy with God," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Whose Image Is Stamped on Your Heart?" Doug Mendenhall, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks. Video: ON the Street: ON Giving. 2014.
  • Bible Study, Proper 24A, 2014, Charlotte La Forest, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 24 (A), por Charlotte LaForest, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Beyond Candy Cane Lane," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 96)
  • 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 +19): 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, Disciples of Christ, 2017. 2014.
  • Mustard Seeds, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Reframed by the Holy Other," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Truth, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 18A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 29, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 29, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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 29, 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, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP USA) (CofE.)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +19, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +19, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 24A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
  • Prayer for Proper 24, RevGalBlogPals, 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.
  • 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.
  • "Image and Likeness," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 99, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Prayers for Pentecost +19, Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Messner, 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.
  • 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.
• 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 29, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 29, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 22:15-21, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 29 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, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Thank You Card," video, (scroll down) John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • A Man For All Seasons, a Best Picture Oscar winner, tells the story of a man who said “No” to a king who demanded what he in good conscience believed belonged only to God and the church. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Is It Lawful to Pay Taxes? is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus' teaching of rendering to Caesar and to God (Matthew 22:15-22). Tune: BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D ("God Whose Giving Knows No Ending").
    • "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrating the titles of Jesus and his teachings, including “O Master, may we learn from you, To love both God and neighbor, too.” Tune: TRURO (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”) or TALLIS' CANON (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).
    • "You My Treasure! You My Likeness!" David Coleman, 87.87D, 2011.
    • "A Wealth of Words," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "God Is Good," (Psalm 99), "Sing Praise, Sing Praise," (Psalm 96), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 99 set to St Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 24A, 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 +19, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +18, 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.
    • 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.
    • 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 Devotions, 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 24. 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," Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2017.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermon, John Stevens, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
  • "Reframed by the Holy Other," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Truth, 2014.
  • "Thank You Card," video, (scroll down) John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 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.
  • Faith Formation Journeys Matthew 22:15-22, 2011.
  • "Being a Copycat," Proper 24A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Mustard Seeds, "On Being the Message," Proper 24, 2017. 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.