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Proper 16A/Ordinary 21A/Pentecost +12
August 23, 2020
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Exodus 1:8 - 2:10 or Isaiah 51:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 22:15, 19-23
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Exodus 1:8 - 2:10

Psalm 124 or Psalm 138
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 138:1-8
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 124

Romans 12:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 11:33-36

Matthew 16:13-20

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • The 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.
  • Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
  • 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:
  • The rock-like faith of Peter is at the heart of William Wilberforce’s crusade against the slave trade in Amazing Grace, as well as that of a black family in The Long Walk Home who decide to participate in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Peter
    • Baby Moses
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Suffering Servant
    • Sacrificial Death/Sacrifice
    • Moses/Exodus
    • Redemption/Redeemer Figures
• 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).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2017.
  • "Peter 'Fesses Up," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • Evangelectionary for August 24, 2014, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +11). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • "Defiance," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 10, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • 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.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 21A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Rumors, for August 24, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2017.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2017.
• 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).
  • Exodus 1:8 - 2:10 / Isaiah 51:1-6
  • Psalm 124 / Psalm 138
  • Romans 12:1-8
  • Matthew 16:13-20
• 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. Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
  • "Not everyone knows who Jesus is. Do his disciples?" Luke A. Powery, The Christian Century, 2017.
  • "Pausing to Give Thanks," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2017.
  • "September's Deportees," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
  • "The Keys of the Kingdom: Opening Doors and the Gift of God that Heals," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
  • "Stay Tuned! God Is Faithful," Robert Warren, Christ Church Clermont-Ferrand, 2017.
  • A Plain Account Commentary. Podcast.
  • Sacredise, 2017.
  • "Yes and No," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2017.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
  • 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, 2017.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • "Who Do You Say I Am?" David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2014.
  • "A 'Come to Jesus' Moment," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • "Keys to the Kingdom," RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2014.
  • "Many Members, One Body," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
  • "Pharaoh Goees Bonkers, or the Stupidity of a Tyrant," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
  • "Jesus: 'The Irresistible Incomprehensible'," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "On a Dusty Hill In Caesarea Philippi," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • "Messianic Complex?" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "Fierce Blessing," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014. 2001. Use of images.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show Lectionarycast, Mark Sandlin and David Henson, 2014.
  • "Doing What We Can Do," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • "Who?" Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2014.
  • "How to Prevent an Identity Crisis," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • "Foundational Rocks," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • "Rock, Paper, Kingdom," Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home by Now, 2014.
  • "Rocks, Arks, Baskets and Water," 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.
  • "Who Do You Say That I Am," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "The Self Under Attack," Mark Ryan, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "The Politics of Church Survival," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology Today, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2014.
  • "Even the Holiest of Labels," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • PreacherRhetorica, Christopher Burkett, 2014.
  • "The Rock of Forgiveness," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Snatching victory from the jaws of unlikelihood," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • Echoes of Scripture, Brent Anderson, 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • 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, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • 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. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "Faith in the Past, Present, and Future," Rev. Dr. Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
  • "The Butterfly Effect," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, August 21, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "When Jesus Asks..." Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
  • "Peter's Confession and Ours," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • Sermon Notes for August 21, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
  • "Gifted and Called," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Identity Crisis?" Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Transformed," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "Taking a Liberty," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
  • "Jesus sweeps the corridors of power," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 16. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. 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)
  • "The Energy That Is Christ," the Rev. R. Scott Colglazier, Day 1, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Can You Keep a Secret?" Katerina K. Whitley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 16 (A) – 2014 por Rvdo. Enrique Cadena, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "The Way He Carries Me," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Do You Love Jesus?" the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, Day 1, 2011.
  • "How Do We Know What God Is Like?" The Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Gifted to Serve," Faith Element, 2014.
  • "Defiance," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • Bible Study, Proper 16A, 2014, Lea Colvill, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 16 (A), por Lea Colvill, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Gifts of New Music," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Romans 12)
  • "Heavenly Hunger," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Romans 12)
  • 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 contains resources and images.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +11): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 16, Sacredise, 2011.
  • Worship Resources, August 24, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Who Is This Man?/Five Courageous Women," Proper 16, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "How to Prevent an Identity Crisis," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • "Life in Christian Community," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 21, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 21, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 10A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, 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, OT 21, 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, P16/OT21, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Roman Catholic.)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +11, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +11, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24, (Pentecost 5A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • Prayer for Sunday Proper 16A/Ordinary 21A/ Pentecost +10, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Who Do You Say That I Am," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2017. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Worship Ways, prayers and litanies, UCC, 2014.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 124, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary for August 24, 2014, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2017.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • 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 21, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 16:13-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 21 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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Who Is This Man?/Five Courageous Women," Proper 16, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "The Thin Man,", The Painted Prayerbook, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Faith in the Past, Preset, and Future," Rev. Dr. Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos. Also posted at Huffington Post Religion.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Gloves," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • The rock-like faith of Peter is at the heart of William Wilberforce’s crusade against the slave trade in Amazing Grace, as well as that of a black family in The Long Walk Home who decide to participate in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • "Sweaty Spirituality: Fighting Obesity with Paul," Jacob D. Myers, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: 5 things you didn't know about childhood obesity in America.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
  • "Gifted to Serve," Faith Element, 2014.
  • Midwives Call, Exodus 1b, video, David JM Coleman.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Jesus Asked One Day," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's new hymn (2014) on Peter's declaration about Jesus, Jesus foretelling his death and resurrection, the cross and self-denial. Tune: SHOWALTER 10.9.10.9 with Refrain ("Leaning On The Everlasting Arms").
    • “Long Ago, When Pharaoh's Daughter” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2009, celebrates adoption, including Pharaoh’s daughter and Moses.  Tune:  NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).
    • "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be" an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2008, celebrates the names and titles of Jesus. Tune: TRURO 8.8.8.8 ("Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates")
and O WALY WALY ("Though I May Speak").
    • "There Are Many Ways of Sharing" an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2004, 
celebrates the gifts of the Spirit for the Church. NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D ("Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing").
    • "One Word Created," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 16A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side," (Psalm 124), "I Will Sing Praises to My God," (Psalm 138), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 124 set to St Anne (CM 86 86), Psalm 138 set to Lobe den Herren (14 14 11 8), by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
    • "Without God on Our Side" Sung Call to Worship for Psalm 124, for August 21, 2011 from Anna's Hosannas
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 16A, 2014, 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, 2014.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +10, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +10, 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, 2017.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 16. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Worshiping with Children, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. Moses Display. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," August 24, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 1:8-2:10 and Peggy: A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure by Anna Walker, Romans 12:1-8 and Life by Committee by Corey Ann Haydu, Matthew 16:13-20 and The Streak: How Joe DiMaggio Became America's Hero by Barb Rosenstock. 2011.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • David's Moment Of Stupidity -- Children's liturgy and story by Janice Scott based on Matthew 16:13-20 from SermonSuite.
  • "How to Prevent an Identity Crisis," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2014. 2011.
  • "Gloves," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon, Pentecost 10A, 2011.
  • "Waiting for a Peach,", Proper 16A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • "Upon this Rock", Children's Lesson for August 21, from Anna's Hosannas
• 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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