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Christmas Eve/Day
December 24/25

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:     

Isaiah 9:2-7 / Isaiah 62:6-12 / Isaiah 52:7-10
Roman Catholic reading for Midnight Mass: Isaiah 9:1-6 (see also study page for Isaiah 9:1-4)
Roman Catholic reading for Mass at Dawn: Isaiah 62: 11-12
Roman Catholic reading for Mass during the day: Isaiah 52:7-10
United Methodist reading for Christmas Eve: Isaiah 9:2-7
United Methodist reading for Christmas Day: Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalm 96 / Psalm 97 / Psalm 98
Roman Catholic reading for Midnight Mass: Psalm 96:1-13
Roman Catholic reading for Mass at Dawn: Psalm 97:1-12
Roman Catholic reading for Mass during the day: Psalm 98:1-6
United Methodist reading for Christmas Eve: Psalm 96
United Methodist reading for Christmas Day: Psalm 98

Titus 2:11-14 / Titus 3:4-7 / Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)
Roman Catholic reading for Midnight Mass: Titus 2:11-14
Roman Catholic reading for Mass at Dawn: Titus 3:4-7
Roman Catholic reading for Mass during the day: Hebrews 1:1-6
United Methodist reading for Christmas Eve: Titus 2:11-14
United Methodist reading for Christmas Day: Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)

Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) / Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20 / John 1:1-14
Roman Catholic reading for Midnight Mass: Luke 2:1-14
Roman Catholic reading for Mass at Dawn: Luke 2: 15-20
Roman Catholic reading for Mass during the day: John 1:1-18 or John 1:1-5, 9-14

United Methodist reading for Christmas Eve: Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
United Methodist reading for Christmas Day: John 1:1-14

