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Genesis 1:1-5
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 55:1-11

Psalm 29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 29:1-10 or Isaiah 12:2-6

Acts 19:1-7
Roman Catholic reading and Episcopal reading: Acts 10:34-38 or 1 John 5:1-9

Mark 1:4-11
Roman Catholic reading and Episcopal reading: Mark 1:7-11

 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Lectionary 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:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism
    • Baptism of Jesus
    • John the Baptist
    • Creation
  • "Baptisms are depicted in many films as a family event and other times as a contrast between one or more of the participants and the lifestyle into which the recipient of the sacrament pledges to enter. A good example of this contrast is the baptism of a murderous scoundral by an almost equally immoral preacher in There Will be Blood." Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Baptism
    • Call
    • John the Baptist Types
    • Conversion
• 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 commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
  • "A Far Journey: Epiphany, Baptism of Jesus, and a Decade at The Painted Prayerbook", Jan Richardson, 2017.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, . Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, 2018.
  • Faith in Process, Bruce Epperly, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, .
  • Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
  • "The Sky Tearing and a Voice Crying," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • "Disclosing New Worlds," Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • "Beloved," Kathryn Matthews Huey, UCC SAMUEL, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2018.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Baptism of the Lord, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Baptism of the Lord, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, January 2015. 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, The Baptism of Our Lord, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Epiphany 1B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet.
  • Rumors, for January 11, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• 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).
  • Genesis 1:1-5
  • Psalm 29
  • Acts 19:1-7
  • Mark 1:4-11
• 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. 2018.
  • Living by the Word, Kat Banakis, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • "A Tearing and a Voice," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
  • "Wild Goose on the Loose," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2018.
  • "God's Words, Our Words," Michael Ruffin, Next Sunday Resources, 2018.
  • "Baptism of our Lord: Who am I?" David Henson, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • "Powerful Words for a New Year," David Lose,...In the Meantime, 2018.
  • Baptism and Blessing, David Lose, ...in the meantime..., 2015.
  • "Baptismal Blessings?" Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • RCL Baptism Edition, commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
  • "In the Beginning and in the End: Christians and Climate Change," Eric Barreto, ON Scripture, 2015. Video: Threatened Animals from the Book of Genesis.
  • "Beginning with Beloved," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2015. Use of images.
  • "The Politics of the Individual," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "The 'Great Wind' of God," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Melt," Michael Coffey, 2015.
  • "Assumed and Healed," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • "And the Heavens Were Opened," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • "Thou Art My Beloved," Suzanne Guthrie, The Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "Life Off the Grid," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
  • "Wet and Well Pleased," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "You Are My Beloved," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • "Baptism of the Beloved," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "The Father's Voice," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • The Baptism of the Lord, Scott L. Barton, poetry based on RCL texts, 2015.
  • "A Heavenly Dove," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "'Ohana Means Family," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, 2015.
  • Reflections, Deidra Crosby, hisharvestfield, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "I Know How You Feel," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2009.
  • "Blessed New Year!" David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for January 8, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • "Baptism, Mystery and Creativity," Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2012.
  • "The Original Love Language," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "Handling Sin," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Holy Collision!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2012.
  • A Return to the River, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "January's Comfort," John C Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "You'll Know It When It Happens," Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2012.
  • "The Politics of Acts 19:1-11," Aaron Howard, Political Theology, 2012.
  • "Out in the Wilderness," C. Christopher Smith, The Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Happy New Year," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2012.
  • "Am I All Wet?" Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • "Up From the Water," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Jesus Baptism," Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2012.
  • "New Creation, New Year," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "The God Who Is For Us," Jeff Krantz, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2006.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Power and Delight," Christine Pohl, 2006. (scripture references may be listed incorrectly at the destination site.)
    • "A Watery Solution," Barbara Sholis, 2002.
    • "The Waters of Solidarity," Mary W. Anderson, 1999.
    • "New and Old Together," 1997. At Religion Online.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Order out of Chaos," Enuma Okoro, "The Freedom to Choose Life," 2012.
    • "Water and Fire," Michaela Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance," 2009.
    • "Waters," Robert Roth, "Making a Moment," 2006.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. 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):
  • "Taking Baptism Seriously," Patrick Keen,Day 1, 2018.
  • "From a Ripped-Open Sky," by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "God on the Loose," by Brian Blount.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Torn Open, By God," Rev. Maxwell Grant, Day 1, 2015.
  • 1 Epiphany, Rev. Timothy G. Warren, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 1 Epifanía (B) – 2015 El Bautismo del Señor por el Revdo. Gonzalo Antonio Rendón-Ospina, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Let Jesus Show," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, January 11, 2015.
  • "As It Was in the Beginning," the Rev. David Lewicki, Day 1, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "In the Hole He Goes," the Rev. Tim Boggess, Day 1, 2009.
  • "The Hospitality House," The Rev. Mark Sargent, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Beloved," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • "It's a Journey," Nikki Hardeman, Faith Element, 2015.
