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Easter Day B
April 8, 2012
with thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. Susan Gilbert Zencka
Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church,
Stevens Point, WI

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
United Methodist reading: Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Roman Catholic reading: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

I Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:1-9

Narrative Lectionary: Mark 16:1-8

 

 

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.
  • 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
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Mary Magdalene - Noli Me Tangere
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Mary Magdalene
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • 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 commentary, Easter, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Triduum/Easter, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps (Easter). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • The African American Lectionary, Lectionary Commentary, Cultural Resource, Worship Resource, 2012.
  • "Chance the gardener and Jesus the non-gardener," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • "Now What?" Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, April 8, 2012, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Homiletical Commentary on non-Gospel texts, Susan K. Hedahl, Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary, Proclamation and Celebration, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Easter Sunday, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter Sunday, 2012, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Pericope Study, Easter, Richard Burgess, Greater Hartford Conference, New England Synod, ELCA, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 8 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Easter Sunday B, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Lectionary Commentary, Cultural Resource, Worship Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Jesus Now, Easter Day. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Easter Sunday, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Rumors, for April 12, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • "The Resurrection of Our Lord - Preaching Helps," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
• 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 10:34-43 / Isaiah 25:6-9
  • Psalm 118
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
  • John 20:1-18 / Mark 16:1-8
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring special guest Thomas Long, Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2012.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th hour preacher party.
  • "How I'm Preaching the Resurrection," Christian Piatt, Elizabeth Nordquist, Carl Gregg, David Henson, Bruce Epperly, Sam Alexander, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Beyond Fear and Silence," Barbara K. Lundblad, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "They Didn't Believe the Women," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Just the Beginning," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Practice Resurrection," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Seen," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "A Story for Uncertain Times," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "On Empty Baskets and Empty Tombs," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2012.
  • "A Gap in the Story: Easter Thoughts," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Risen Indeed," Joel Shuman, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "The Fractal Mystery," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "Swallowing Death Up Forever," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. LaDayne McLeese Polaski, 2012.
  • "The Heart of a Twentysomething," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Easter, Rosalind Brown, Church Times, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Easter Day, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • "The Staggering Mystery," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • "Don't Hold On," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for April 8, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Easter Sunday, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
  • The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2012.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
  • Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
  • The Hardest Question, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
  • "We Are Witnesses," Angela Bauer-Levesque, Valerie Bridgeman, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "The Missing Stone and the Empty Cross," V. Gene Robinson, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "World Out of Balance," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Dangling Gospel,"  Thomas G. Long, 2006.
    • "He Is Not Here," Fred Craddock, 2000.
    • "Paschal Light," Stanley S. Harakas, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Go!" Michaela Bruzzese, "Believing What's True," 2009.
    • "Mary Preaches!" Robert Roth, "Secrets Uncovered," 2006.
  • 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):
  • "How I'm Preaching the Resurrection," Christian Piatt, Elizabeth Nordquist, Carl Gregg, David Henson, Bruce Epperly, Sam Alexander, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Easter Dinner," Rev. Willliam Carter, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Resurrection People!" Roger Wolsey, Faith Forward, 2012.
  • "Do-It-Yourself Resurrection?" Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, George Reed, Sermon Suite, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Easter Sunday, 2012.
  • "Power for Ministry," Rev. Richard Lischer, Duke Divinity School, 2009.
  • "Christ Got Up," Will Willimon, Faith and Leadership, 2009.
  • "Deadly Things," the Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Set Free," the Rev. Mary Jane Cornell, Day 1, 2006.
  • Easter Sunday, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Now What?" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "Open Ended Resurrection," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2012.
  • "The Rest of the Story," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Easter Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Entertaining Angels," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Acts 10)
  • "Eating Well," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Isaiah 25)
  • Bible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • 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 and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Easter): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • The African American Lectionary, Lectionary Commentary, Cultural Resource, Worship Resource, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life: Sunrise Easter / Easter Day, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, Easter Sunday, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter Day, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • The Worship Closet, Easter Sunday, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds: Easter Dawn / "Jesus is the One!" Easter Day, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, April 8, 2012, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter B, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR:
    • Easter Morning: a service of the dawning of new light with Holy Communion.
    • Easter Day: All Things Are Made New: a service of light with Holy Communion.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter Day, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Be present now dear risen Lord, A hymn for Easter Eucharist by Rev David Beswick.
  • Liturgies Online, Easter Day, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Cultural Resource, Worship Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Liturgies for Easter Day: Festival Eucharist for Easter Day following Easter Vigil, Festival Eucharist for Easter Day with Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year B - Easter Day. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter Sunday, 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, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection": Easter reflection 1, Easter reflection 2, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Sunday of the Resurrection, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Easter, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 8 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • "Appeared and Appearing," service prayers, etc, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of doc files)
  • An Easter Call to Worship, Martha Spong, Reflectionary, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum/Easter, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Call to Worship, April 8, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • "Blessed by the Unexpected," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Sunday of Resurrection 1, 2, 3 Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Easter Sunday B, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Prayer for Easter Sunday B, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Easter Sunday, Holy Week and Easter Clip Art, Hermanoleon Clip Art.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: Easter, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter B 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.
  • Clip Art, Easter Sunday, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • Mustard Seeds: Easter Dawn / "Jesus is the One!" Easter Day, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Slides for lectionary readings, Easter Sunday, Common English Bible, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Easter Sunday, 2012.
  • "The Rest of the Story," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • The African American Lectionary, Lectionary Commentary, Cultural Resource, Worship Resource, 2012.
  • 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.

• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "From an Empty Tomb...Hope and Faith," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Be Present Now Dear Risen Lord," a Hymn for Easter Eucharist by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. Tune: Tallis Canon, 88.88.
    • Roll our stones away by Brenton Prigge © 2011.
    • Christ has died and Christ is risen by Brenton Prigge © 2005.
    • Resurrection by Brenton Prigge © 2007.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter Sunday, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, The Sunday of the Resurrection. 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, Easter Day, 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter Day, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Easter, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 8 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum/Easter, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, April 8, 2012, 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 Sunday B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," April 8, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 25:6-9 and The Conch Bearer by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Acts 10:34-43 and We Dream of a World by the Gifted and Talented Students of Pershing Accelerated School in University City, Missouri, John 20:1-18 and When the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow.
  • "Alleluia! A Wonder-Full Easter!," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Christ Is Risen!" Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Little People Big Word, Easter B, D. Ditmer, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Childrens Sermon, Faith and Home Connection, Weekly home devotions, etc. Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • The Misplaced Christ, Elaine M. Ward, SermonSuite.
  • Childrens Sermon, Easter Sunday, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Easter Sunday, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter Sunday, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Easter Eggs and Easter Victory," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Ideas and Talks for Easter, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
• 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.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • 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 listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • The Empty Tomb -- Five-part scripture reading of John 20:1-18  arranged by Dallas A. Brauninger  from SermonSuite.
  • A Very Simple Easter Play, post by Carolyn C. Brown, Worshiping with Children, 2012.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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