Proper 22A/Ordinary 27A/Pentecost +16
October 2, 2011
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Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
or Isaiah 5:1-7
Roman Catholic reading:
Isaiah 5:1-7
United Methodist & ELCIC
reading:
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19
or Psalm 80:7-15
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 80:9-20
United Methodist &
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 19
Philippians 3:4b-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 4:6-9
Matthew 21:33-46
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 21:33-43
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings 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:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Special Day Resources - World Communion Sunday
- Special Day Resources - St Francis Day / Blessing of Pets
- 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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching This Week commentary by Mark S. Gigilliat, Amy Erickson, Henry Langknecht, Susan Eastman, Sharon H. Ringe, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 27, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +16). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- "God's Loving Wisdom," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +16, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost +16, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Exegesis, John R. Brokhoff from SermonStudio.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 16, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 16, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James K. Mead, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, David E. Fredrickson, Ira Brent Driggers, 2008
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 22, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 27A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 22, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths from Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for October 5, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday, 2 October, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- 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. 2011.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. Worldwide Communion Sunday.
- "Crazy Love (a.k.a. Preaching Matthew against Matthew)," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Ten Commandments - Rules and Regulations?" ON Scripture, Eric Barreto. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "From the Vineyard to the Table," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Creation: 'The Leaf Has a Song In It,'" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
- "It Never Quits," "Big Loser," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for October 2, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Trump Real Estate Venture Goes Bad: A Parable," Scarlet Letter Bible, 2011.
- "Rule Time," Anticipating the Lectionary, Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record.
- "Wine Presses and Watchtowers," Linda Fabian Pepe, Theological Stew, 2011.
- "God Speaks without Words," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Bryan Jackson, 2011.
- Ten Commandments and Ten Fingers: Notes for a Sermon for Children of All Ages A practical resource by Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey Gillette for remembering the Ten Commandments that will be enjoyed by adults and children.
- "Life, Death and Assorted Fruits and Nuts," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Who Are the Wicked Tenants? Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 27, 2011, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- "Wicked Tenants," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure,
- "Tell Me a Story," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- "Posted on My Heart," Larry Patten, 2011.
- "In our hands," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- Think About It/Share Faith, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon with PowerPoint, Father John Dear, ChurchGalleries.com.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2011.
- 10 Minute Worship Blog, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2011.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2011.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2011.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2011.
- The Hardest Question, 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2011.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2011.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2011.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2011.
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2011.
- Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2011.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2011.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2011.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2011.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2011.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2011.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2011.
- "Decalogue Discipleship," Blogging toward Sunday, Brent Laytham, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Called to Remember Who And Whose We Are," Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, Deborah Appler, Greg Carey, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 22. 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.
- The Christian Century:
- "Dinner Reservations," Roger Lovette, The Christian Century, 2005.
- "Missing the Point," Gracia Grindal, The Christian Century, 2002.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Gratitude or Entitlement?" Enuma Okoro, "Remembering Our Identity," 2011.
- "At the Heart of the Parables," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem," 2008.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "How Do We Get to Holy?" Rev. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker, Day 1, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 22A (RCL), the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- "Who's in Charge Here?" the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephen, Day 1, 2008.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 22A (RCL), the Rev. J. Barrington Bates, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "The Gift of Community," the Rev. Ann Svennungsen, Day 1, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "God's Loving Wisdom," UCC, Weekly Seeds.
- Blessing of the Animals,, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- "A Good Christian?" FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "Doing Good Work," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Doing Good Work," Jeffrey Bilbro. (Psalm 80)
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 21, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Play On!" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Philippians 3)
- "Sabbath as Delight in Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Exodus 20)
- "Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19)
- "Challenges of Discipleship: Courage," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 27 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
- 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 +16): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Proper 22, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 22, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Mustard Seeds, "Running the Race," Proper 22, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Sacredise, 2011.
- Worship resources Beverly S. Bailey, SermonStudio
- "Put Your Trust in Jesus and Produce the Fruits of Righteousness," Ordinary 27. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 16A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 27, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 27, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Prayers of the People, P22/OT27, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, OT 27, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Offertory Prayers for October, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- A Prayer for Pentecost 21, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
- Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 22A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP and Roman Catholic)
- Starters for Sunday, 5 October, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Starters for Sunday, 2 October, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Call to Worship, October 2, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Wicked Tenants," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure,
- Prayers of the People, Proper 22A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, (sequential and thematic tracks), Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2011.
- 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 27, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 27, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 21:33-43, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 27 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.
- "Violence in the Vineyard," The Painted Prayerbook, Word & Image & Faith. Jan Richardson, 2008.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- Mustard Seeds, "Running the Race," Proper 22, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Tell Me a Story," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "From the Vineyard to the Table," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "A Good Christian?" FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "Ten Commandments - Rules and Regulations?" ON Scripture, Eric Barreto. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "Sour Grapes? Or the Fruit that Endures," reflection by Barbara Berstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “Gifts of Love Our Lord Has Given,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 1998. This hymn is a paraphrase of the Ten Commandments. Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
- "Garden Song," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Heaven Declares" (Psalm 19), "Hear Us Lord," (Psalm 80), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 19 set to Aurelia (76 76 D), Psalm 80:7-15 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 22A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +16, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- 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.")
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Billabong, 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Sing for Joy, Pentecost 21A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 2 October, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 16A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 22. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2011. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 22 (World Communion Sunday), Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," October 2, 2011 (World Communion Sunday), Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and If Everybody Did by Jo Ann Stover, Phlippians 3:4b-14 and The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper, Matthew 21:33-46 and Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Ten Commandments and Ten Fingers: Notes for a Sermon for Children of All Ages A practical resource by Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey Gillette for remembering the Ten Commandments that will be enjoyed by adults and children.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Philippians Children Sermons Series #3, 2011.
- Special Days, Mark A. Hultquist from SermonStudio
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), October 2, 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- "For Your Own Good," Sarah Buteux, Let the Children Come, 2011.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Fall, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 27A, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 27, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Come In, Come In and Sit Down," "Rules for Cats and for People," "One Family," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Children's Sermons Following the Lectionary, Roland McGregor.
- 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.
