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Isaiah 40:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 85:9-14

2 Peter 3:8-15a
Roman Catholic reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Mark 1:1-8

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated (NRSV) readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • The only film that enlarges on the relationship of Jesus and John the Baptist is 1999’s  Jesus in which the cousins sit around a campfire and talk about their first visit to Jerusalem when they were 12.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism
    • John the Baptist
    • Repentance
    • Wilderness
• Special Day Resources: World AIDS Day
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and 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, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "The Beginning of the Gospel," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2017.
  • "Sermon Seeds," Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2017.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Faith in Process, Real Spirituality for Real Life, David Grant Smith, 2017.
  • Evangelectionary, R Wayne Calhoun, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • Points for Teaching and Preaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2014. 2011.
  • The Advenurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, Advent 2B, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • 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, 2014.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Advent 2B, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for December 7, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
• 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).
  • Isaiah 40:1-11
  • Psalm 85
  • 2 Peter 3:8-15
  • Mark 1:1-8
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
  • "In the Meantime," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2017.
  • "Dreaming the Road," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2017.
  • "Prepare, Reorder, and Prioritize!" Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2017.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
  • Provoking the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2017.
  • Commentaries, A Plain Account, 2017.
  • "The Angel in Camel Skin," "No More Lying about Mary," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • "The Politics of the Day of the Lord," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2017.
  • "Just the Beginning," David Lose, ....in the meantime, 2017.
  • "Preparing the Way..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "A Weirdo Appears in the Desert," Jerrod Mc Cormack, Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • "Time and Mortality," Jennifer Morrow, Ekklesia Project, 2017.
  • "Ta-da! A Proclamation!" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
  • Living by the Word, Dennis Sanders, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Life Goes On," Andrew Prior, 2017.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2017. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 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.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 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
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • "Active Waiting," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2014.
  • "A Truth-Telling Advent," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • Prepare the Way Edition, Revised Common Lectionary commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 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)
  • "The Nativity of Camel Hair and Death by Submersion," Question the Text, 2014.
  • The Unbreakable Love of YHWH," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Prepared with Water and Spirit," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Mark 1:1 and 'The Price Is Right," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • "People Look East," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
  • "Stewards of Advent Time: Prepare," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • "The Kingdom? Here?" Beth Scibienski, 2014.
  • "Take Comfort," Mark Ryan, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Mark, studies for the Sundays in Advent B, Anglican Church Diocese of Perth, 2014. (.pdf download at link.)
  • "Wild Man John," Michael Coffey, 2014.
  • "Cousins and Opposites," 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.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 2, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • "Change Your Mind," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • "At the Edge," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Advent Credo," Daniel Berrigan.
  • "Let the gospel make its mark," Andrew Prior, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes for Advent 2, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Making Straight Paths for the Messiah," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014. 2011.
  • "Divine Road Building..." Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Visions from the Catacombs," Catacomb Churches, December 7, 2014.
  • "I Want to Be Ready," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 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.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "Just the Beginning," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "God Barges into Our Lives," Michael Joseph Brown, ON Scripture, 2011.
  • Advent 2: Blessing the Way, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
  • "A Way in the Wilderness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for December 4, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Channeling God," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
  • "Going round and round," "Flinging not furrowed," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • "Look At Me! World AIDS Day, 2011," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
  • "Change Your Hearts and Lives!" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "What Are We Waiting For?" David Henson, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Turnaround," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Leftovers," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Filling in the Gaps," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 2B, 2005. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Prophets: They Can't Be Silenced," Lee Alison Crawford, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "The Church (Not) in Exile," by Sue Eaves, "A Harsh Voice of Comfort."  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Beginning before it Begins," the Rev. Brian Cole, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Finding comfort vs. being comfortable," Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • 2 Adviento (B) – 2014 POR EL RVDO. GONZALO RENDÓN, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "The Kingdom of God," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, December 7, 2014.
  • "Making Straight the Way," the Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson, Jr., Day 1, 2011.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
  • Selected Sermon, Advent 2B (RCL), Drs. Barbara Baumgarten and Cavid Catron, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
  • "Our Patience, God's Peace," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Points for Teaching and Preaching, The Lectionary Lab, 2014. 2011.
  • Bible Study, Advent 2A, 2014, Jessie Gutsgell, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • "God's Way of Love Lasts Forever," Weekly Seeds, 2017.
  • Lectionary Notes, Advent 2B, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Mark 1)
  • "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85)
  • 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 Advent Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 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)
  • Life in Liturgy, Advent 2B, 2014.
  • Interactive Alternative Worship Ideas, Emmy Kegler, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, December 7, 2014.
  • The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Preparing a Road in the Wilderness," Advent 2, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • Advent Liturgy / Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "Stewards of Advent Time: Prepare," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Worship Resources, 2014, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 2, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Advent 2B, 2008. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
  • Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
  • Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 2 by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Call to Worship, December 4, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, (Advent 2B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Wilderness God... -- Intercession by Janice Scott, The Village Shepherd.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • "A Way in the Wilderness," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
  • Prayers of the People, Advent 2B, Rick Morley, 2011.
  • Prayer for Advent 2B, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday, November, 2014. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 2, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • Evangelectionary, R Wayne Calhoun, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 2, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 1:1-8, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Advent 2B 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.
  • Clip Art, Advent B2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Preparing a Road in the Wilderness," Advent 2, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
  • Advent 2: Blessing the Way, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
  • The only film that enlarges on the relationship of Jesus and John the Baptist is 1999’s  Jesus in which the cousins sit around a campfire and talk about their first visit to Jerusalem when they were 12.
  • "Level," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
  • Free PowerPoint, etc images, CHURCH galleries, Dorothy Okray.
  • "Voices Crying Out: Comfort and Transformation in an Age of Mass Incarceration," David Garber, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: "A Life Behind Bars: Transformation through Education."
  • "People are like grass," David JM Coleman, youtube video rethinking Isaiah 40.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Soon the Lord Will Come," a song for Advent by Jeff Carter - words and music, 2014.
    • “When John the Baptist Preached,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on John the Baptist.  This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: VENITE ADOREMUS 10.10.10.10 with Refrain (“The Snow Lay on the Ground”).
    • “Down by the Jordan,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on John the Baptist and Jesus’ baptism.  This hymn is in the United Methodists’ Worship and Song (2011).  Tune:  LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
    • “O God, We Hear Your Word of Grace,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Psalm 85.  This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: CAROL 8.6.8.6 D (“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”).
    • Hymn for Advent 2B to the tune "Rhosymedre", Paul Janssen, Pascack Reformed Church, Park Ridge, NJ.
    • "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Clear the Path," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn,.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 2B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 2B, 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.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 2B, 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 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.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 2B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Advent 2B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Starters for Sunday, November, 2014. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • 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)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Advent 2B, 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,".
  • Highlighting the Chrismon Tree 2014, Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • "Level," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2014.
  • "Stewards of Advent Time: Prepare," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith formation Journeys, 2014.2011.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Advent and Christmas Eve, 2011," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • "Preparation," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2011.
  • A Daze Of Days, Wesley T. Runk, SermonStudio.
  • A Little Song of St. Nicholas, good with Children's Sermons near Dec. 6), The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
• Children's 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.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2011. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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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