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Proper 14B/Ordinary 19B/Pentecost 12
August 12, 2018
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2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 or 1 Kings 19:4-8
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8
United Methodist reading: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33

Psalm 130 or Psalm 34:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 34:2-9
United Methodist reading: Psalm 130

Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 4:30 - 5:2

John 6:35, 41-51
Roman Catholic reading: John 6:41-51

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings at 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:
    • Eating/Feeding/Eucharist
    • Manna in the Wilderness
    • David - Absalom
    • Elijah
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Communion/Eucharist
    • Grace
    • Grief/Loss
    • Judgment
    • Truth/Truthfulness
    • Forgiveness/Reconciliation
    • Sacrifice
• 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).
  • Dear Working Preacher, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Working Preacher Podcast.
  • ...in the Meantime, David Lose, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • Journey with Jesus, Debie Thomas, 2018.
  • Contemplative Viewfinder, Melissa Bane Sevier, 2018.
  • Dancing with the Word, Janet Hunt, 2018.
  • Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • Political Theology, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Commentary and Sermon, Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, 2018.
  • Lectionary Blog, Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Prospect, Robert Warren, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 11th Hour Preacher Party, 2018.
  • Provoking the Gospel, 2018.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, 2018.
  • Art & Faith Matters, Lynn Miller, 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.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, Glenn Morison, 2018.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, 2018.
  • Ekklesia Project, 2018.
  • Law and Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson, 2018.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis
  • Connections, Next Sunday Resources Illustrations, 2018.
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
  • 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.
  • Former Resources:
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 19, 2015. 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, 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.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, August 9, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
  • "Murmuring about Bread from Heaven," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 11, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 14B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 14, 2012, Mary Ricketts, "...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, Proper 14, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Rumors, for August 9, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Jesus Now, Proper 14B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • 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). Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • 2 Samuel 18:5-33 - I Kings 19:4-8
  • Psalm 130 - Psalm 34
  • Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2
  • John 6:35-51
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
  • 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.
  • "Ordinary Things," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "Past Matters," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Can We Keep Our Children Safe?" Dr. H. Beecher Hicks, Jr., ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Education and the Black Church. Discussion Questions.
  • "Eaten by Life," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • "Imitators of God," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009.
  • Care for Creation, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "God Is Not Done," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • "Murmurings New and Old," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • "Under the Appearance Of," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "Five Times," lectionary poetry by Scott Barton, 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2015.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2015.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2015.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2015.
  • 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, 2015.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2015.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2015.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2015.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2015.
  • The Hardest Question, 2015.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2015.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2015
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2015.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2015.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2015.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2015.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2015.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • "Not Another Bread Passage...Please!" Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Eat and Live Forever," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Participatory Faith," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • "You Just Don't Get It, Do You?" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "On Baking Bread and the Bread of Life," "The Boy Next Door: On Another Senseless Shooting," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "What Beggars Know About Bread," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 11, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • "under the appearance of...," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Imitating God in Politics?" The Politics of Scripture, Political Theology, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "Getting Real," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • "Waiting," Melissa Bane Servier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "A Pseudonymist," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • "An Offer You Can't Refuse," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 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.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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):
  • Day 1, 2018.
  • A Sermon For Every Sunday, video sermons, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Weekly Sermon/Illustration, Fredrick Buechner.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
  • Sermons That Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • Former Resources:
  • "Sharing in the Life of Jesus," the Rev. Juan Huertas, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, August 9, 2015.
  • "Out of the Depths," the Rev. Benno Pattison, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Food for the Family Trip," The Revs. Peter and Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Living in Community," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Peace and Justice in the Qur'an," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 34)
  • 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:
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc. (Terms of Use)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom Shuman, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Order of Worship and Planning Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Mustard Seeds. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2018.
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
  • Life In Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia, 2018.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Former 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.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 11, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, August 9, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Love Is the Guide!" Proper 14, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, August 12, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +11, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 19, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 19, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. 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. (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, 2018.
  • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 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.
  • Former Resources:
  • 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, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 19, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: 130, (Pentecost 11B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 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.
  • Conversations, worship elements, Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 34:1-8, Joan Stott, prayers, and meditations, 2015.
  • "Under the Appearance Of," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 19B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: John 6:41-51, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 19 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, "Love Is the Guide!" Proper 14, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Cover/Art, John 6:51, Psalm 34, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
  • "Living in Community," Faith Element 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.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Where Is Bread?" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH 8.7.8.7.D ("God Is Here!").
    • "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be" original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrates the names and titles of Jesus, including the Bread of Life (John 6:35), tunes: TRURO ("Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates") and TALLIS' CANON ("All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night").
    • Come Sup Wth God by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
    • "The Son," Brenton Prigge, 8.7.8.7., New Hymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 14B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Natalie Sims. annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
    • Together to Celebrate, Contemporary Worship Songs, David MacGregor.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Former Resources:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 14B, 2012, 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 11. 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 19B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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 19B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Ordinary 19, 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)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Former Resources:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 14B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Bread of Life, Family Liturgies, Practicing Families, 2015.
  • "Do Not Make Room for the Devil or ... Watch Out for Danger," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, August 12, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Love Is the Guide!" Proper 14, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 19, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "The Main Ingredient," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• 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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