Advent 2C
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Baruch 5:1-9
or Malachi 3:1-4
Roman Catholic reading: Baruch 5:1-9
United Methodist reading: Malachi 3:1-4
Luke
1:68-79
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 126:1-6
Episcopal reading (RCL): Canticle 4 or
Psalm 126
Philippians 1:3-11
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 1:4-6,
8-11
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings..
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
- PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
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Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
- John the Baptist
- Malachi
- Links to general Advent images:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Facebook Page: 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 commentary, Advent 2, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2018.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 2C. 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, 2018
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2015.
- Process and Faith, David Smith, 2018.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
- Ministry Matters.
- "Sounds of a Promise Kept," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2018.
- If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now, Stan Duncan, 2015.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2018.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2018.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2018.
- 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
- "All Flesh Shall See the Salvation of God," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Advent 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Advent 2C, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Advent 2C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for December 6, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." (Alternate lectionary texts.)
- 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).
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Facebook Page: 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.
- Living by the Word, William H. Lamar IV, The Christian Century, 2018.
- "From the Wilderness," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
- "Coming Christ and Preparations," commentary and discussion at RevGalBlogPals, 2018. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "The Word of God in the Wilderness," Andrew Hege, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
- "The Messenger and Our Broken Covenants," Brian Merritt, 2018.
- "Wild Lectionary: Word of God in the Wilderness," Wes Howard-Brook and Sue Ferguson Johnson, Radical Discipleship, 2018.
- A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2018.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2018.
- Creation Care Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2018.
- Fred Horton Lectionary Commentary, 2018.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
- "Prepare for Peace," sermon-stories.com, 2018.
- "In the Wilderness with John," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
- "Watching and Waiting for Peace," Derek Hatch, Ekklesia Project, 2018.
- "Some Water...But Mostly Fire," 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.
- "Monday Meditation," Gary Neal Hansen, 2018.
- "A Smelter's Fire," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
- "The Coming Refining Fire," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
- "A Baptism of Repentance," James Shenko, Politics of Scripture, 2018.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
- "Advent Fussing" Connections, Next Sunday Resources, 2018.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
- Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
- Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
- Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
- Theology of Work, 2018.
- Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2018.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Homily Week, 2018.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2018.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
- LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
- "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2018.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
- Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
- "The Being of Salvation," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
- "Audacious Historians," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
- "Where's the Peace?" RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2015.
- "A Blessing for Preparing," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2015.
- "Being Remembered," Sara Miles, Journey with Jesus, 2015.
- "How Long?" Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
- "Exiles and Messengers," LECTIO, Eric Smith, 2015.
- "A Matter of Distribution," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
- "Make Peace," Anna Macdonald Dobbs, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
- "Peace on Justice," Barbara Born, 2015.
- "A Future with Hope," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
- "The Salvation of God," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
- "Build a Road," 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.
- "One Brick at a Time: Preparing the Way of the Lord," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
- "The Politics of Overflowing Love," Amy Allen, Political Theology Today, 2015.
- "From Exile to Fire," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015. Podcast.
- "The Word of God Came to John," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
- Liberating Lectionary, meditations from non-canonical texts, Jack Lohr, 2015.
- "Here We Come, John," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
- "A Promise That's Easy to Overlook," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Make Straight the Way for the Lord," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2012.
- Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 2, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
- "A Desert and a Dungeon," Advent 2, Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009. 2006.
- "Living Stones in the Temple of God," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2012.
- "New Clothes, Loose Tongues" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "In the Wilderness with John," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- "Make Preparation for the Coming of the Reigning of God," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
- "The Word came to who???" Peter Woods, i am listening, 2012.
- "Sin at Yuletide," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Outside the Inn-siders," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Prepare," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
- "Condemnation or Warm Welcome?" Richard Mario Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2012.
- Traveling Advent to Epiphany, Advent 2, reflections by Rachel M. Srubas, Faith Forward, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
- "The Messenger," Michael Coffey, 2012.
