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Day of Pentecost B
May 20, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 2:1-21
United Methodist reading: Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 104:1-34
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 104:25-35, 37

Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13

John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Roman Catholic reading: John 20:19-23

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinty 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:
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
    • Ezekiel and the Dry Bones
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Holy Spirit
• Special Day Resources: Memorial Day
• 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).
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Pentecost Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, May 24, 2015, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections. 2012, Bruce Laverman.
  • "Spirit for All," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "Pentecost Is Justice Revived," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost, 2012, Jeanyne B. Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Pentecost Sunday, Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Lectionary Commentary, Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Jesus Now, Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for May 31, 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 2:1-21 / Ezekiel 37:1-14
  • Psalm 104
  • Romans 8:22-27
  • John 15:26 - 16:15
• 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.
  • "Working the Lectionary," Brendan Byrne, 2018.
  • "Wind and Whisper," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • "When the Spirit Comes," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "A True Pentecost," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2018.
  • "A Pentecost Wind," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
  • First Impressions, Andrew Prior, 2018.
  • "Come Alongside, Holy Spirit!" David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "Holy Chaos!" Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • A Plain Account commentaries, 2018.
  • "Spirit Feelings," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Flesh and Bones," RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • "Pentecost for Everybody," storytelling, multigenerational, Casey Fitzgerald, Faith and Wonder, 2015.
  • "Pentecost: When Christians Dream," Matthew L. Skinner, Huffington Post, 2015.
  • "Pentecost: What the Fire Gives," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2015. 2012. Use of images.
  • "Suddenly A Rush of Wind," 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.
  • "Pilgrimage of Resurrection: The Gift of Holy Surprise," Christine Valters Painter, 2015.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • "Against Christianese," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009. 2006. (Dan Clendenin)
  • "The Promise of Pentecost You May Not Know," Jack Levison, spiritchatter, 2015.
  • "The Divine Protest of Pentecost: The Politics of Language and Respectability," David R. Henson, Edges of Faith, 2015.
  • "We Rattling Bones," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "Labor Pains and Dry Bones," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "The Day of Pentecost," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2015.
  • "They Were All In One Place," Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "Come Holy Spirit! Really?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Pentecosts Are Happening All the Time, Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • "The Problem with Cut and Paste," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2015.
  • "The Advocacy of the Spirit," Stephen Fowl, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Your Head's On Fire," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
  • "Dry Bones, Dry Drunks, Dry Churches, and Hope," Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • "Lectionary Ruminations," John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015. 2012.
  • "Passing the Baton," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Leah Schade, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • A Sonnet for Pentecost, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • "The Politics of Making a Prophet," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Breathed Into," Journey to Penuel:Wrestlling to See the Face of God, 2015.
  • "These Dry Bones," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015. 2012.
  • "Bedrock," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015.
  • Spiritual Fire, Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "Fill "Er Up," podcast, Casey FitzGerald tells Acts 2:1-21, 2015.
  • "Alive in the Spirit," David Sellery, 2015.
  • "Are We in the Last Days?" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • Spirit Gifts, Sermon-Stories.com, 2015.
  • "A Sliver of Hope," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2015.
  • "Pentecost and Patterns of New Creation," Patrick Johnson, Missional Preaching, 2015.
  • "Flames Shaped Like Question Marks," Larry Patten, 2015. 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018. 2012.
  • "Pentecost, Pope Francis, and the Lightness of Being," Scott Barton poetry, 2015.
  • "Think Differently about Difference," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost B, Ryusho Jeffus, Shonin, Nancy Kraft, 2012.
  • LOVE146, Pentecost and the Abolition of Slavery, salt*, 2012.
  • "Pentecost Change," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Mother Tongues: Pentecost, Translation, and the Lectionary," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "Love Spoken Here," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "'Your Daughters Shall Prophecy': Fulfilling the promise of Pentecost, Abolishing the Laity, and Ordaining Women," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
  • "In Pentecost, the whole creation is in process of being reconciled and incorporated into Christ," Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • "The Cosmos at One," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2012.
  • "Liberating Pentecost," David Henson, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Wanderlust - A Reflection on Pentecost," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Pentecost, John Petty, 2012.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, Equipping the Community for Worship, 2012.
  • "A Spiritual Renewal," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Everyday Pentecost," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Pentecost B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
  • "Assembling in the Spirit," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for May 27, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 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.
  • "Apokatastasis and the Birthday of the Church," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Fire in the Dark," Mark Harris, 2005.
    • "Coming into Focus," Bill O'Brien, 2003.
    • "Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie, 2001.
    • "Windblown," Jim Callahan, 2000.
    • "Pentecost for the World," F. Dean Lueking, 1997.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Choosing to Be Born Again," Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still and Know," 2009.
    • "Full Circle," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christian Community 101," 2009.
    • "Birth or Control?" Robert Roth, "Not Drunk, Just Not Sober," 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):
  • "Understood," Juan Carlos Huertas, Day1, 2018.
  • "The Two Theys," by Rachel May, "Out of Gas," by Jim Somerville. A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Driveway Moments," the Rev. Dr. Scott Kenefake, Day 1, 2015.
  • Anna Carter Florence on Acts 2:1-21, Content, Context and You Tube sermon, Religious Institute, 2015.
  • The Day of Pentecost, Jim Somerville, A Sermon for Every Sunday - free audio sermons. Video available.
  • "One in the Holy Spirit," the Rev. Timothy G. Warren, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "Fire," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "What's the Gift?" Thomas G. Long, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters.
    
