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Epiphany 5B
February 4, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 40:21-31
Roman Catholic reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7

Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 147:1-6
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 147:1-12, 21c

1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

Mark 1:29-39

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.
  • 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:
    • Healing
  • The gospel text contains the first instance of what scholars call Jesus’ “Messianic Secret,” with Jesus not allowing the cast-out demons to speak. This predates such heroes as The Amazing Spider Man, who also have reasons to keep their identities secret. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing/Healers (see especially "Tampopo")
    • Possession by evil
    • Institutional evil
    • Confrontations with evil
    • Spiritual Struggle
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Authority
    • Prayer
    • Freedom
    • Grace
• 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, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2018.
  • 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.
  • Ministry Matters, February 8, 2015.
  • "Called to Healing,," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • "The Holy One In Unholy Places," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Epiphany 5, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 4, 2015, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 5, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015. Preaching the Healing Narratives in Mark.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • Left Behind and Loving It, D. Mark Davis, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 5, 2012, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Epiphany 5B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Social Justice Lectionary, links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet.
  • Rumors, for February 8, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 40:21-31
  • Psalm 147
  • 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
  • Mark 1:29-39
• 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.
  • "A Call Story," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "Mystery, Not Magic," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, Thomas Jay Ord, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • "Astounding Authority," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • The Silence of the Messiah, J. Leavitt Pearl, Political Theology Today, 2018.
  • Peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • "Mystery, Not Magic," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "God's View," 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.
  • "Astounding Authority," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
  • "Stay in Your Lane," Jay Butler, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • "This Battle Here and Now," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
  • Whose Call Will You Answer? Andrew Prior, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
  • "On Being Restored to Yourself," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Freedom For," David Lose, ...in the meantime...2015.
  • "Healing and Serving and Prayer," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
  • "The True End of True Prayer: What I Pray and Why," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009.
  • "That All Be Made Well," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2015. Use of images. 2012.
  • "She Rises and Serves," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "Vocational Stewardship," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015. 2012.
  • "To be able to walk," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
  • "Speaking to the Soul: Learning and Loving," David Sellery, Episcopal Cafe, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2015. 2012.
  • "We Are As Good As Dead," Sonja Olson, Question the Text, 2015.
  • "And There He Prayed," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • "The Politics of Healing," John Allen, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Contemplatives in Action," Stephen Fowl, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Lifted to Service," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2015.
  • "Raised Up to Serve!" Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "To Mount Up on Wings as Eagles," Bob Stuhlman, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • "Jesus - the Healing Revivalist?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "In Search of a Deserted Place," 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.
  • "Simon's Mother--in-Law: An Exquisite Awareness," Janet H. Hunt, 2015. 2012.
  • "Have you not known, grasshopper?" Michael Coffey, 2015.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, February 8, 2015.
  • "Up from the Sickbed and Right to the Stove!" Scott Barton, poetry, 2015.
  • "Two Kinds of People," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "On Faith and Football," Kathryn Schifferdecker, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • 2012. 2009.
  • "A Dark and Deserted Place," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, 2012.
  • "The Secrets We Keep," Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, 2012.
  • "Power Politics and the Politics of Weakness," Doug Lee, The Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "God's Reign in 3D," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for February 5, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Epiphany 5B, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
  • "Listening to Our Inner Jobs," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Silencing those demons and beginning to serve," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • Theological Stew Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "My Little Tiny Secret," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "Waiting, Waiting, Waiting," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • "Service above Self," Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2012.
  • Prophetic #Poetry - Isaiah's Cosmic God, Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2012.
  • Contemplative Viewfinder Melissa Bane Sevier, 2012.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Epiphany 5B, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2012.
  • "Revive Us Again," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "You Cannot Be Serious," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Wonder-Working Power," Enuma Okoro, "Embracing the Powers That Be," 2012.
    • "From Message to Church," Michaela Bruzzese, "Listen to Him!" 2009.
    • "Dignity," Robert Roth, "Healing People, Healing Nations," 2006.
    • "Sharing God's Extravagant Love," Lauren F. Winner, "Divine Manifestations," 2003.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Boast Not," Ray Rhoads, 2006.
    • "No Comparison," Paul Keim, 2003.
    • "Who Is Like Thee?" Mary W. Anderson, 2000.
  • 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):
  • "Scene Changes," by Richard Voelz.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Be Healed!" by Gary Charles.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "When Life Comes at You," Rev. Dr. James Lamkin, Day1, 2015.
  • "5 Epiphany," Rev Danáe Ashley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 5 Epifanía (B) – 2015 por La Rvda. Mercedes Julían, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Waiting for Christ," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "God Is Present and Active," the Rev. Dr. Judith M. McDaniel, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, February 8, 2015.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "Peter's Mother-In-Law, Thomas Dorsey and Us," R. William Carroll, Episcopal Cafe, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Called to Truthful Love," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • "Gatekeepers of Redemption: Conservative Evangelicals on the Death Penalty," Shanell T. Smith, ON Scripture, 2015. Video: Engaging Evangelicals to Fight the Death Penalty.
  • Bible Study, Epiphany 5B, 2015, Susan Butterworth, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Epiphinía 5B, por Susan Butterworth, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "Gaining Perspective," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 5, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Exploring the Joy of Sports," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Isaiah 40)
  • "Upward Sports," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (1 Corinthians 9)
  • 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Coping with Stress, Clues for Coping, Prayer," Epiphany 5B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 5B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • The Worship Closet, Epiphany 5B, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany +5 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship".
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 5B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Vocational Stewardship," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015. 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, February 8, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, February 5, 2015, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 5 - Epiphany 5, 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 5, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Common Worship C of E) (BCP TEC)
  • Healing Prayers, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Call to Worship, February 5, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayers of the People for All Epiphany, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 147:1-11, 20c, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Sunday Prayer, Epiphany 5, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Epiphany 5B, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • "She Rises and Serves," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Liturgy Link, liturgy collaboration, 2018
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2018.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2018
  • Engage Worship, 2018.
• 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 5. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 1:29-39, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 5 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, "Coping with Stress, Clues for Coping, Prayer," Epiphany 5B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Healing and Feasting," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Gaining Perspective," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "Waiting, Waiting, Waiting," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • The gospel text contains the first instance of what scholars call Jesus’ “Messianic Secret,” with Jesus not allowing the cast-out demons to speak. This predates such heroes as The Amazing Spider Man, who also have reasons to keep their identities secret. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables.
  • Toy Binoculars, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Gatekeepers of Redemption: Conservative Evangelicals on the Death Penalty," Shanell T. Smith, ON Scripture, 2015. Video: Engaging Evangelicals to Fight the Death Penalty.
  • Lectionary Clips and Hymns, facebook page.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "An Eagle Is Soaring," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Isaiah 40:30-31. Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D ("Let All Things Now Living").
    • "Proclamation," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 5B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 5B, 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, Epiphany 5. 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, Ordinary 5B, 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, Ordinary 5B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Epiphany 5, 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 4B, 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," February 1, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • Toy Binoculars, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Borrow His Smile," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "An Important Letter,"Sarah Buteaux, Children's Sermons, 2012.
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information. Search by scripture.
  • "Everybody Is Looking for Jesus," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Vocational Stewardship," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015. 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Epiphany 5B, 2012.
  • Children's Message, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • The Great Physician, Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 5, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Junk Food Christians," "Peace, Be Still," Children's Sermons from Sermons4kids.com.
  • 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 Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • 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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