- "Wild Listening and the Politics of Scripture," Timothy Wotring, Political Theology, 2012.
- "Breaking Dawn," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
- "What's the Point?," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
- "Virtual Advent Retreat," a meditation on the readings for Advent 2C, Mompriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- "Who Bears the Weight of Empire?" Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Afghanistan and Advent, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections: Thoughts on Religion, Culture, and Politics, 2009.
- Preparing the end of Access Control, Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2009.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
- Advent Reflections, Rev. Kirsten Klepfer, National Religious Campaign Against Torture, 2009.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- 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):
- "Born in the Desert," by Sue Eaves. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "It Only Takes One," by Luke Powery. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "Getting to the Other Side," Bradley Schmeling, Day 1, 2015.
- "Where Your Feet Take You, That Is Who You Are," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- "Live Prepared," the Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff, III, Day 1, 2012.
- Ministry Matters.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
- "Uncluttering," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2009.
- "Fire and Soap," the Rev. Scott Black, Day 1, 2006.
- "Fiery Preaching," The Reverend Peter Samuelson (Lutheran), Day 1, 2003.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Sound of a Promise Kept," UCC Weekly Seeds, 2018
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
- A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
- A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- The Text This Week's Advent Resources Page includes links to images illustrating Advent and Christmas themes.
- Advent Candle Liturgies
- 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, 2018.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. (Terms of Use)
- Liturgy for Advent2C, Stephen Fearing, 2018.
- Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2018.
- "A Matter of Distribution," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
- Mustard Seeds, "Preparing a Road in the Wilderness," Advent 2C, 2018.. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 2C, 2018, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
- Ministry Matters, 2015.
- "New Clothes, Loose Tongues" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- Advent Worship Resources, Rev. Bosco Peters, 2009.
- Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2009.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 2, 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.
- Lector's Notes, Advent 2C, 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.
- Advent collects, Southern Hemisphere, Advent Penitence, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, (BCP TEC) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2018.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2018.
- The Timeless Psalms: Luke 1:68-79, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems, prayers, hymns and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayer for Advent 2C, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
- Reflections on collect prayers, Advent 2, Bosco Peters, Liturgy: Worship that Works - Spirituality that Connects.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Liturgy Link, 2018.
- re: Worship, 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
- Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2018.
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 2C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Advent 2C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 3:1-6, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
- Mustard Seeds, "Preparing a Road in the Wilderness," Advent 2C, 2018.. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Advent Badges for websites, Rev. Bosco Peters.
- Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- "A New Power in Town," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "Prepare," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Wooden Puzzle, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "John Spoke As a Prophet" a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, lifts up John the Baptist's call to repent. Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY 11. 11. 11. 11 with Refrain.
- "Behold," Said God, "I'm Sending One," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired by Malachi’s promise that God would send a messenger, who would lead God’s people to change their lives. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: WINCHESTER OLD 8.6.8.6 (“While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks”).
- “When Old Zechariah Saw What God Had Done,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired Zechariah’s story and song. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: MUELLER 11.11.11.11 (“Away in a Manger”).
- “Down by the Jordan,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ baptism and baptism today. The hymn is in the United Methodists’ Worship and Song (2011). Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
- “Giving God, We Pause and Wonder,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn about how tithing can change the giver and the world. Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
- A Hymn for Advent by Rev. David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 2C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 2, 2018, 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, Advent 2. 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.")
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Advent 2C.
- Choral Anthem Project, Advent 2C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Lectionary Hymns, Advent 2C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2018.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2018. (Terms of Use)
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems, prayers, hymns and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, 2018, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Advent 2, 2015, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2018, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc. (Terms of Use)
- Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2018.
- Wooden Puzzle, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
- Ministry Matters,.
- "A Matter of Distribution," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
- "New Clothes, Loose Tongues" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2012.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Ministry Matters.
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- 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, 2018.
- 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.