Trinity A
June 19, 2011
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Rev. Kurt Hansen,
New Hope Lutheran Church, ELCA,
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:
Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a
Roman
Catholic reading: Exodus 34:4-6,
8-9
Matthew 28:16-20
Roman
Catholic reading: John 3:16-18
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.
- 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 - Trinity:
- Trinity, Wikipedia.
- Bring Many Name: Progressive Christianty on Trinity Sunday, Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
- "Trinity Sunday," Daniel T. Benedict, Jr., United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- "Balancing Out the Trinity: The Genders of the Godhead," John Dart, The Christian Century, 1983.
- "The Holy Spirit in the Trinity," Robert Longman, Jr., 2005. spirithome.com.
- The Trinity: A Muslim Perspective. Text from Oxford Research Fellow Abdal Hakim Murad's lecture to Christians at Oxford.
- Trinity Sunday and The Blessed Trinity (with information about the development of the doctrine of the Trinity) from The Catholic Encyclopedia (1913).
- "Trinity and Women's Experience," Barbara Brown Zikmund, at Religion OnLine.
- "Praising the Triune God: Beyond Gender?" by Ruth C. Duck. Review of Speaking the Christian God: The Holy Trinity and the Challenge of Feminism, ed Alvin F. Kimel. At Religion OnLine.
- "So Explain It to Me," Mary W. Anderson. Commentary from The Christian Century, May, 1999. At Religion Online.
- "The Mystery of the Trinity," by David Bruce at Hollywood Jesus. Insights from symbolic representations of Christian trinity in Hollywood movies.
- "Three is Not Enough: Jewish Reflections on Trinitarian Thinking," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
- "Gender and the Trinity," Rebecca Oxford-Carpenter, Theology Today, 1984.
- "Trinitarian Thoughts While Descending into the Grand Canyon," W. Paul Jones, Saint Paul School of Theology. Theology Today, 1992.
- "The Trinity: A Model for Belonging in Contemporary Society," Thomas J. Scirghi, The Ecumenical Review, 2002.
- "The Wild Bird Who Heals: Recovering the Spirit in Nature," Mark I. Wallace, Swarthmore College. Theology Today, 1993.
- "The Tripersonal God: Understanding and Interpreting the Trinity," book review. Book by Gerald O'Collins, S.J. Review by Lawrence S. Cunningham, in Commonweal, 2002.
- "Popular Representations of the Trinity in England, 990-1300," Ursula Rowlatt, Folklore, 2001.
- Special Day Resources - Father's Day:
- A Litany for Father's Day, Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Honor Thy...?" Sans Fig Leaf, 2011.
- 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).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Trinity, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Fred Gaiser, Walter F. Taylor, Jr., Craig R. Koester. WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- This Is Good, Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- 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 Terence E. Fretheim, Matt Skinner, Richard Beaton.
- Exegesis for Trinity Sunday, E. Carver McGriff, SermonStudio.
- Sermon briefs and worship helps for Trinity Sunday, Derl G. Keefer and Neil Strait, SermonStudio.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Trinity, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Trinity Sunday, 2011, Paul S. Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Preaching Helps (Trinity A). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Trinity A, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Exegesis, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2011. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Trinity, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Trinity Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Trinity, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Text Studies, Trinity, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Trinity A, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Sermon Nuggets, Trinity A, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, Pentecost, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Trinity, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday, 19 June, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- 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. 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, Creating the Thre-in-One Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "I'm a mess, too,", Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Original Goodness - A Prayer from Outer Space," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
- Lectionary Blogging, Trinity, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing of the Ordinary," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "Reclaiming the Great Commission," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Could We Tweak the Trinity?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "Who Are We and Who Is God?" John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Doing What You're Told," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
- "Is this a spare Sunday?" Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- "God In a Word," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Reading Difficult Texts with the God of Love and Peace" Bentley de Bardelaben, Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Ken Stone, Holly Toensing, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
- "Life Together," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "Family Ties," Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Trinity A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "Communion of Subjects," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- "Reading Difficult Texts with the God of Love and Peace," Bentley de Bardelaben, Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Ken Stone, Holly Toensing, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2011. (LGBT)
- "The Seventh Day," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon, Bruce Ball, with PowerPoint, ChurchGalleries.com.
- "It Was Good," Larry Patten, 2011.
- "And God Said," Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2011.
- "Beginningness," Timothy Wayne Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
- Lectionary Ruminations, Trinity Sunday, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Trinity, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- 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.