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "The Church's Hope," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2009.
  • Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Breathing Deeply," the Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Can These Bones Live?" Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Spirit for All," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, 2015. The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Happy Birthday," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Appreciating Wilderness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Appreciating Wilderness," Susan P. Bratton. (Psalm 104)
  • "Faithful Eating," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Faithful Eating," Norman Wirzba. (Psalm 104)
  • "Female Preaching in Early Nineteenth-Century America," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Women in Ministry: Beyond the Impasse," Catherine A. Brekus. (Acts 2)
  • "Our Deepest Prayer," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Romans 8)
  • 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

• The Text This Week's Pentecost 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)
  • "Holy Chaos!" Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • Godspace resources for Pentecost 2015, Christine Sine.
  • Pentecost litany and a capella by Sam Robson, Global Christian Worship, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, May 24, 2015.
  • "Pentecost for Everybody," storytelling, multigenerational, Casey Fitzgerald, Faith and Wonder, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, Pentecost B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Worship Resources, Sacredise, 2015.
  • "Come Holy Spirit! Really?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "We Gather in the Spirit: A Pentecost Communion Liturgy," Ali Smith, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2015.
  • Day of Pentecost Service, Bosco Peters, 2012.
  • Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • 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.
  • Outside the Box, Pentecost Day, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes: Vigil of Pentecost / Day of Pentecost, 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: Day of Pentecost Vigil / Day of Pentecost.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary for Sunday, May 27, 2012, Bruce Laverman.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, (Pentecost B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, Pentecost B, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • 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.
  • Liturgy Link, "a community creating for the relentless return of Sunday.".
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • "Receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Words for Worship, Reclaim, 2015.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, May 24, 2015, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections. 2012, Bruce Laverman.
  • A Prayer for Pentecost, from the Reformed Church in America, 2006.
  • Proper Preface Collect for Pentecost, Porter Taylor, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Pentecost. 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: Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Pentecost 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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • Mustard Seeds, Pentecost B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
  • Pentecost Blast, inclusivechrist, You Tube, 2012.
  • Miriam's Tambourine, Equipping the Community for Worship, 2012.
  • "Happy Birthday," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Pentecost: What the Fire Gives," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2015. 2012. Use of images.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
  • Fairy Wings, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Sorry, Presidential Candidates: hope Resides in Groans, Not in Your Rhetoric," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Discussion Questions included. Video: 2016 Presidential Election.
  • "We Didn't Start the Fire (Pentecost Edition)," adapted by Pastor Pete Warmanen, You Tube, 2015.
  • Godspace resources for Pentecost 2015, Christine Sine.
  • Pentecost litany and a capella by Sam Robson, Global Christian Worship, 2015.
  • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2015.
  • "Can These Bones Live?" Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Pentecost Had Come,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on Acts 2.  Tune:  ARGENTINA 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“Song of Hope”).  This hymn was written originally for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
    • "Spirit of God,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating biblical stories of the Spirit from creation, through the prophets, Jesus, Pentecost and today.  Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA (11.11.11.11) (“God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us”).  This hymn is in Voices Found: Women in the Church's Song (Episcopal) and is also an anthem from the Choristers Guild.
    • "Wind of the Spirit," Hymn based on John 20:19-23, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2, Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
    • A New Old-Fashioned Pentecost Hymn, Ali Smith, tune "Holy Spirit Hear Us," #477 Voices United.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost Day B, 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, Pentecost. 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, Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information. Search by scripture.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Pentecost, 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, Pentecost 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, Day of Pentecost, 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," May 24, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • "Praying without Words," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journey, 2015.
  • "Come Holy Spirit! Really?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Fairy Wings, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, May 27, 2012.
  • "The Day of Pentecost," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Mustard Seeds, Pentecost B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Pentecost, 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.
  • 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.)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • 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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