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library:
bullet Proper I
bullet Proper II
bullet Proper III
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Christmas 1 BCP, Christmas 2 BCP, Christmas 3 BCP / Christmas 1 RCL, Christmas 2 RCL, Christmas 3 RCL.
bulletThe 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.
bullet United Methodist lectionary readings, 2007.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletMadonna and Child/Holy Family
bulletNativity
bulletShepherds
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletIncarnation
bulletSpecial Day Resources, Christmas
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal:
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Christmas Set I
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Christmas Set II
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Christmas Set III
bullet Preaching This Week Commentaries on Christmas Eve  and Christmas Day lectionary readings by Mark Throntveit, Michael Joseph Brown, and David Tiede at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, The Nativity of the Lord, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christmas, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching the Good News of Christmas, by a collection of process pastors and theologians, Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Christmas Eve, 2008, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Preaching Helps: Christmas Eve / Christmas Day, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Jesus Now, Christmas Day, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Christmas Day, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin:
bulletThe Nativity of Our Lord, December 24, 2007, December 25, 2007, Joy L. McDonald Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission.
bullet "Justice for the Downtrodden," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Christmas B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Lectionary Study, December 24, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Christmas Eve / Christmas Day, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet SAMUEL, Christmas Eve, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bulletLists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Isaiah 9:2-7 / Isaiah 62:6-12 / Isaiah 52:7-10
bullet Psalm 96 / Psalm 97 / Psalm 98
bullet Titus 2:11-14 / Titus 3:4-7 / Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)
bullet Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) / Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20 / John 1:1-14
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
bullet "Blogging toward...Christmas?" Blogging toward Sunday, Tom Steagald, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Christmas Eve Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "Where the Foreign Meets the Familiar," "Door 24: The Secret Room," (Luke 2:1-20); "Door 25: The Book of Beginnings," (John 1:1-14); Jan Richardson, The Advent Door: Entering a Contemplative Christmas, 2008.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Christmas Day A, B, C, 2008. Sarah Dylan Breuer.
bullet "Bizarro-World," Dan Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
bullet Christmas Eve / Christmas Day Year B, Lawrence Moore, disclosing new worlds, 2008.
bullet "How Silently, How Silently, The Wondrous Gift Is Given," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "Welcome to a Room-for-All Christmas," Donna M. Prince, Julia Mayo-Quinlan, Judith Hoch Wray, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Christmas Day, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2008.
bullet "The Christmas Mirror," Joshua Eli Plaut, Reform Judaism, 2004.
bullet "Living in the Shadow of the Manger," Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F., (other resources at) "Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet "A Christmas Story You've Never Heard: The Angels," Gordon Atkinson, Real Live Preacher. Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet The Christian Century archives:
bullet "Zealous Hopes," Kathleen Norris, 2005.
bullet "Let the Imbongis Sing!" Peter Storey, 2000.
bullet "For Grown-ups," Fleming Rutledge. 1999.
bullet "Go out in Joy," Rosalind Brown. 1998.
bullet Finding the Grace in Christmas, Louie Crew, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness.
bullet "Home for Christmas," Pilgrim Preaching, Keeping company with biblical texts and the people who hear and preach them, a weblog for preaching, by Mary Hinkle, Luther Seminary.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Selected Sermon, Christmas Day (RCL), Katerina K. Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet Selected Sermon, Christmas Day (RCL), by the Rev. J. Barrington Bates, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
bullet Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "Luminarias," the Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston, Day 1, 2006.
bullet "Sermon for Christmas Day," Bishop Steven Charleston, Day 1, 2005.
bullet "Birth of the Light," Christmas Sermon by Nathan Mattox, 2005.
bullet Christmas Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Marquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bullet "A Feast Juxtaposed," Katherine E. Willis Pershey, any day a beautiful change.
bullet "The Christmas Message," Dr. Edwina Hunter, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1997.
bullet "Fear Not," the Rev. Barbara Crafton, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club.
bullet "Have a Defiant Christmas," John Shea, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Christmas Eve / Christmas Day, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Beyond Candy Cane Lane," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Christmas, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Bible Study - Midnight, December 25, Dawn, December 25, During the Day, December 25  - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Christmas Resources Page.
bulletRichard and Charlene Fairchild's comprehensive "A Holy Christmas".
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Christmas Eve / Christmas Day, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "A Multicultural, Multigenerational Christmas Eve Service," UCC Worship Ways, 2008.
bullet Gathering, Christmas Eve/Day, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Worship Resources, Christmas Eve, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Christmas Proper I, Christmas Proper II, Christmas Proper III, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Mustard Seeds, Blue Christmas B, Christmas Eve B, Christmas Day B, 2008. Blue Christmas A, Christmas Eve A, Christmas Day A, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Christmas Eve B, Christmas Day B, Lectionary Liturgies, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet "Today Is The Day of Jesus' Birth," A Celebration of Music, Lights, and Gifts for Christmas Day, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2005.
bullet Alternative Lessons and Carols, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
bullet Liturgies Online, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet A Ceremony of Lessons and Carols, Process & Faith.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 2008. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR. (Assorted services, including candlelight and choral services.)
bullet Christmas Liturgy, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Adapting Christmas to the Southern Hemisphere.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia:
bulletYear A
