Day of Pentecost B
May 27, 2012
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Rev. Larry Hansen
Cana House
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Acts
2:1-21 or Ezekiel
37:1-14
Roman Catholic reading: Acts
2:1-21
United Methodist reading: Acts
2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm 104:1-34
Episcopal reading (RCL):
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:22-27
or Acts 2:1-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Roman
Catholic reading: John 20:19-23
Narrative Lectionary: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Possible Themes: Unity, Holy Spirit, Breath-Wind, Church, Pentecost, Power, Sin-Righteousness-Judgment, New Life, RenewalReading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinty 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Special Day Resources: Memorial Day
- 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, Pentecost, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Homiletical Commentary on non-Gospel texts, Susan K. Hedahl, Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary, Proclamation and Celebration, 2012.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost B). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- "Pentecost Is Justice Revived," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- "Spirit for All," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for Sunday, May 27, 2012, Bruce Laverman.
- Overview of Texts for Pentecost Sunday, Rev John Henson, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost, 2012, Jeanyne B. Slettom, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost B, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Pentecost Sunday, Bruce Epperly, The Adventurous Lectionary, 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 27 May, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Ministry Matters, May 27, 2012.
- Five Sermon Illustrations for Pentecost, Richard Hasler, Ron Love and Craig Kelly, SermonSuite.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost, Beth Quick, 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Pentecost Sunday, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Lectionary Commentary, Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- "The Death Penalty," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Jesus Now, Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for May 31, 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.)
- Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
- 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).
- 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. 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, Fire and Tongues and Dry Bones - OH MY! RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "Think Differently about Difference," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost B, Ryusho Jeffus, Shonin, Nancy Kraft, 2012.
- "The Baghdad Breeze and the Power of Holy Spirit," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
- LOVE146, Pentecost and the Abolition of Slavery, salt*, 2012.
- "Pentecost Change," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- "The Comforter Has Come: Everywhere, Always, for All," The Journey with Jesus, Daniel B. Clendenin, 2012. 2009. 2006.
- "Mother Tongues: Pentecost, Translation, and the Lectionary," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
- "Love Spoken Here," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "'Your Daughters Shall Prophecy': Fulfilling the promise of Pentecost, Abolishing the Laity, and Ordaining Women," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
- "In Pentecost, the whole creation is in process of being reconciled and incorporated into Christ," Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
- "The Cosmos at One," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2012.
- "Liberating Pentecost," David Henson, Patheos, 2012.
- "The Origin of Fire," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- "Wanderlust - A Reflection on Pentecost," Rick Morley, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, Pentecost, John Petty, 2012.
- Miriam's Tambourine, Equipping the Community for Worship, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
- "A Spiritual Renewal," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
- "Everyday Pentecost," Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, May 27, 2012.
- Interim Transitions Lectionary Connections, Pentecost B, Bob Anderson, ShortStop: Lectionary Preaching in Times of Transition, 2012.
- "Assembling in the Spirit," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for May 27, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- "receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "Sermon Starters" includes hymns for May 27 of the World Week of Peace in Palestine and Israel, The United Church of Canada.
- "Punctuation Saves Me," Larry Patten, 2012.
- Daily Reflection, Pentecost, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. 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, 2012.
- The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese 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.
- "Spirit, Come! No More Dry Bones!" Deborah Appler, Miguel De La Torre, Norman Kansfield, 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.
- "For the Long Haul," Tom Woodward, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
- "Apokatastasis and the Birthday of the Church," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Articles from The Christian
Century:
- "Fire in the Dark," Mark Harris, 2005.
- "Coming into Focus," Bill O'Brien, 2003.
- "Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie, 2001.
- "Windblown," Jim Callahan, 2000.
- "Pentecost for the World," F. Dean Lueking, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "Choosing to Be Born Again," Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still and Know," 2009.
- "Full Circle," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christian Community 101," 2009.
- "Birth or Control?" Robert Roth, "Not Drunk, Just Not Sober," 2006.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "What's the Gift?" Thomas G. Long, Day 1, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, May 27, 2012.
