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Proper 16B/Ordinary 21B/Pentecost 14
September 2, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Roman Catholic reading: Joshua 24:1-2, 16-17, 18
United Methodist reading: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43

Psalm 84 or Psalm 34:15-22
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 34:2-23
United Methodist reading: Psalm 84

Ephesians 6:10-20
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 5:21-32

John 6:56-69
Roman Catholic reading: John 6:60-69

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:
    • Solomon
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Confrontation with Evil
    • Spiritual Struggle
    • Alternate Realities/Powers
    • Wisdom
• 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.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2018.
  • Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Theological Seminary, 2018.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, 2018.
  • Pulpit Fiction commentary, podcast, 2018.
  • Preaching Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Living a Holy Adventure, Bruce Epperly, 2018.
  • Faith in Process, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • "Putting Sabbath in It's Place," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 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.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Former Resources:
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 21, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (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.
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters, August 23, 2015.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
  • At Home with God, Kathryn Matthews (Huey), SAMUEL, UCC, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 14, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 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.
  • "Scandalizing Words Are Life-Giving Words,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 16B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Text Studies, D. Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 16, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Rumors, for August 23, 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).
  • 1 Kings 8:1-43 - Joshua 24:1-18
  • Psalm 84 - Psalm 34
  • Ephesians 6:10-20
  • John 6:56-69
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • 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.
  • Previous Resources:
  • 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.
  • "Looking for God," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "A 'Profound Mystery," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009.
  • "Not Just Bread Anymore," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Immigration: Love without Borders," Roger S. Nam, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Includes discussion questions. Video: How One Church Tacklees Immigration.
  • "Will God Indeed Dwell on Earth?" RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2015. Don't forget Saturday Preacher's Party!
  • "Do I Choose or Am I Chosen?" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "Choosing Presence," Sermon-Stories.com, 2015.
  • Peace on Justice, lectionary reflections related to Catholic Social Teaching, 2015.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • "You Have the Words of Eternal Life!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2015.
  • "Where Would We Go?" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • Care for Creation, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Powers and Principalities," Eric Smith, LECTiO, 2015.
  • "Praying for the Church," 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.
  • "Who Is This?" Shannon Schaefer, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "The Prayer of a Dangerous King," John C. Holbert, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2015.
  • "Living in the Cloud," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • "Discovering Jesus," David Sellery, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • "The Politics of White Supremacy," Robert Williamson, Jr., Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Offended by the Bread of Life," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • "You Can't Have It All," Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • "Tasting Life," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "By Love We Show," Scott Barton poetry, 2015.
  • "Mr. Doubt," Larry Patten, 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.
  • "The Politics of Betrayal," Karoline Lewis, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, Bob Anderson, 2012.
  • "Offensive? You Bet!" Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "Jesus' Journey and Ours," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 13, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "The Lullaby Gospel," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "The Bloody Truth," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "You Have the Words of Eternal Life," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "To Whom Shall I Go?" / "To Whom Can We Go?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "If Only We Had Better Options," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "The Eucharist and the Hollow Place," Dyencich, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Life Outside the Lines," Melissa Bane Servier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • Gotta Serve Somebody, Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • "Jesus' Teachings Are Too Hard," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • "What to Wear in Battle," Doug Lee, 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, 2009.
  • 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.
  • "Where Else Would We Go?" Jim Somerville. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Free audio; video-by-subscription.
  • "The Two Battles," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "Eating Jesus," the Rev. Martin Copenhaver, Day 1, 2012.
  • "The Bread of Life," the Rev.Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, August 23, 2015.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "Words of Eternal Life," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • Bible Study, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • "Immigration: Love without Borders," Roger S. Nam, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Includes discussion questions. Video: How One Church Tacklees Immigration.
  • "At Home with God," Weekly Seeds, 2015.
  • "God's Armor," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Peace with Our Enemies," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Ephesians 6)
  • "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.
  • Previous 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.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 13, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, 2015, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Ministry Matters, August 23, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +13, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 21, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 21, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • 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.
  • Previous 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 21, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 84, (Pentecost 13B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • God, Our Help and Home, liturgy compiled by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 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.
  • Conversations, worship elements, Sylvia Purdie, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 34:15-22, Joan Stott, prayers, and meditations, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 21B. 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 6:60-69, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 21 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, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Cover/Art, John 6:68, Psalm 34, Psalm 84, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
  • "God's Armor," 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.
  • Taking Worship Home, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2015.
  • Word Flash Cards, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Choose This Day The One You'll Follow," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on Joshua 24 that challenges us today to think about God's place in our families. Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 ("Infant Holy, Infant Lowly").
    • "Choices," Brenton Prigge, 8.6.8.4, New Hymn, 2006.
    • "Fight the Good Fight," Brenton Prigge, 11.11.11.11 and refrain, New Hymn, 2005.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 16B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 84, Deanna Witowski, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
    • Psalm 84 set to Eventide (10 10 10 10), Psalm 34:15-22 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • Psalm 84, the Psalmistry: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files. See Terms of Use.
  • 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)
    • Previous Resources:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 16B, 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 13. 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 21B, 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 21B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 21, 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, 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):
  • "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.
  • Previous Resources:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 16B, 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.
  • Word Flash Cards, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Taking Worship Home, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2015.
  • "Making Connections," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Weekly Devotion, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, August 26, 2012.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 21, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Junk Food Christians," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 16, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• 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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