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Acts 4:32-35

Psalm 133
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 118:2-24

1 John 1:1 - 2:2
Roman Catholic reading: 1 John 5:1-6

John 20:19-31

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • NRSV 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:
    • Resurrection
    • Thomas
    • Peter
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
  • In the film Henry Poole Is Here, the reclusive Henry is a good stand in for Thomas when his neighbor claims to see the image of Christ on the back wall of his house. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Faith
    • Community
    • Interconnectedness
    • Prayer
    • Miracles
    • Repentance
    • Forgiveness
    • Confession
    • Love
• 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.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 2, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • "Releasing and Retaining Brokenness," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 2, 2015, Ron Allen, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Evangelectionary for April 12, 2015, David Loleng, Evangelism Connections.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • "Marks of Faith," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, 2015.
  • Pericope Study, Richard M. Burgess, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015. 2014. 2013.
  • Starters for Sunday, April, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Ministry Matters, April 12, 2015.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching 2015, andThe Lectionary Lab, Easter 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, April 15, 2012, David Loleng, Evangelism Connections.
  • "Two Ways of Reading the Early Church," "Easter and the Sunday After Easter," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Earth Day: Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Jesus Now, Easter 2B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Rumors, for April 19, 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).
  • Acts 4:32-35
  • Psalm 133
  • 1 John 1:1-2:2
  • John 20:19-31
• 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. 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
  • 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, 2018.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "The Courage to Ask," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "On Realities Old and New," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "If It's the Week after Easter, It Must Be Thomas," commentary and discussion at RevGalBlogPals, 2015. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • "Barnabas the Encourager," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012.
  • "Sell All Your Possessions!" Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Teresa Ghilarducci on Economic Inequality in America and Why It Is a Faith Issue.
  • "Thomas...Without the Adjective," 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.
  • "An Irony at Easter," John C. Holbert, Openinng the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "Signs, Wonders, and Movement Making," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "My Lord and My God," sermon notes, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • "Touching Faith," David Sellery, Speaking to the Soul, Epicopal Cafe, 2015.
  • "Easter People," Jessie Larkins, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Who Has Opened the Way," Suzanne Guthrie, prayers and meditations, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "In Community," Story Divine, 2015.
  • "How Good It Is to Live in Unity," Peter Lockwood, A Different Heresy, 2015.
  • "Easter Isn't Over Yet," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "Community and Tradition," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "Giving Blood and the Blood of Jesus," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Easter in the Anthropocene," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015.
  • "God Strengthens Faith!" Thomas Beam, 2012.
  • "Can't Figure How to Keep Jesus from Showing Up," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • Sermon Stories, 2015.
  • "How Do You Know When Night Has Passed?" Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "It's Not God If You Think You Understand," poetry by Scott L. Barton, 2015.
  • "Faith and Doubt," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Come out, come out, whoever you are," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "The Resurrection Theater of the Absurd," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "The First Sunday Night and the Week That Followed," Kate Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "My Lord and My God," Janice Love, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "A Reflection on the Second Sunday of Easter," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Scars and Stories, Doubt and Faith," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Living into the Resurrection," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Impossible Dream or Resurrection Reality?" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "The Politics of Acts 4:32-35," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Hands and Feet," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Religion Means Chocolate," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "Holding All Things in Common," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Jesus Can't Be Locked Out," Alyce M. McKenzie, "Edgy Exegesis," Patheos, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for April 15, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 2, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • "Be Honest (or Sincere), Be Brief," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Parked Beliefs," the Rev. Dr. Casey Baggott, UCC, Day 1, 2015.
  • 2 Pascua (B) – 2015 por El Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Ministry Matters, April 12, 2015.
  • "Missouri, 'My Fair Lady,' and the Mission of the Church," the Very Rev. Chadwick Vaughn, Day 1, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "The Secret in the Dark," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "Dealing with Mystery," the Rev. Dr. Laura Mendenhall, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Signs of the Resurrection," the Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Marks of Faith, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Weekly Seeds, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching 2015, andThe Lectionary Lab, Easter 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 2 Pascua, por Broderick Greer, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "Holding All Things in Common," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Easter 2, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Becoming Forgiving People," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (1 John)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter, 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. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter 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, 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)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, April 15, 2012, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, April 12, 2015.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter 2, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Lectionary Liturgies: Easter 2, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 2B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Signs, Wonders, and Movement Making," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 2, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, Easter 2, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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, Easter 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Outside the Box, Easter 2, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Earth Day: Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 133, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Call to Worship, April 15, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, April 15, 2012, David Loleng, Evangelism Connections.
  • Prayer for Easter 2B, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • "Who Has Opened the Way," Suzanne Guthrie, prayers and meditations, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Easter 2B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: John 20:19-31, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter 2 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, Easter 2, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
  • "Holding All Things in Common," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • In the film Henry Poole Is Here, the reclusive Henry is a good stand in for Thomas when his neighbor claims to see the image of Christ on the back wall of his house. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
  • Sea Life Creatures, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Sell All Your Possessions!" Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Teresa Ghilarducci on Economic Inequality in America and Why It Is a Faith Issue. Includes discussion questions.
  • "In Community," Story Divine, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “When Thomas Heard from Jesus,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrating the all of the biblical stories about Thomas, his growing faith and ours.  Tune: AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D (“The Church's One Foundation”).
    • “Pentecost Had Come,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrating the early Church that “Daily they sold what they owned to help the poor; day by day the church was growing more and more. Spirit, change the way we live. Teach us how to gladly give, Guide us, as we seek to be faithful in our ministry. Tune: ARGENTINA 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“Song of Hope”)
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 2B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 2, 2015, 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, 2015.
    • 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, Easter 2. 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, Easter 2, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter 2, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter 2, 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, Easter 2, 2015, 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, Easter 2, 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," April 12, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • Sea Life Creatures, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "We Are An Easter People," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Signs, Wonders, and Movement Making," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Childrens Sermon, Faith and Home Connection, Weekly home devotions, etc. Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "Doubting Thomas," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Ministry Matters, Easter 2, 2012.
  • 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)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 2, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles 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.