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Proper 27A/Ordinary 32A/Pentecost +23
November 8, 2020
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 or Amos 5:18-24
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78:1-7 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 or Psalm 70
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 63:2-8
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 78:1-7

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 or 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Matthew 25:1-13

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 (Lateran Basilica).
  • The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
  • Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Wise and Foolish Virgins
    • Joshua
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
    • Decision
      • see especially American Beauty
• Special Day Resources: Veteran's Day/Remembrance 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).
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +22). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2017.
  • "Pity the Fools," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2017.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • "Be Ready," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2017
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 21, 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 27 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 32A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 27, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for November 9, 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).
  • Joshua 24:1-25 / Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 / Amos 5:18-24
  • Psalm 78 / Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 / Psalm 70
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
  • Matthew 25:1-13
• 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, Audrey West, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "My Bad Dream," Liz Milner, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "Oil for Our Lamps," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "We Will Serve the Lord," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice,, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • "The Politics of Representation," Raj Bharat Patta, Political Theology Today, 2017.
  • "A Word to the Wise," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • "The Unexpected Parable," David Clifford, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, Provoking the Bible, 2017.
  • "How To Stay Awake," 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.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2017.
  • "Give It Some Thought," Connections, 2017.
  • Exegesis, Terrance Callan, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Earthkeepers Preaching, 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.
  • "Since We Have to Wait, We'd Better Get to Work," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Reuniting Immigrant Families on Long Island.
  • "Hope and Help for Foolish Bridesmaids," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2014.
  • "How To Wait," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Organ Donation, Persecuted Churches, Choice," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Give Me Oil in My Lamp," RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, RCL, 2014.
  • "The Stories We Tell," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 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)
  • "Carry Your Torch!" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Where the Story Begins," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. Use of images. 2011.
  • "It's Not About the Oil!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • "Distilling the Gospel - the Bridesmaids," podcast, David Henson and Mark Sandlin 2014.
  • "The Breaking of the Bridesmaides: Rethinking a problematic parable," David Henson, 2014.
  • "Wise and Foolish Maidens," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Wedding Plans Go Awry!" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • Clever Girls and Stupid Girls, Russell Rathbun, Question the Text, 2014.
  • "Choose," 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.
  • "Being Prepared: Not Just for Bridesmaids and Boy Scouts," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "A Life that Matters," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • "Where's the Bridegroom?" Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • "The Foolish Bridesmaids," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 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.
  • 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.
  • ON Scripture, Joshua 24, Walter Bruegemann, 2011.
  • We Will Serve the Lord, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Whom Will You Choose?" John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Bridesmaids, the Time is Now," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Missing Out," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 27. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Wisdom and Folly," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
  • 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)
  • "Choose This Day and Every Day," by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "A Pin Drop," Tripp Martin, Day1, 2017.
  • Soul-Filling Community of Faith, the Rev. Beth Sanders, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Awakening to God's Presence," the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 27A, El Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • "Once Upon a Time Is Our Time," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, November 9, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Filling Stations," the Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Be Ready," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • "Keep Calm, Choose God," Faith Element, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, "Teaching the Text," Two Bubbas and a Bible, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Proper 27A 2014, Hunter Ruffin, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 27A, por Hunter Ruffin, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "The Art of Final Judgment," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.

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 +22): 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, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, 2017, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Choose," Proper 27, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Being Prepared: Not Just for Bridesmaids and Boy Scouts," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 32, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 21A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 32, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• Prayers, 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.
  • Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, OT 32, 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 TEC USA. Common Worship CofE.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 27A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +22, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +22, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Worship Resources from Anna's Hosannas for November 6, 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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 78:1-7, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • "Wise and Foolish Maidens," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 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.
  • 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 32, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 25:1-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 32 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, "Choose," Proper 27, 2017. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Candle," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
  • "Since We Have to Wait, We'd Better Get to Work," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Reuniting Immigrant Families on Long Island.
  • In the film Walking Across EgyptMattie Rigsby is like the servant who buried his talent: she refuses to take in a stray dog or to help a “stray” boy despite her son’s urging. And then..., Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables, 2014. 
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Choose This Day The One You'll Follow," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on Joshua 24 that challenges us today to think about God's place in our families. Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 ("Infant Holy, Infant Lowly").
    • "Ten Bridesmaids Waited for the Time," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's new hymn based on Jesus' parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13). Tune: FOREST GREEN ("All Beautiful the March of Days").
    • "Rivers," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Stay True to God," (Psalm 78), "Hasten, O God, to Save Me," (Psalm 70) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 78:1-7 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 70 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888).
    • "Give Ear, My People" Sung Call to Worship for Psalm 78, from Anna's Hosannas
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 27A, 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 +22, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +21, 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 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.)
  • 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, Proper 27A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • 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)
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2017.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • "Candle," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
  • What It's Like -- Children's sermon by Wesley T. Runk based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 from SermonSuite.
  • "Being Prepared: Not Just for Bridesmaids and Boy Scouts," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 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.
  • "Be Prepared!" Proper 27, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • "Being Ready" Children's Sermon for November 6, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Left In The Dark -- Monologue / Drama for Proper 27 | OT 32 Jacqueline Sharer Robertson SermonStudio
• 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
  

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• YEAR C

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