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Epiphany 3B
January 2January 21, 2024
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Psalm 62:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 62:6-14

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Mark 1:14-20

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:
    • Calling the Disciples
    • Jonah
  • "Just as Jesus gathers and sends his disciples on a mission, so are a group of soldiers sent out in the fine war film Monuments Men, this time not to destroy but to save art treasures before the Nazis can destroy them." Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • alternate reality/illusion-reality dialectic
    • call
    • conversion
    • repentance
• 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, . 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, 2018.
  • "Dangerous Succession," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, January 25, 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.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • Evangelectionary, David Loleng, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 3, 2015, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Moving Forward/Embracing the Tension, Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, January 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Epiphany 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for January 25, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Social Justice Lectionary, links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet.
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 3-B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • 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).
  • Jonah 3:1-10
  • Psalm 62
  • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
  • Mark 1:14-20
• 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.
  • "Nineveh, that ****hold place," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • "You Are Never Alone," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "Always a Catch," 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.
  • "God Always Finds a Way," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
  • "Remember the Loaves and the Fishes," Andrew Prior, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 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.
  • "The Immediately of Epiphany," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Following Jesus Today," David Lose, ...in the meantime... 2015.
  • "Free Speech, Big Fish, and Calls from God," Karyn L. Wiseman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Free Speech Around the World.
  • "Jonah's Blessing," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2015. Use of images.
  • "Mending Their Nets," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • "Evangelicals: When Labels are Libels," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Gone Fishing," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "Armchair Travelers" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
  • "The Politics of Eschatological Imminence," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Prophet Gone Bad," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "Fishing Deep Waters," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "Gathering Kingdom Preachers," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015. 2012.
  • "New Use for Nets," 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.
  • "Walking in Each Other's Shoes," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, plus podcast, Catacomb Churches, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • "Irresistible Grace," Beth Scibienski, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "The Shortest Sermon in the Book," poem by Scott Barton, 2015.
  • "Finding Your Note," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • "The Call of the Disciples and the Decline of the Church," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "A Call Worthy of Their Lives," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Five Words." "Time Fulfilled," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Blessing the Nets", Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Catching Fish...and Toddlers," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "Hooking up with Jesus," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "What Time Is It?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2012.
  • "The Far End of the Net," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for January 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Who Are Your Fans?" Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2012.
  • "You only sing when you're winning..." Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "Following Jesus as though Our Lives Depend on It," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Things Are Not as They Seem," Miriam's Tambourine, 2012.
  • "What Is the Gospel According to You?" Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Ready or Not," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Is Anybody Listening?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "From Whom Do I Withhold Forgiveness?" "Psalmic #Poetry - Perspective and #OWS," Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2012.
  • "As Is," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Changing the Form of the World, Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Epiphany 3, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 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.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "It's Time, All Right," Enuma Okoro, "The Freedom to Choose Life," 2012.
    • "Help Wanted," Michaela Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance," 2009.
    • "Escapes," Robert Roth, "Making a Moment," 2006.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Mutant Ministry," Paul Keim, 2003.
    • "Thy Will Be Done," Mary W. Anderson, 2000.
    • "Love's Double Victory," Susan B.W. Johnson, 1997.
  • "Superficial Choices or Deep Freedom," Gawain DeLeeuw, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "Give Jonah a Break," (Jonah 3 & Mark 1:14-20) Rev. Todd Weir, bloomingcactus.
  • 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):
  • "Old Jonah He Lived in a Whale," by Michael Renninger.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Immediately," by Gary Charles.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "No Time to Lose," the Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, Day 1, 2015.
  • "Follow Me," Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 3 Epifanía (B) – 2015 por el Revdo. John J. Lynch, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Jonah," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, January 25, 2015.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • Sermons That Work, Epiphany 3B, Ben E. Helmer, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • "Prodigious Love," the Rev. James Nutter, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Bible Study, Epiphany 3B, 2015, Susan Butterworth, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Epiphinía 3B, por Susan Butterworth, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "The Town that Listened," Nikki Hardeman, Faith Elements, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Free Speech, Big Fish, and Calls from God," Karyn L. Wiseman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Free Speech Around the World.
  • "Moving Forward/Embracing the Tension," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2015.
  • "Day by Day," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "An Attitude of Discipleship: Responsive," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • The Worship Closet, Epiphany 3B, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God Gives Second Chances/Following," Epiphany 3B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, January 25, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, 2015, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 3B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany +3, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship".
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 3B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 3 - Epiphany 3, 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 3, 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 Epiphany 3B, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 62:5-12, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Call to Worship, January 22, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People for All Epiphany, Rick Morley, 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.
  • "The Call," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Epiphany 3B, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • Liturgy Link, liturgy collaboration, 2015.
  • Evangelectionary, David Loleng, 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, Ordinary 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 1:14-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 3 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, Ordinary B3, 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, "God Gives Second Chances/Following," Epiphany 3B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Worthy of Their Lives," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Day by Day," 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.
  • "Jonah's Blessing," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2015. Use of images.
  • Apron, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Free Speech, Big Fish, and Calls from God," Karyn L. Wiseman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Free Speech Around the World.
  • "The Town that Listened," Nikki Hardeman, Faith Elements, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "The Terrible Sin of the People of Nineveh," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, recalls the story of Jonah. Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D ("Let All Things Now Living").
    • “Jesus, You Once Called Disciples,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ calling of the twelve disciples, along with women and children in biblical stories and calling people to follow today.  Tune:  IN BABILONE 8.7.8.7 D (“There's a Wideness in God's Mercy”).
    • “O Lord, You Called Disciples,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ calling
      of disciples to “come and see” and the church’s calling today: “Through gifts of hope and healing, through loving ministry, May we reach out, inviting the world to "Come and see!" Tune:   LANCASHIRE 7.6.7.6 D (“The Day of Resurrection”).
    • "Refuge," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 3B, 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, Third 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, Ordinary 3B, 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.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 3B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Epiphany 3, 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, Epiphany 3B, 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," January 25, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Apron, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • The Story of Jonah, A Big Fish, and Making Choices, Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "Thow It Out the Window!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Simon and Andrew, James and John: Fishing for People," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • Ministry Matters, Epiphany 3B, 2012.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Epiphany 3B, childrens sermon, 2012.
  • "God is My Rock!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 3, 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. (Terms of Use)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • 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 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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