  • "New Beginnings/Into Right Relationship," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2015.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Baptism of the Lord, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Bible Study, Epiphany 1B, 2015, Jessie Gutgsell, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Epiphinía 1B, por Jessie Gutgsell, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "In the Beginning and in the End: Christians and Climate Change," Eric Barreto, ON Scripture, 2015. Video: Threatened Animals from the Book of Genesis.
  • "Valuing the Goodness of the Earth," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Valuing the Goodness of the Earth," Jame Schaefer. (Genesis 1, 2)
  • "Person of the Year," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Baptism of the Lord, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "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. (Genesis 1)
  • "An Attitude of Discipleship: Connected," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
  • 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 Epiphany Resources Page includes links to artistic images of the Baptism of Christ.
• 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, 2015.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • The Worship Closet, Baptism of the Lord, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, January 11, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Baptism of the Lord B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Baptism of Jesus, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Wet and Well Pleased," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, January 11, 2015, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany +1, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship".
  • Mustard Seeds, Baptism of Jesus B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
  • Epiphany and the Baptism of Christ: Epiphany Story, Holy Communion and Affirmation of Baptism, Epiphany and Baptism of Our Lord: Epiphany story emphasizing the coming of the Light, Holy Communion with Affirmation of Baptism. Lisa Frenz, Mr Carmel Lutheran Church
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 1 - Baptism of Jesus, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • The Baptism of Our Lord, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
• 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.
  • Background and Liturgy for Epiphany and the Blessing of Water at Byzantine.Net (Byzantine Catholics on the Web).
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, the Baptism of the Lord, 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.
  • Prayer for First Sunday after Epiphany, Year B, Revabi, RevgalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Call to Worship, January 8, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 29, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Eucharistic Prayer - Baptism of Jesus, Paul Bellan-Boyer, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer: Baptism of Jesus/Epiphany, RevGalBlogPals, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. 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, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • 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, 2015.
  • Reflections on collect prayers, Ordinary 1: Baptism of the Lord, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Prayers of the People, Epiphany 1B, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • "Thou Art My Beloved," Suzanne Guthrie, The Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Baptism of the Lord. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 1 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.
  • 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, Baptism of Jesus B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
  • "Belief and Action," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • A Return to the River, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Baptisms are depicted in many films as a family event and other times as a contrast between one or more of the participants and the lifestyle into which the recipient of the sacrament pledges to enter. A good example of this contrast is the baptism of a murderous scoundral by an almost equally immoral preacher in There Will be Blood." Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • "Doctor's Kit or Drinking Glass," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2015.
  • "In the Beginning and in the End: Christians and Climate Change," Eric Barreto, ON Scripture, 2015. Video: Threatened Animals from the Book of Genesis.
  • "Tohuwabohu, Without Form and Void," David JM Coleman, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Down by the Jordan,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ baptism and baptism today.  The 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”).
    • “Spirit of God,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn is inspired by the biblical stories of the Spirit from creation, through the prophets, Jesus (including his baptism), Pentecost and today.  Tune:  O QUANTA QUALIA 11.11.11.11 (“God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us”).  This hymn is in Episcopalians’ Voices Found: Women in the Church's Song and adopted by composer Michael Bedford for an anthem published by the Choristers Guild.
    • “Creator of the Water,”  Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates the biblical stories about God using water (creation, Noah, Red Sea, Jesus’ baptism and baptism today).  Tune:  LANCASHIRE 7.6.7.6 D (“The Day of Resurrection”).
    • “At The Dawn of Your Creation” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on Creation story in Genesis 1, Palm 8 and the call to care for creation. Tune: HYMN TO JOY 8.7.8.7 D (“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”).
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Baptism of Christ, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Baptism of Christ B, 2015, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
    • Shepherd Sounds, First Sunday after the Epiphany. 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.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Baptism of the Lord, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Baptism of the Lord, 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.
    • Sing for Joy, Baptism of Our Lord, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. 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, 2015. .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, Baptism of the Lord, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," , 2018, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Wet and Well Pleased," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Doctor's Kit or Drinking Glass," John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, Video, 2015.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • In the Beginning, Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "You Belong!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Pointing Out the Christ, Anna Shirey based on Mark 1:4-11 from CSSPlus.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Baptism, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .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)
  • 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, 2010. (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 also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Dramatic Reading, John 1/Genesis 1, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's random thoughts.
• 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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