bullet Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols
bullet Christmas Day family service
bulletYear B
bullet Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols
bullet Christmas Day
bulletYear C
bullet Christmas Eve early evening carols with children
bullet Christmas Eucharist lessons and carols for late evening
bullet Christmas Day
bullet Liturgies for Christmas (Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, The Christ Mass on Christmas Eve, The Christ Mass on Christmas Day, ideas for Christmas Liturgies), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bulletLaughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Nativity, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bulletResources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary: Midnight Eucharist, Christmas Day, Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers of the People - Christmas Day I, Christmas Day II, Christmas Day III. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Christmas Set I, Christmas Set II, Christmas Set III. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
bulletThe Billabong, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Lector's Notes: Christmas Vigil, Midnight Mass, Mass at Dawn, Mass During the Day, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Christmas Eve, 2007, the Rev. Joseph W. Daniels, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Christmas Day, 2007, the Rev. Kwasi I. Kena, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "A Prayer or meditation for use on Christmas Eve," "A Prayer for Use on Christmas Morning or the First Sunday after Christmas," Elli Elliott.
bullet Collect NZPB p. 555 and Collect NZPB p. 556, "Liturgy: Prayer Reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Christmas Collects and Benediction, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2006.
bullet Offertory Prayers for December, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet A Prayer for Christmas Eve (Isaiah 9), A Prayer for Christmas Eve (Luke 2), Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet Worship Resources, Christmas, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Nativity of the Lord, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Christmas Prayers, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bulletGraphics and Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, Christmas, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bullet Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 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.
bulletImages for this week's readings, Year B, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
bulletMustard Seeds, Blue Christmas B, Christmas Eve B, Christmas Day B, 2008. Blue Christmas A, Christmas Eve A, Christmas Day A, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletCHURCH PowerPoint, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet "Two Nativity Scenes," Robert Hodgson, eBulletins reflections, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Christmas B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet"Where the Foreign Meets the Familiar," "Door 24: The Secret Room," (Luke 2:1-20); "Door 25: The Book of Beginnings," (John 1:1-14); Jan Richardson, The Advent Door: Entering a Contemplative Christmas, 2008.
bullet Bulletin Cover Art for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Will Humes, Word & Table.
bullet Great Expectations (Christmas Eve), Tidings of Comfort And Joy (Christmas Day), reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2008.
bulletCommercial Sites:
bullet "The Word Became Flesh," video, The Work of the People.
bullet "Light of the World," John 1:1-14, graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "Dear Was the Babe," Choral Anthem for Christmas, Sandy Rogers. United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "Still, Still, Still," Austrian Christmas Carol, arr Dean Mc Intyre, 2008. United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "A Carol for Christmas," Andrew Pratt, 2007, Music: PASSION CHORALE. United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "Hurry Little Children: A Spiritual Christmas Carol," SATB Choral Anthem, Linda Dickson and George Mann, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "The Carpenter's Carol," SATB Choral Anthem, Linda Dickson and George Mann, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "The Stardust Carol," SSAA (SSA) Choral Anthem, Linda Dickson and George Mann, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "O Come, All Ye Faithful," handbell arrangement by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "The First Noel," Christmas Choral Arrangement (choir, congregation, optional child's solo), Sandy Rogers, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet"Goat Herds," "The Light," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. Specially written for use in the Southern Hemisphere.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Christmas Eve/Day, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bulletHymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Vigil of Christmas, Solemnity of Christmas, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Choral Anthem Project, Vigil of the Nativity, Midnight Mass, Solemnity of the Nativity - Dawn, Solemnity of the Nativity - Day, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bulletThe Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet A Few Christmas Suggestions, 2008, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Christmas Spiral Puzzle, Christmas Word Jumble, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com.
bullet The Christmas Story Crossword Puzzle, downloadable and interactive online, based on the NRSV Christmas stories from Matthew and Luke. Bruce Gillette, Limestone Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE.
bullet Lectionary Puzzles: Christmas Proper I, Christmas Proper II, Christmas Proper III. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bulletFor Children:
bullet Gathering, Christmas Eve/Day, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Christmas Childrens Sermons, the Rev. Edward Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Christmas, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bullet "Sweet Christmas!" Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bullet "Reflecting the Light," and "Jesus and the Three R's," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Christmas, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Jesus Is the Living Word of God," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bullet "The Neglected Gift," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
bullet "By His Own Mighty Word He Holds the Universe Together," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bulletDrama:
bullet The Story of Christmas, Annal's Version. An Improvisational Pageant. Christmas Shopping for the King, Children's Christmas Play. Lisa Frenz, Mt Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon.
bullet "A Feast With The Shepherds," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
bullet Dramatic Reading, John 1/Genesis 1, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's randon thoughts.
bullet "The Innkeeper's Wife," Nina Wallestad, Dramatic License. Conditions of Use.
bullet "Lamb of God," Nina Wallestad, Dramatic License. Conditions of Use.
bullet"Three Men and a Baby," David S. Lampel, His Company.
bullet "The Writer," John McNeil, dramatix.
bullet "Credo," John McNeil, dramatix.
bullet "Signs and Wonders," An Interactive Christmas Eve based on Luke 2:1-20, Jim Hatherly.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.