Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated (NRSV) Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 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.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
- 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.
- PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Annunciation
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Call
  - Mary, Mother of Jesus
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 Elna K. Solvang, W. Dennis Tucker, Jr., Dirk G. Lange, Karoline Lewis, J. Manny Santiago, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 4B, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "God With Us," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Preaching Helps (Advent 4B). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 4B, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- The Lectionary Lab, Advent 4B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Sermon Nuggets, Advent 4B, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, Advent 4B, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), December 18, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 18 December, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Lexegete, Dave Buehler, Yr. Obdt. Svt., 2011.
- Advent 4B, The African American Lectionary, 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, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Samuel Giere, L. Ann Jervis, Paul S. Berge, Rolf Jacobson.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Advent 4B, 2008, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 4, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Advent 4B, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for December 21, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Preaching Helps, First Sunday of Advent through Transfiguration of Our Lord, Year B, Robert H. Smith, John Rollefson, Richard Rollefson, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2002.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- 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, "...let it be with me according to your word," RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- "Nothing Is Too Wonderful to Be True," guest essay by Ron Hansen (Exiles, A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion) The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011.
- Magnificat for a Broken World, Carolyn Sharp, Odyssey Networks ON Scripture, 2011.
- "And It Was Sufficient," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- "Gutsy Faith, Greater than the Angels," Rick Morley, 2011.
- "Favored Ones," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Myth of the Extraordinary," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Just say, 'Yes. Let it be...'" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- Advent 4: An Awful and Wondrous Yes, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
- "Life beyond the Usual," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Pastoral devotions for Advent 4 Stephen P. McCutchan SermonStudio.
- Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2011.
- "Confused and Disturbed," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "Impossible Reality," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- "Hail Mary, Full of Grace," "Let It Be," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2011.
- "The God-Bearer: Advent Reflections on Mary," Jenny Warner, Patheos, 2011.
- "A Mother's Wisdom," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "Strange Relations," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Waiting Together," David Henson, Patheos, 2011.
- "Mary's Miracle" Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2011.
- "Who Really Counts?" Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith & Spirituality, 2011.
- "The Politics of 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 and Luke 1:26-38," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2011.
- "Meeting God on the Road," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "Dwelling Places," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Find in Us a Mansion," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for December 18, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "Lingers in the Shadows," Larry Patten, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, (Advent 4B), Rosalind Brown, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Advent 4B, 2011, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- 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.
- "Who Wants to Be Mary?" Blogging toward Sunday, Christian Coon, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "A Startling Announcement to a Girl from Nazareth," guest essay by novelist Ron Hansen, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- "According to God's Promise," Helene Tallon Russell, Holly Hearon, Marti Steussy, Charles W. Allen, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Advent 4B. 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.
- "Birthing Peace in a World of Violence," Liz Zivanov, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Garrison Keillor and the Second Coming," Craig A. Satterlee, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2005.
- Articles from The Christian Century:
  - "Open Paths," Kathleen Norris, 2005.
  - "Mary Says Yes," John Stendahl, 2002.
  - "God's Entrance," Fleming Rutledge, 1999.
  - "Representatives and Partners," Delores S. Williams, 1990.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
  - "Where Is God's Waiting Place?" Enuma Okoro, "Bearing the 'Wait' of the World," 2011.
  - "A Summons and Sending," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christmas Presence," 2008.
  - "Lifting the Lowly," Robert Roth, "The Beauty of Justice," 2005.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. 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):
- "Call and Response," the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter, Day 1, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Advent 4B (RCL), the Rev. Canon Frank Logue, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Advent 4B (RCL), the Rev. Amy E. Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "It's Not about Mary," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2008.
- "People of the Promise," Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2005.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Is Anything Too Wonderful for God?" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2011.
- "Messed Up Message?" Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- God in a Box, Faith Element, 2011.
- Lectionary Notes, Advent 4B, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "What Should We Say about Mary?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "What Should We Say about Mary?" Carole L. Baker. (Luke 1:26-45)
- "An Attitude of Discipleship: Trusting,"John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
- Bible Study - Advent 4B - 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 Advent Resources Page.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Advent 4B): 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)
- The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
- Advent 4B, The African American Lectionary, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "Love/Saying Yes to God," Advent 4, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, December 18, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 4B, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 4, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Advent Liturgy / Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Ideas for Sundays in Advent, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
- Advent and Christmas Resources, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- Worship Resources, Advent 4B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgies Online, Advent 4, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 4 by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Starters for Sunday, 18 December, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, B - Advent 4, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Advent 4, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Advent 4B, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Advent 4B, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26, (Advent 4B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Call to Worship, December 18, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 4, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Find in Us a Mansion," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Advent 4B, Rick Morley, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Advent 4B, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayer for Advent 4B, Rev Gal Blog Pals, 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, Advent 4, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 1:26-38, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Advent 4B 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.
- Clip Art, Advent B4, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Advent 4B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Mustard Seeds, "Love/Saying Yes to God," Advent 4, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Illustration Images, Leah Chang, suntreeriver design, 2011.
- Advent 4: An Awful and Wondrous Yes, Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2011. Use of images.
- "Impossible Reality," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- "The House Beloved," 2 Samuel 7, YouTube video, David Coleman, 2011.
- God in a Box, Faith Element, 2011.
- 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):
- "The Lord Has Greatly Blessed You," reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf)
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - “Mary Gladly Told Her Cousin,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Mary rejoicing in the promise of Jesus before his birth, the Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56). This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: IRBY 8.7.8.7.7.7 (“Once in Royal David's City”).
  - “Mary Heard the Angel's Message,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette celebrates many biblical stories about Mary, from before Jesus' birth, fleeing from Herod, his teaching about his family, her presence at his death and with the disciples after his resurrection. This hymn is in the Episcopalians’ Voices Found. Tune: BEECHER 8.7.8.7 D “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”) and HYFRYDOL (“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”).
  - “There's Not a Thing That God Can't Do,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrates God’s call and miraculous blessing of Mary and of people today. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: WINCHESTER OLD 8.6.8.6 (“While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks”).
  - “I Believe (The Apostles' Creed),” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrates the Apostles' Creed and includes this verse: "Jesus, by God's Holy Spirit, was so wondrously conceived, Born unto the Virgin Mary, who your promises believed." Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D (“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”).
  - "Indescribable Gift," "Steadfast Love,"Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - "The Lord's Messiah Comes,", a hymn for Advent by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 4B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 4B, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Advent 4B, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Advent 4B, 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.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Lectionary Hymns, Advent 4B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Advent 4B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 4B, 2008, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Sing for Joy, Advent 4B, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday, 18 December, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Gathering, 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, Advent 4, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  - Together to Celebrate, December 18, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," December 18, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 and The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel, Romans 16:25-27 and Cricket at the Manger by Edith Hope Fine, Luke 1:36-38 and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (picture book adaptation) by Barbara Robinson.
- Worshiping with Children, Advent 4B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Angels," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2011.
- Impossible, Leah Thompson, CSSPlus
- Faith Formation Journeys, childrens sermon, 2011.
- "Advent and Christmas Eve, 2011," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2011. (Terms of Use)
- "God's Visit," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Advent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2008.
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, 2011. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- The Birth Of Jesus Announced -- 3-part Reading of Luke 1:26-38 arranged by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonStudio
- "Stirrings," based on Luke 1:39-45 (46-55), Jim Hatherly.
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

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