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Lent 5B
March 18, 2018
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 51:3-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16
United Methodist reading: Psalm 51:1-12

Hebrews 5:5-10
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 5:7-9

John 12:20-33

 

Narrative Lectionary: Mark 13:1-12 (14-31) 32-37

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.
  • Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
  • 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:
    • Philip
    • Crucifixion
    • Resurrection
    • Last Judgment
  • John’s grain of wheat passage is very important in the inspiring film set in a Japanese POW Camp, To End All Wars, a powerful film filled with preachable scenes. Ed McNulty,Visual Parables, 2015.
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Sacrifice/Sacrificial Death
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Prayer
    • Reconciliation/Forgiveness
    • Covenant
    • Law Written on our Hearts
    • Obedience/Servanthood
    • Honor
• 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, Lent 5 (Español) - Third Scrutiny (Español), Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2018.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2018.
  • Faith in Process, Robert McDonald, 2018.
  • "God's Love Is on Our Hearts," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2018.
  • "To Glorify and...Enjoy?" D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • Evangelectionary for March 22, 2015, Bruce Laverman, 2015.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "Losing one's psyche; Hearing a voice; Getting a sign," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Lent 5, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
    
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 5B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for March 29, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• 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).
  • Jeremiah 31:31-34
  • Psalm 51 / Psalm 119
  • Hebrews 5:5-10
  • John 12:20-33
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2018.
  • "Seeing Jesus," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • "We Wish to See Jesus," Paul Carlson, Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • "Stories of the Heart," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, Benjamin J. Dueholm, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • "When I Am Lifted Up," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "Gone to Seed," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • A Plain Account, Weslyan Lectionary Resource, 2018.
  • A Provocation of the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2018.
  • MLK50 Civil Rights Social Justice Lenten Lectionary, National Civil Rights Museum, 2018.
  • "Testimony to the Mystery," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2018.
  • "Practice Means Progress," Connections - Next Sunday Resources, 2018.
  • "Light, or smoke and mirrors?" Andrew Prior, 2018.
  • "The Hour Has Come!" Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2018.
  • "A Single Grain: Dying for the Sake of Life..." Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2018.
  • "Spiritual but not Religious," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "A Vision Check-up," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Yes, Virginia, You May Preach the Psalms," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "The Politics of New Covenant Vision," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Man of Sorrows," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Speaking to the Soul: Cross Purposes," David Sellery, Episcopal Cafe, 2015.
  • "Seeds," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "Seeds, Restoration, and Mechizedek," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "The Hour Has Come," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • Language of the Heart, Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Now, You Go Behave," Stan Duncan, Jubilee Justice Blog, 2015.
  • "The Conversation," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • The Time Has Come, Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • "Do We Ever Find What We're Looking For?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2015.
  • "Cross Purposes?," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "The Leaves of Last Year," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Robert Saler, 2015.
  • The Word on My Coffee Cup, Scott Barton, poetry, 2015.
  • "Love and Memory," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Who Am I?" Dirk G. Lange, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Daring to See Jesus," David Lose, Patheos, 2012.
  • "The Deep Hope of Easter," C. Christopher Smith, The Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Seeds of Light," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "And Remember Their Sin No More," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "God from the Inside Out," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "Unbidden," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "What To Do With Your One Grain of Wheat," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "'but if it dies...'," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "When Dying Means Living," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • The Politics of John 12:20-33, Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for March 25, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • "A New Day for God's People," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Eavesdropping Discipleship," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2012.
  • "By Heart," Martha Spong, Reflectionary, 2012.
  • "Create in Me," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "God's Forgiveness for Preachers," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "The Riddler," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Sing for the Moment," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 5, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "With a Whisper or a Shout," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • 10 Minute Worship Blog, Lent 5, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • 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.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Death of a Seed," by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • Celebrity Sighting, by Amy Butler.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "On Being Philip," B.J. Hutto, Day 1, 2018.
  • "Written within You," Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess, Day 1, 2015.
  • "A second chance, a clean heart,," Rev. Dr. Josephs S. Pagano, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 5 Cuaresma (B) – 2015 por el Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Salvation," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • "A Blip in the Plan," Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • "Breaking News!" the Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "An Imperative to Suffer," Nikki Hardemann, Faith Element, 2015.
  • "God's Love Is on Our Hearts" Kathryn Matthews, UCC Weekly Seeds, 2018.
  • Bible Study, Lent 5B, 2015 Jason Poling, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 5 Cuaresma, por Jason Poling, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "God's Grace," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Lent 5, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2018.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 201i. (Terms of Use)
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 5B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, March 22, 2015.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 5, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, 2015, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 5B, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Belonging to God, Being Like Jesus," Lent 5B, 2018. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 5B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 5, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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.
  • A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Outside the Box, Lent 5, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 5, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Prayers of the People for Lent, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand:, BCP TEC.
  • Call to Worship, March 25, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, Lent 5B, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119:9-16, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2018.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Lent 5B, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • Evangelectionary for March 22, 2015, Bruce Laverman, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 5B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: John 12:20-33, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 5 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.
  • 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, "Belonging to God, Being Like Jesus," Lent 5B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Slides for lectionary readings, Lent 5, Common English Bible, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "God's Grace," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • John’s grain of wheat passage is very important in the inspiring film set in a Japanese POW Camp, To End All Wars, a powerful film filled with preachable scenes. Ed McNulty,Visual Parables, 2015.
  • Heart Item, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Ferguson and Forgiveness," Walter Bruegemann, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Race in America.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • O God, You Sent Us Jesus Christ, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: CANONBURY 8.8.8.8 ("Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak") a new hymn that celebrates Jesus as the high priest based on Hebrews 5:5-10.
    • “The Days are Coming, Said the Lord,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn inspired by God’s new covenant described in Jeremiah 31:31-34.  Tune:  WOODWORTH 8.8.8.8 (“Just As I Am, Without One Plea”).  New hymn available with music from The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011.
    • “Long Ago, God Reached In Love,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating the covenants in the Bible.  Tune: JESUS LOVES ME 7.7.7.7 (“Jesus Loves Me”).
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 5B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
    • "Heart," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 5B, 2015, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2015.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Lent 5B. 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, Lent 5B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Lent 5B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 5, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, March 22, 2015, 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):
  • Worshiping with Children, Lent 3B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015. 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," March 22, 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2012.
  • Heart Item, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • "Where We See Jesus," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • "In Christ's Service," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • Childrens Sermon, Lent 5B, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Seeds," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 5, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • 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
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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