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Trinity A
May 18, 2008
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Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a
Roman
Catholic reading: Exodus 34:4-6,
8-9
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
Roman
Catholic reading: John 3:16-18
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| Images and Movies:
 | Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources:
| Trinity,
Wikipedia. |
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"Trinity Sunday," Daniel T. Benedict, Jr., United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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"Balancing Out the Trinity: The Genders of the Godhead," John Dart,
The Christian Century, 1983. |
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"The Spirit in the Trinity," Robert Longman, Jr., 2005.
spirithome.com. |
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The Trinity: A Muslim Perspective.
Text from Oxford Research Fellow Abdal Hakim Murad's lecture to Christians at Oxford. |
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"The
Triune God: Rich in Relationships," Jürgen Moltmann, The Living
Pulpit. |
| Trinity Sunday and
The Blessed Trinity (with
information about the development of the doctrine of the Trinity) from The Catholic
Encyclopedia (1913). |
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"The
Trinity as a Clue to Community," David H.C. Read at The Living
Pulpit. |
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"Trinity
and Women's Experience," Barbara Brown Zikmund, at
Religion OnLine. |
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"Praising the
Triune God: Beyond Gender?" by Ruth C. Duck. Review of Speaking the Christian
God: The Holy Trinity and the Challenge of Feminism, ed Alvin F. Kimel. At
Religion OnLine. |
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"So
Explain It to Me," Mary W. Anderson. Commentary from The
Christian Century, May, 1999. At Religion Online. |
| "The Mystery of the Trinity,"
by David Bruce at Hollywood Jesus.
Insights from symbolic representations of Christian trinity in Hollywood movies. |
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"Three is Not Enough: Jewish
Reflections on Trinitarian Thinking," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of
Judaic Studies, Emory University. |
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"Gender
and the Trinity," Rebecca Oxford-Carpenter, Theology Today,
1984. |
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"The Extravagance of Trinitarian Faith,"
Dean William Willimon, Duke Chapel, 1999. |
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"Trinitarian
Thoughts While Descending into the Grand Canyon," W. Paul Jones,
Saint Paul School of Theology. Theology Today, 1992. |
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"The Trinity: A Model for Belonging in Contemporary Society," Thomas J.
Scirghi, The Ecumenical Review, 2002. |
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"The
Wild Bird Who Heals: Recovering the Spirit in Nature,"
Mark I.
Wallace, Swarthmore College. Theology Today, 1993. |
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"The Tripersonal God: Understanding and Interpreting the Trinity," book
review. Book by Gerald O'Collins, S.J. Review by Lawrence S. Cunningham, in
Commonweal, 2002. |
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"Popular Representations of the Trinity in England, 990-1300," Ursula
Rowlatt, Folklore, 2001. |
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Trinity, 2008. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary.
Commentaries on lectionary readings by Terence E. Fretheim, Matt Skinner, Richard Beaton. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Trinity, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Trinity
Sunday, 2008. Peace with Justice Sunday; Aldersgate Sunday/Heritage
Sunday). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Preaching Peace commentary,
Trinity, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Jesus Now,
Trinity Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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"Sound Bites: Trinity Sunday," 2008,
Sea Raven, Liberal
Christian Commentary. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Trinity, 2008, Rick Marshall,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Text
Studies, Trinity, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Trinity A,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org, Trinity Sunday, 2008: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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"Creation Continues..."
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Trinity, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
Pentecost, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Readings, Analysis of
Text and Preaching Paths, Trinity, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Trinity, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Lectionary Study,
May 18, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation. |
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"Partners in
Mission,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Starters for Sunday,
18 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"When
I Was a Boy," Blogging toward Sunday, Nanette Sawyer, Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
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Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Three-in-One Edition, RevGalBlogPals
lectionary discussion, 2008. |
| "Trinity
Sunday: A Spiral-Shaped God,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word &
Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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"Reading
Difficult Texts with the God of Love and Peace," Bentley
deBardelaben, Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Ken Stone and Holly Toensing,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective) |
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Lectionary Haikus: In the Beginning..., Among the Hills. |
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"The
Poetry of Creation,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008. |
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"The Time of Discipleship," lectionary reflections for May, Rev. Dr.
