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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - 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:
  - Elijah
- 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):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Samuel Giere, Craig A. Satterlee, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Elisabeth Johnson, Marilyn Salmon.
- We Ain't Gon' Let Nobody Turn Us Around , John Jewell, Lectionary Tales, 2013.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +6, 2013). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 13C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- "'Nowhere to Lay His Head,' Affordable Housing for All," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 8, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2010.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2010.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
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:
- 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, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- "Something WILL Grow There," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
- The Hardest Question, 2013.
- Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
- 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. 2013
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- How Not to be a Disciple; A Summer Sermon Series. Ideas from Alyce McKenzie about a summer series on the Luke texts, Patheos, 2010.
- A Double Share of the Spirit: Reflections on the Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Faith Forward, Patheos, 2010.
- Flag vs Font: Pledging Our Allegiance, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- "More Than Elijah," Andrew Prior, A Church (re)Wired, 2010.
- Pentecost 5, Laura and Matt Norvell, Grounded & Rooted in Love, 2010.
- "Freedom and Obedience," Jake Wilson, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- Live, Love, Learn, Leave a Legacy, Heidi Jakoby, by the way, 2010.
- Thoughts and Exegesis, Proper 8C, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- A Spurious Verse with an Authentic Voice: My Favorite Text that Shouldn't be in the Bible, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
- "Boldly Following Where Others Have Gone Before," Judith Hoch Wray, Joseph Tolton, Rich McCarty, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "I Cry Aloud to God," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Keep Your Hand to the Plow -- No Matter How Crooked the Furrow, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 13, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +4, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 8C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- The Christian Century,
  - "Alternative Freedom," Rodney S. Sadler, Jr., 2007.
  - "Still Small Voice," Peter S. Hawkins, 2001.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Discipleship Is No Picnic," Walter Brueggemann, "A Cast of Emancipated Characters," 2010.
  - "Refining Fire," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Called to Be Prophets," 2007.
  - "Fruits of the Spirit," Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 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):
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
- "The Predicament of Freedom," the Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Revisioning Health," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 16)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- 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):
- Worship Planning Helps: Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "Freedom, Discipleship, Memory," Proper 8 / Ordinary 13 / Pentecost 5, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Liturgies Online, 5 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "'Nowhere to Lay His Head,' Affordable Housing for All," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Proper 8, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 13, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - P8/OT13. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 13, 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", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- Great Prayer - Luke 9 Elijah and Jesus, A Church (re)Wired, 2010.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2013.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
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 13. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 13C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 9:51-62, Luke 9:51-62 #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.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Mustard Seeds, "Freedom, Discipleship, Memory," Proper 8 / Ordinary 13 / Pentecost 5, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- A Samaritan Village Refuses to Receive Jesus, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "On the Path Again," reflection by Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - For Freedom, Christ Has Set Us Free!, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette,  ELLACOMBE 76.76 D (?I Sing the Mighty Power of God?)
  - "I Cry Aloud," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 8C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "You Lord Are There," (Psalm 77), "Keep Me Safe, O God, I Pray," (Psalm 16), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 set to Hendon (77 77 7), Psalm 16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 8C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - The Billabong, Sunday 13, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - 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 8.
  - 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.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 13C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 13, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 13, 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, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- "When the Going Gets Rough," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- 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)
- 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 8/Ordinary 13. 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.