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Epiphany 3B
January 22, 2012
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Image: Calling Disciples,
He Qi , from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Psalm 62:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 62:6-14

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Mark 1:14-20

 

 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • 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.
  • 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:
    • Calling the Disciples
    • Jonah
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • alternate reality/illusion-reality dialectic
    • call
    • conversion
    • repentance
• 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, Epiphany 3, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 3, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Moving Forward," Kathryn Matthews Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
  • Preaching Helps (Epiphany 3). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 January 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Exegesis, prayers and illustrations for Epiphany 3, Carlos Wilton, SermonSuite.
  • Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 3, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Epiphany 3B, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 3, 2012, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 3B - Baptism of Jesus, 2012, 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, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Beth Tanner, Arland J. Hultgren, Stephen Hultgren, Wendell Frerichs.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Epiphany 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for January 25, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Epiphany 3B, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • 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.
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 3-B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
• 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).
  • Jonah 3:1-10
  • Psalm 62
  • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
  • Mark 1:14-20
• 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. 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. 2012.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Gone Fishin' Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "The Call of the Disciples and the Decline of the Church," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Worthy of Their Lives," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Five Words." "Time Fulfilled," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Are You an Evangelical?" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012.
  • "Blessing the Nets", Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Catching Fish...and Toddlers," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "Hooking up with Jesus," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "What Time Is It?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2012.
  • "The Far End of the Net," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for January 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Who Are Your Fans?" Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2012.
  • "You only sing when you're winning..." Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "The Call," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Following Jesus as though Our Lives Depend on It," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Things Are Not as They Seem," Miriam's Tambourine, 2012.
  • "What Is the Gospel According to You?" Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Ready or Not," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "Is Anybody Listening?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "From Whom Do I Withhold Forgiveness?" "Psalmic #Poetry - Perspective and #OWS," Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2012.
  • "As Is," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Changing the Form of the World, Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 3, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • This Sunday's Readings, (Epiphany 3), Rosalind Brown, Church Times, (Church of England), 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Epiphany 3, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2012.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
  • Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
  • The Hardest Question, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
  • "The Power and Possibility of Change," Donna M. Prince, Ann Holmes Redding, Judith Hoch Wray, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "It's Time, All Right," Enuma Okoro, "The Freedom to Choose Life," 2012.
    • "Help Wanted," Michaela Bruzzese, "Claiming Our Inheritance," 2009.
    • "Escapes," Robert Roth, "Making a Moment," 2006.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Mutant Ministry," Paul Keim, 2003.
    • "Thy Will Be Done," Mary W. Anderson, 2000.
    • "Love's Double Victory," Susan B.W. Johnson, 1997.
  • "Superficial Choices or Deep Freedom," Gawain DeLeeuw, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "Give Jonah a Break," (Jonah 3 & Mark 1:14-20) Rev. Todd Weir, bloomingcactus.
  • 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):
  • Ministry Matters, Epiphany 3B, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • Sermons That Work, Epiphany 3B, Ben E. Helmer, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • "Prodigious Love," the Rev. James Nutter, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Moving Forward," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "Rescue the Perishing," Faith Lens, ELCA, 2012.
  • "Day by Day," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "An Attitude of Discipleship: Responsive," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Bible Study - 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 Epiphany Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 3): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • The Worship Closet, Epiphany 3B, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God Gives Second Chances/Following," Epiphany 3B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, Epiphany 3B, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, January 22, 2012, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 3B, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany +3, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship".
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 3B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 3B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • God's Call To Change Our Ways, H. Burnham Kirkland, SermonSuite.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 3 - Epiphany 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year B - Epiphany 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Epiphany 3B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
  • Prayer for Epiphany 3B, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 3, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 3, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 22 January 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 62:5-12, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Reluctant Evangelists, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, January 22, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People for All Epiphany, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, 3 Epiphany, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
  • "The Call," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • 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, Ordinary 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 1:14-20, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 3 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, Ordinary B3, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God Gives Second Chances/Following," Epiphany 3B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Worthy of Their Lives," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Day by Day," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • 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):
  • "No Questions Asked," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Jesus, You Once Called Disciples,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ calling of the twelve disciples, along with women and children in biblical stories and calling people to follow today.  Tune:  IN BABILONE 8.7.8.7 D (“There's a Wideness in God's Mercy”).
    • “O Lord, You Called Disciples,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ calling
      of disciples to “come and see” and the church’s calling today: “Through gifts of hope and healing, through loving ministry, May we reach out, inviting the world to "Come and see!" Tune:   LANCASHIRE 7.6.7.6 D (“The Day of Resurrection”).
    • "Refuge," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 3B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 3, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Third Sunday after the Epiphany. 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, Ordinary 3B, 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, Epiphany 3B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Epiphany 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 22 January 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, January 22, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 3, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," January 22, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and Mrs. Biddlebox by Linda Smith, Mark 1:14-20 and Scuffy the Tugboat and His Adventure Down the River by Gertrude Crampton.
  • Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 3B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • The Story of Jonah, A Big Fish, and Making Choices, Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "Thow It Out the Window!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Simon and Andrew, James and John: Fishing for People," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • Ministry Matters, Epiphany 3B, 2012.
  • Freeze! Anna Shirey, SermonSuite
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Epiphany 3B, childrens sermon, 2012.
  • "God is My Rock!" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Freeze!" Anna's Hosannas, 2012.
  • "Follow the Leader," "God Calling," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
• 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 by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Easter Day - Mar 31
• Easter 2 - April 7
• Easter 3 - April 14
• Easter 4 - April 21
• St Mark - April 25
• Easter 5 - April 28
• Sts Philip and James - May 1
• Easter 6 - May 5
• Ascension
• Easter 7 - May 12
• Day of Pentecost - May 19
• Trinity Sunday - May 26
• Memorial Day - May 27
• Visitation - May 31
• Pr4/OT9/P+2 - June 2
• Corpus Christi - June 2
• Pr5/OT10/P+3 - June 9
• Barnabas - June 11
• Pr6/OT11/P+4 - June 16
• Pr7/OT12/P+5 - June 23
• John the Baptist - June 24
• Sts Peter & Paul - June 29
• Pr8/OT13/P+6 - June 30
• US Independence Day - July 4
• Pr9/OT14/P+7 - July 7
• Pr10/OT15/P+8 - July 14
• Pr11/OT16/P+9 - July 21
• Mary Magdalene - July 22
• St James the Elder - July 25
  
• Pr12/OT17/P+10 - July 28
• Pr13/OT18/P+11 - Aug 4
• Feast Transfiguration - Aug 6
• Pr14/OT19/P+12 - Aug 11
• St Mary - Aug 15
• Pr15/OT20/P+13 - Aug 18
• St Bartholomew - Aug 24
• Pr16/OT21/P+14 - Aug 25
• Pr17/OT22/P+15 - Sept 1
• Pr18/OT23/P+16 - Sept 8
• Holy Cross - Sept 14
• Pr19/OT24/P+17 - Sept 15
• St Matthew - Sept 21
• Pr20/OT25/P+18 - Sept 22
• Pr21/OT26/P+19 - Sept 29
• St Michael & Angels - Sept 29
• St Francis - Oct 4
• Pr22/OT27/P+20 - Oct 6
• World Communion Sunday - Oct 6
• Pr23/OT28/P+21 - Oct 13
• Thanksgiving - CA -Oct 14
• St Luke - Oct 18
• Pr24/OT29/P+22 - Oct 20
• Pr25/OT30/P+23 - Oct 27
• St Simon & Jude - Oct 28
• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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