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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 1:4-10 or Isaiah 58:9b-14
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 66:18-21
United Methodist reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Psalm 71:1-6 or Psalm 103:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 117:1-2
United Methodist reading: Psalm 71:1-6

Hebrews 12:18-29
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13

Luke 13:10-17
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 13:22-30
 

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.
  • 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 - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Healing
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Healing
    • Sabbath
    • Call (see especially Oh, God!)
    • Hypocrisy
• 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.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2022.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching with the Sciences, homily outlines, outside resources, Catholic Theological Union, 2022.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2022.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly,Living a Holy Adventure, 2016.
  • "Open Table," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2016.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2016.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, Lawerence Moore, 2016.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • "Out of the Shadow / Set Free," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2016.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2016.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2016.
  • " A Bound Woman, Bound to be Loosed from Bondage," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Old Woman Who Danced, John Jewell, Lectionary Tales, 2013.
  • Evangelectionary for August 25, 2013, R. Wayne Calhoun, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Bruce G. Epperly, 2013, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • "God's Providence, Abstract or Concrete?" Bruce G. Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +16, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 16, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Text Studies, Proper 16, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 21C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • 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).
  • Jeremiah 1:4-10 / Isaiah 58:9b-14
  • Psalm 71 / Psalm 103
  • Hebrews 12:18-29
  • Luke 13:10-17
• 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. 2016.
  • "Why We Can't Wait," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2016. Includes study questions and video.
  • "Daughters of Abraham," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Elizabeth Palmer, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • "Learning to Listen," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "Freedom, Undiuted," Dani Scoville, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "Wrestling with Traditions," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • "Wondering: The Healing of the Bent Over Woman," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Standing Up Straight," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "The Politics of Approach," Kevin McCruden, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Unbound on the Sabbath Day," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2016.
  • "Who Is Bound More?" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
  • Exegesis, Roman Catholic Gospel Reading, Betty Jane Lillie, Mount St Mary's Seminary.
  • "The Narrow Path," (Roman Catholic Gospel Reading), John W. Martens, America: The National Catholic Review, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, (Roman Catholic Gospel Reading), Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "In a Mirror," Sermon-Stories.com, 2016.
  • "Women Freed," 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.
  • "People of Destiny," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2016.
  • "The Sabbath Is Calling," Journey to Penuel, 2016.
  • "The Invitation," Larry Patten, 2016.
  • "A Timely Work," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2016. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Prison Lectionary (reflections by persons incarcerated in US prisons), 2016.
  • Homily Week, 2016.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2016.
  • Healing Larger than Life, Thomas Beam, 2016.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2016.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2016.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2016.
  • 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, 2016.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2016.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2016.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2016.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2016.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2016.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2016
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2016.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2016.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2016.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2016.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2016.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2016.
  • "The Power of Love," Paul Lutter, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "The Law of Love," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Human Struggle with the Divine Call," Pentecost 14, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007.
  • "Partial View Seats," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "So You Want to Be A Prophet?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "What Better Day For Freedom?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Bent in Half," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Deep and Wide," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Going to Church?" Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2013.
  • "Abe's Daughter," Rick Fry, 2013.
  • "A Good Reputation," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • "Another Kind of Raising Up," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Mercy," Kate Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
  • #fulcrumsermonthoughts, John Watson, sermon thoughts for everyday discipleship, 2013.
  • "Keep It Holy," David Sellery, 2013.
  • "Unbound on the Sabbath Day," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • "Jesus, the Bent Over Woman, and a Pastor Who Is Still Learning," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Justice," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • "Of Healing and Enabling," Thomas Beam, 2013.
  • "Are We Part of the Oppression?" Bruce Maples, 2013.
  • "Politics of God's Time," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2013.
  • "Ain't No Horse Can't Be Rode," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • "Beware: God at Work," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Tension between action and rest - in the right balance," Robert Saler, Care for Creation Commentaries, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "Sunday, Sunday," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Standing Up Straight," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Inspiration and Vocation: Reflections on Sunday's Scripture Texts," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • "Gather Us In," Tobias Winright, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Consecrated," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Believing Is Seeing," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Compassion as Rest," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 16C, 2007. 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):
  • "Keeping the Sabbath Holy," Ruth Hamilton, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Stooped Over, Straightened Up," by Jim Somerville. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "In Touch with Our Faith," Sil Galvan, Deacon Sil's Homiletic Resources, 2016.
  • "God Has a Dream," the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Day 1, 2013.
  • 14 Pentecostés, Propio 16(C) – 2013 por el Rvdo. Fabio Sotelo, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • "Justice," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "The Living, Active Word," the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2016.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Why We Can't Wait," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2016. Includes study questions and video.
  • "What Shakes Out," Faith Element, 2016. Podcast.
  • "Out of the Shadow/Set Free," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2016.
  • Bible Study, Proper 16C, 2013, Joe Woodfin, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 14 Pentecostés, Propio 16 (C) por Joe Woodfin, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Is Economic Globalization Good News?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Isaiah 58)
  • "What's Retirement For?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 71)
  • 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 Pentecost Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Ruach Words, Fresh Language for Worship, 2016.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2016.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hearing God's Call," Proper 16 / Ordinary 21 / Pentecost 14, 2016. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, 12th After Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost +15, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • "What Better Day For Freedom?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 12, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 21, 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.
  • 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", NZBP, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Common Worship CofE.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Proper 16C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • "Unbound on the Sabbath Day," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2016.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2013.
  • "Healing Reign," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
  • "Unbound on the Sabbath Day," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013. (Track 1 and track 2 - scroll down)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 21, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Prayer for P16C/O21C/P+14, RevGalBlogPals, 2013. 2010.
  • 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, 2016.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2016
  • Engage Worship, 2016.
  • Reflection and history on the Sunday collect, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2016.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013.(Track 1 and track 2 - scroll down)
• 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, Ordinary 21. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 21C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 13:22-30, Luke 13:22-30 #2, 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.
  • Isaiah 58 Clip Art, Scaroboro Missions, CA.
  • Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hearing God's Call," Proper 16 / Ordinary 21 / Pentecost 14, 2016. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "What God Teaches Us," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "Horn Megaphone," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "A Different Kind of Fasting," Faith Element, 2013.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Why We Can't Wait," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2016. Includes study questions and video.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "I Am Known," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 16C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "The Lord Is My Refuge," (Psalm 71), "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," (Psalm 103), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.  See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7); Psalm 103:1-8 set to St. Thomas or Festal Song (SM).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 16C, 2016, 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, 2013.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 13C. 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.")
    • 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 Proper 16.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 21, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 21C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 21, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 16, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2016, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Upside Down," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013..
  • "What Better Day For Freedom?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Feed the Children," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Horn Megaphone," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 21, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters, 2016.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 16/Ordinary 21. 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)
• 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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