William J. Sappenfield, The Living Pulpit, 2008. |
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"God's Body,"
Laurel A. Dykstra, "The Creator of Life,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008. |
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"A Lot Lower than God,"
Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Trinity A. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church, 2005. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Trinity Sunday, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008. |
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Daily Reflection,
Trinity, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008. |
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"Opposable Faith," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly,"
2008. |
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"Hospitality
Unlimited," Richard Bower,
Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality, The Witness,
2005. |
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"Over All
the Earth: A Triple Play Threat,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus
Foundation. |
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"Macro Mystery,"
Maureen Dallison Kemeza, "Living by the
Word",
The Christian Century, 2002. |
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"Over the Bent
World Broods,"
Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at
at Richard J. Fairchild's
Sermon & Lectionary Resources. |
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"Sharing
in the Holy Spirit," David L. Beck, The Christian Century,
1999. At Religion Online. |
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"God So Loves This World,"
by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word
lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002. |
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Living the Word by Jim and
Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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.
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
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"Blah,
Blah, Blah, Blah...Love," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1,
2008. |
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Göttinger
Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a
team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2008. |
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Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship at the Heart of the
Lectionary. ELCA. |
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earthsermons.org
(Creation / Earth Day sermons), Virginia Interfaith Power and Light. |
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Sermon
for Trinity Sunday, Bishop Steven Charleston, Day 1, 2005. |
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Selected sermon,
Trinity Sunday, by the Rev. Anthony FM Clavier, in Worship that Works,
ECUSA, 2005. |
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"A Mystery Almost Too Good to Be True," John R Donahue, SJ, America:
The National Catholic Weekly, 2002. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Trinity, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev.
Thomas Welbers. |
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"Stewardship of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. |
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"First Things First," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"Lutheran
Church Plans a 'Mass-Baptism,'"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008. |
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"Tips for Discipleship: Go, Baptize, and Teach,"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2008. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Trinity, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Bible Study
- Holy Trinity - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary
commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. |
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains
resources and images. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(Trinity, 2008. Peace with Justice Sunday; Aldersgate Sunday/Heritage
Sunday): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Trinity Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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LCA Worship Resources,
Holy Trinity, includes liturgy, hymn
suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with
Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia. |
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Worship Resources,
Trinity, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Three
in One," Trinity, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Trinity, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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"One God &
One Lord," Trinity Sunday. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian
Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation. |
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Liturgies Online,
by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Liturgy for the Celebration of Life,
Trinity A. Liturgies
from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The
Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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"The Blessed
Trinity,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008. |
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Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada |
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Worship and
Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Prayers of the People,
Trinity Sunday, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater,
Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Trinity, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Outside the Box,
Trinity, Katherine Hawker,
"Litanies, poems and prayers
written for the local church." |
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"Evolving Thanks" prayers for science and technology recognition
Sunday, 2008. Worship Ways, United Church
of Christ. |
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A Prayer
for Trinity Sunday,
Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer. |
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Starters for Sunday,
18 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Offertory Prayers for
May, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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A Prayer-Poem for Earthquakes, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Other
Extra-Ordinary Times, Taylor Burton-Edwards, United Methodist Church
GBOD. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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Prayers for Trinity, Sacredise. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Trinity, 2008, the Rev. Kwasi Kena, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Trinity, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayers of the People,
Trinity, 2008, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Clip Art Images:
Trinity A, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Trinity 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. |
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CHURCH PowerPoint,
Trinity, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint
slides for Worship Services. |
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Image Backgrounds for Trinity, Sacredise. |
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"Trinity Sunday: A Spiral-Shaped
God,"
The Painted Prayerbook, Word &
Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008. |
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Mustard Seeds, "Three
in One," Trinity, 2008. A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia. Public domain scan of "Trinity" (Rublev). |
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Lectionary Haikus: In the Beginning..., Among the Hills. |
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org, Trinity Sunday, 2008: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Trinity A,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Lectionary
Introductions (background & context),
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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"The Mystery of the Trinity,"
reflection by James Harvey,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist)
and more from Hymnsite.com. |
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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. |
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Worship
Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for
planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire
suggestions for RCL texts. |
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Starters for Sunday,
18 May 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Together
to Celebrate, May 18, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Trinity, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Hymn and Song Suggestions,
Trinity, 2008, Natalie Sims,
Singing from the Lectionary. |
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Gathering,
Trinity Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
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Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles, Trinity. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain
text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Gathering,
Trinity Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon
seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral
suggestions etc. |
| Story for
Children's Worship and Family Activity, Trinity, at word-sunday.com:
A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding. |
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