Easter Day C

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Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:

Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Early BCP - Primary BCP - Primary RCL.
Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
United Methodist lectionary readings.
Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
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.

Images and Movies:

Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie 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: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
"Resurrection Joy," commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Eric Barreto, Nancy Koester, Sharon H. Ringe, Craig R. Koester.
Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Triduum, 2010: Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
John Shearman's Lectionary, Easter Day, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
Preaching Helps (Easter Sunday, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter, 2010, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
Exegesis, Fr. Tim Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2010. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
Sermon Nuggets, Easter C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
Rumors, for April 4, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
Jesus Now, Easter Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
"The Resurrection of Jesus," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
Text Studies, Easter, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
Parallels at the Empty Tomb, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren, Glen Arm, Maryland.
Starters for Sunday, 4 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.

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.

Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:

Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
"A New Dispensation," Jin S. Kim, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
Sermon Brainwave, April 4, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Resurrection Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
"'They Have Taken Away My Lord and I Do Not Know Where They Have Laid Him,'" Easter Sunday, guest essay by Kathryn Greene-McCreight, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 essay by Dan Clendenin.
Why I Need the Resurrection, Kara Root, Carl Gregg, Monica Coleman, Doug Paggitt, Amy Julia Becker, Shane Mullin, Alyce McKenzie, Bruce Epperly, Jim Ward, Patheos, 2010.
Who's Afraid of an Empty Tomb? David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
Preaching the Easter Texts: Matt Skinner offers a few suggestions on how to work the gospel text for Easter Sunday, video at WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
"Grounded Hope," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
"The Spiritual Practice of Remembering," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
Day of the Resurrected Dead, Lectionary Reflection, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
Resurrection of the Lord, Year C, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2010.
First Look, Lee Koontz, reflectious, 2010.
Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
Easter 2010, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2010.
Daily Reflection, Easter Sunday, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
This Sunday's Readings, Easter Day, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter Vigil/Principal Service of Easter, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
The Christian Century:
- "Unnatural Event," Theodore J. Wardlaw, 2007.
- "No Time to Linger," Suzanne Guthrie, 2005.
- "Savior at Large," Craig Barnes, 2002.
- "Empty Tomb, Empty Talk," Thomas G. Long, 2001.
- "We Have Seen the Lord," Richard Lischer, 1999.
- "Escape from the Tomb," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
- "Mary and the Body Snatchers," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
- "The Birth of Hope," Darrell Jodock, 1995.
"Reflections: He Is Risen," Christianity Today. See also Easter Section at Christianity Today.
Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Easter Imagination," Walter Brueggemann, "The Power of Suffering Love," 2010.
- "From Fear to Courage," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "The Shelter of God," 2007.
- "He Has Risen!" Michaela Bruzzese, "Losing Our Grip," 2004.
- "'I Shall Not Die, But Live!'" Michaela Bruzzese, "Practicing Resurrection," 2001.
Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.

Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):

"Resurrection Biscuits," the Rev. Susan Sparks, Day 1, 2010.
Sample Sermon (Luke 24) by Kate Huey at UCC's SAMUEL.
Sermons that Work, the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, ECUSA, 2010.
Easter Sunday, archived homilies, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, The Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2010.
"Power for Ministry," Rev. Richard Lischer, Duke Divinity School, 2009.
"Easter Morning," and "Ragman," Walter Wangerin and Ken Medema, at 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club. Text, audio, and video files available.
Easter Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
"Is There Any Hope?" the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2007.
Selected Sermon, Easter Day (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
"What Happened?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
Easter (The Feast of the Passover of the Lord), Background and Homily, Fr. Andrew Greeley, 2004.
"A No-Nonsense Message!" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.

Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:

Lectionary Notes, Easter Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
"Victim to Victor," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
"The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Luke 24)
"Entertaining Angels," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Acts 10)
Soul in a Bowl, devotional links/study for small groups, Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
Proclaiming Faith, Easter Sunday, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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.

Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.

Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.

Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):

Worship Planning Helps (Easter Day, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
Worship Resources, Easter, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter Day, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
Worship Resources, Easter Sunday C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
Bilingual Easter Sunrise Service, and "Work of the Untamed God," Where the Wild One Leads, Lent, 2007. Metropolitan Community Churches.

Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR:

Easter Morning: a service of the dawning of new light with Holy Communion.
Easter Day: All Things Are Made New: a service of light with Holy Communion.

Easter Sunrise Resources at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.

Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Liturgies for Easter Day: Festival Eucharist for Easter Day following Easter Vigil, Festival Eucharist for Easter Day with Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.

Liturgies Online, Easter Sunday, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.

Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.

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, Easter Sunday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
Prayers of the People, Year C - Easter Day. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
Outside the Box, Easter, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
"Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
"Too Marvelous for Words," Service Prayers for Easter Sunday, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (pdf)
Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
21st Century Worship Resources for Easter Sunday, Year C, the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD
Testify: A Call to Worship for the Sundays of Easter (for Youth, Young Adults and the Young at Heart), the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD, 2010.
A Prayer for Easter (Luke 24), An Easter Prayer (Matthew 28), Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
Starters for Sunday, 4 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
Easter Sunday Morning Prayer, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.

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.
Clip Art Images: Easter, 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.
CHURCH PowerPoint, Easter Sunrise / Easter, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
Easter Scenes - images to use for Easter texts - powerpoint, bulletin, etc. Photographs by HopeandHealing.org, may be used by congregations and individuals.
Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
"Victim to Victor," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
Multiple Easter films, some free, at The Work of the People this week!
Easter is Coming, film by WorkingPreacher.org.

Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):

SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Easter Day, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
"Radical Resurrection," reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.

Hymns and Music:

Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," by Charles Wesley. Choral setting, Tom Council, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise," Jackson W. Henry, new setting and tune for familiar Easter text. United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Lift the Light," Linda Dickson and George Mann, Eastertide Response for SSATB Choir, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," PowerPoint hymn version for projection, The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. (.ppt file)
- "Before an Open, Empty Tomb," Easter Hymn by R. Richard Garland. Tune: DUKE STREET.
- "Listen Sisters, Listen Brothers!" hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Based on 1 Corinthians 15. Tune: BEACH SPRING.
- "To the Tomb on Easter Day," David Ourisman, original hymn based on the Markan Easter narrative. Available for free download and use. Copyright notice must be kept intact.
- "Be Present Now Dear Risen Lord," a Hymn for Easter Eucharist by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. Tune: Tallis Canon, 88.88.
- "The Angel Rolled the Stone Away," for a capella SATB choir by Sandy Willard Rogers. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- "On Friday, When the Sky Was Dark," the Rev. Andrew Pratt. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- "Go, Mary," Sandy Willard Rogers, Huntersville, NC. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter Day C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
Psalm Settings:
- "Give your Thanks to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, three settings, Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter Day, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Easter Day, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD. (pdf)
- The Billabong, Easter Day, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship, Volume Two: Lent-Easter. Sibelius and .pdf files of traditional hymns, with chord symbols for singers/keyboardists/guitarists. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- 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 Easter.
- Choral Anthem Project, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Lectionary Hymns, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Easter, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Together to Celebrate, Easter Day, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Starters for Sunday, 4 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.

With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):

Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
Ideas and Talks for Easter, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
Proclaiming Faith, Easter Sunday, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.

Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)

Lectionary Puzzles. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.

Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)

"Easter TV," Jim Hatherly. (.doc file)

A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.