- "When I Was a Boy," Blogging toward Sunday, Nanette Sawyer, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "A Lot Lower than God," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Trinity A. 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, 2008.
- "Hospitality Unlimited," Richard Bower, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Over the Bent World Broods," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- The Christian Century:
- "Sharing in the Holy Spirit," David L. Beck, 1999.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Intentional Community," Enuma Okoro, "Holy Spirit Mapping" 2011.
- "God's Body," Laurel A. Dykstra, "The Creator of Life," 2008.
- 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)
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Sermons that Work, Trinity Sunday, the Rev. Rob Gieselmann, ECUSA, 2011.
- "Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah...Love," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1, 2008.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Sermon for Trinity Sunday, Bishop Steven Charleston, Day 1, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- This Is Good, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Trinity, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- Faith Lens, ELCA is on hiatus until Sept 5.
- "The Call of Christ," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- "Valuing the Goodness of the Earth," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Valuing the Goodness of the Earth," Jame Schaefer. (Genesis 1, 2)
- "Stewardship of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001.
- "First Things First," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- "Lutheran Church Plans a 'Mass-Baptism,'" Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
- "Tips for Discipleship: Go, Baptize, and Teach," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Trinity, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Holy Trinity - 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 (Trinity): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, Trinity, 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, Trinity, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Holy Trinity, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Three in One," Trinity, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Trinity A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Sermon briefs and worship helps for Trinity Sunday, Derl G. Keefer and Neil Strait, SermonStudio.
- "The Great Commission in Response to the Trinity," Worship resources for Trinity Sunday based on Matthew 28:16-20, Wayne H. Keller, SermonStudio.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), 2011. (Will become commercial, but resources are free for now.)
- Worship Resources, Trinity Sunday and Father's Day, Rev. Mindi, 2011.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Trinity, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- "One God & One Lord," Trinity Sunday. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Trinity A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011
- Liturgy for Holy Trinity (with Blessing of Travelers), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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, Trinity Sunday, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Trinity, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box, Trinity, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Prayers for Trinity, Sacredise.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 8, (Trinity A), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Trinity, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Trinity, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 19 June, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Trinity, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- A Litany for Father's Day, Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- Confession RCL, Trinity, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- Prayers of the People, Trinity A, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- "Created by Community," UCC's Worship Ways, 2011.
- "Communion of Subjects," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- Prayer for Trinity Sunday, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- 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 & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Trinity, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Trinity A, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Trinity 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.
- Image Backgrounds for Trinity, Sacredise.
- Mustard Seeds, "Three in One," Trinity, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. Public domain scan of "Trinity" (Rublev).
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing of the Ordinary," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
- Mexican Hat Trinity, inclusivechrist, 2011. You Tube.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "The Mystery of the Trinity," reflection by James Harvey, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, pdf.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Your Fingerprint," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- “I Believe (The Apostles' Creed),” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D (“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”) This hymn celebrates The Apostles' Creed, including the Trinity.
- “At The Dawn of Your Creation” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2008, based on Creation story in Genesis 1, Palm 8 and the call to care for creation. Tune: HYMN TO JOY 8.7.8.7 D (“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”).
- “Go Walk with God,” original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2004, based Trinitarian blessing in 2 Corinthians 13. Tune: O WALY WALY 8.8.8.8 (“Though I May Speak”) and TALLIS' CANON 8.8.8.8 (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”)
- “Remember Me,” original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2001, inspired by the God’s presence in the Exodus, the Eucharist and as we share God’s love everywhere. Tune: O WALY WALY 8.8.8.8 (“Though I May Speak”)
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Trinity A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- Psalm 8 set to Ar Hyd Y Nos (84 84 88 84) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- "Lord, O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name," (Psalm 8), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Trinity A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Trinity, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Trinity, 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.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Sing for Joy, Trinity A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Starters for Sunday, 19 June, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Gathering, Trinity, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Trinity, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Trinity, 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)
- 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, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Trinity. 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, Trinity A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," June 19, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Big Momma Makes the World by Phyllis Root, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 and Betty Lou Blue by Nancy Crocker, Matthew 28:16-20 and When We Were Saints by Han Nolan.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "King of the World" Children's Lesson for Trinity Sunday A (June 19, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas
- "Joining The Team," Wesley T. Runk, SermonStudio.
- Gathering, Trinity, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Trinity, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- "Three Persons, One God," "In the Beginning," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- "Delivering the Invitation," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Proclaiming Faith, Trinity, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Drama (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Dramatic Reading, John 1/Genesis 1, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's randon thoughts.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