- Five Sermon Illustrations for Pentecost, Richard Hasler, Ron Love and Craig Kelly, SermonSuite.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "The Church's Hope," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2009.
- Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "Breathing Deeply," the Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner, Day 1, 2006.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Spirit for All," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- "Happy Birthday," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Appreciating Wilderness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Appreciating Wilderness," Susan P. Bratton. (Psalm 104)
- "Faithful Eating," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Faithful Eating," Norman Wirzba. (Psalm 104)
- "Female Preaching in Early Nineteenth-Century America," 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: "Women in Ministry: Beyond the Impasse," Catherine A. Brekus. (Acts 2)
- "Our Deepest Prayer," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Romans 8)
- 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. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost B): 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)
- Ministry Matters, May 27, 2012.
- Mustard Seeds, Pentecost B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- The Spirit Brings Life -- Worship resources by H. Burnham Kirkland from SermonSuite.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost B, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "We Gather in the Spirit: A Pentecost Communion Liturgy," Ali Smith, 2012.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Complete service for the first day of the World Week of Peace in Palestine and Israel, and Pentecost, The United Church of Canada.
- Worship Resources, Pentecost, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2012.
- Day of Pentecost Service, Bosco Peters, 2012.
- Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- "The Death Penalty," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- A Communion Liturgy for Pentecost Sunday, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year B - Day of Pentecost. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, Pentecost Day, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes: Vigil of Pentecost / Day of Pentecost, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Worship Resources, Ascension & Pentecost, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand: Day of Pentecost Vigil / Day of Pentecost.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Pentecost Day, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 27 May, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Prayers for the Day of Pentecost, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
- "receive the Holy Spirit," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for Sunday, May 27, 2012, Bruce Laverman.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, (Pentecost B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Pentecost, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Pentecost, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- "Love in Our Bones," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Sunday Prayer, Pentecost B, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
- 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:
- Hermanoleon Clipart, Pentecost. 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: Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Pentecost B 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, Pentecost B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Free Pentecost Materials, Progressive Church Media, 2012.
- LOVE146, Pentecost and the Abolition of Slavery, salt*, 2012.
- Pentecost Blast, inclusivechrist, You Tube, 2012.
- Miriam's Tambourine, Equipping the Community for Worship, 2012.
- "Happy Birthday," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- "The Origin of Fire," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- 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):
- "God's Power to Do the Impossible!" reflection by Rev. Allen Paul Weaver III, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf)
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “Pentecost Had Come,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, based on Acts 2. Tune: ARGENTINA 11.11.11.11 with Refrain (“Song of Hope”). This hymn was written originally for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine.
- "Spirit of God,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating biblical stories of the Spirit from creation, through the prophets, Jesus, Pentecost and today. Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA (11.11.11.11) (“God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us”). This hymn is in Voices Found: Women in the Church's Song (Episcopal) and is also an anthem from the Choristers Guild.
- "Wind of the Spirit," Hymn based on John 20:19-23, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2, Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- A New Old-Fashioned Pentecost Hymn, Ali Smith, tune "Holy Spirit Hear Us," #477 Voices United.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost Day B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost. 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, Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information. Search by scripture.
- The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Choral Anthem Project, Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Pentecost, 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)
- "Sermon Starters" includes hymns for May 27 of the World Week of Peace in Palestine and Israel, The United Church of Canada.
- Starters for Sunday, 27 May, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, May 27, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Day of Pentecost, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," May 27, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Acts 2:1-21 and We Are One by Ysaye M. Barnwell, Romans 8:22-27 and Let There Be Peace: Prayers from Around the World by Jeremy Brooks, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 and One Thousand Paper Cranes by Takayuki Ishii.
- "Praying without Words," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, May 27, 2012.
- "The Day of Pentecost," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
- Little People Big Word, D Ditmer, 2012.
- Feel The Wind In Your Face -- Children's sermon by Brett Blair and Tim Carpenter based on Acts 2:1-21 from SermonSuite.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- "Sermon Starters" includes hymns for May 27 of the World Week of Peace in Palestine and Israel, The United Church of Canada.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Mustard Seeds, Pentecost B, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Pentecost, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "The Breath of Life," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- 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.)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- 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.
