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Proper 17B/Ordinary 22B/Pentecost 15
September 2, 2018
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Image: Chagall, Marc, 1887-1985. Le Cantique des cantiques III (detail), .
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:

Song of Solomon 2:8-13 or Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Roman Catholic reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8
United Methodist reading: Song of Solomon 2:8-13

Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 or Psalm 15
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 15:2-5
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 or Psalm 15
United Methodist reading: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 or Psalm 72

James 1:17-27
Roman Catholic reading: James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

 

 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at 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:
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Confrontation with Evil
    • Spiritual Struggle
    • Alternate Realities/Powers
• 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 commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2018.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Be Love," Sermon Seeds, Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2018.
  • Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Theological Seminary, 2018.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, 2018.
  • Pulpit Fiction commentary, podcast, 2018.
  • Preaching Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Living a Holy Adventure, Bruce Epperly, 2018.
  • The Timelessness of James, Jeanyne Slettom, Faith in Process, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2018.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2018.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • "Ethical Hermeneutics and Hermeneutical Ethics,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Rumors, for August 30, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Jesus Now, Proper 17B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
• 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).
  • Song of Songs 2:8-13 - Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
  • Psalm 45 - Psalm 15
  • James 1:17-27
  • Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Searching the Heart, Dear Working Preacher, Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2018.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Working Preacher Podcast, 2018.
  • ...in the Meantime, David Lose, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, LaDonna Sanders Nkosi, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2018.
  • "Vain Worship," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "Orphans and Widows in Their Distress...Seeing the Invisible," Dancing with the Word, Janet Hunt, 2018.
  • "What about the Rules?" Modern Metanoia, 2018.
  • "It's Not About the Cake, Amy Lindeman Allen, Political Theology, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Commentary and Sermon, Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2018.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Lectionary Commentary, 2018.
  • Lectionary Blog, Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Prospect, Robert Warren, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 11th Hour Preacher Party, 2018.
  • Provoking the Gospel, 2018.
  • Sermon-Stories.com, 2018.
  • Art & Faith Matters, Lynn Miller, 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.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, Glenn Morison, 2018.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, 2018.
  • Ekklesia Project, 2018.
  • Law and Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson, 2018.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis
  • Connections, Next Sunday Resources Illustrations, 2018.
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2018.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
  • Previous Resources:
  • 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. 2015.
  • "Tradition!" David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2015.
  • "Heart Tellings," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • "Help End Hunger: It's Within Your Reach," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, 2015. Discussion Questions. Video: God's Little Acre: Feeding the Hungry.
  • "True Religion," Sermon Notes for Pentecost 14, Proper 17, Porter Taylor, The Liturgical Theologian, 2015.
  • Peace on Justice, Barbara Born, lectionary reflections related to Catholic Social Teaching, 2015.
  • "Jesus and James: 'Vain Religion' and 'True Religion,'" Dan Clendenin, 2015. 2012. 2009.
  • "The Politics of Extraordiinary Ordinariness," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2015.
  • "Inside and Out," 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.
  • "Let's Hear it for Dirty Disciples!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Love and Righteousness," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "Practicing Presence," Sermon-Stories, 2015.
  • "On Hand Washing, Shells, and Our Oh So Human Traditions," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "Mean for Jesus," Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2015.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2015. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • "Beloved," Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • "From within the Human Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • "Form and Function," David Sellery, 2015.
  • "Defiled by Traditions?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "Inside and Out," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, Catacomb Churches, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • "Playing Church," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2015.
  • "Fatback Stake House?" Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One, Scott Barton lectionary poetry, 2015.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2015.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2015.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2015.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2015.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2015.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2015.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2015.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2015.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2015.
  • The Hardest Question, 2015.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2015.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2015
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2015.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2015.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2015.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2015.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2015.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • "Ordinary Saints," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Lip Service - But Where Is the Heart?" Dirk G. Lange, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Heart Trouble?" Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "What Matters and What Doesn't," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Living the Life, Not the Lie," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "The Heart of the Matter," Heather Carlson, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "A Cleansing Ritual for Preachers," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "Catch 22," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 14, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 14, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
  • "Mind. Body. Spirit," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • "Cool It," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • "Cornbread Wars," Melissa Bane Servier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "Rules, Regulations, and the Christian Life," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "It's All About the Heart," PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Sing Happy Birthday Twice!" Larry Patten, 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.
  • "Preparing for the Gift," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 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):
  • "Doers of the Word," Noel Schoonmaker, Day 1, 2018.
  • Scandal Alert!by Judy Kincaid.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Majoring in the Minors," by Will Willimon.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • "The Pharisees," Weekly Sermon/Illustration, Fredrick Buechner.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2018.
  • Sermons That Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • "Speaking the Truth in Love," Richard Goeres, Day 1, 2015.
  • "Cleanliness or Godliness," the Rev. Reggie Weaver, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Looking in the Mirror," the Rev. Martha Sterne, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2018.
  • Bible Study, Episcopal Digital Network, 2018.
  • "God Gave Us Birth," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "The Letter of James," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "James's Amazing Grace Gumbo," by Bert Montgomery.
  • "Seeing Ourselves in the Mirror of the Word," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "The Letter of James," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "Seeing Ourselves in the Mirror of the Word," by C. Stephen Evans.
  • "The Wisdom of James," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (James 1:1-5, 17-27) Focus article, "The Christian Way of Knowing," Robert W. Wall.
  • 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:
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc. (Terms of Use)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom Shuman, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Order of Worship and Planning Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Sacredise, 2018.
  • Mustard Seeds. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2018.
  • Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2018.
  • Life In Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia, 2018.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Previous Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 14, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, August 30, 2015.
  • Worship Resources, 2015, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • "Let's Hear it for Dirty Disciples!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Mustard Seeds, "New Beginnings," Proper 12, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 22, by Rev David Beswick, 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. 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. (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, 2018.
  • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2018.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2018
  • Engage Worship, 2018.
  • 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.
  • Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 22, 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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9, (Pentecost 14B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Mick Bradley, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • "Goodness," resources and reflections on the liturgy, Rev. Bosco Peters, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People inspired by the epistle of James, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 1, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • 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.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • Collect and reflection for Ordinary 22, Bosco Peters, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • "From within the Human Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 22B. 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: Mark 7:1-23, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 22 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, "New Beginnings," Proper 12, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Cover/Art, Mark 7:6, Psalm 45, Psalm 15, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
  • "Come Away," Song of Songs remix, David Coleman, YouTube, 2012.
  • "Mind. Body. Spirit," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 15, Joan Stott, prayers, and meditations, 2015.
  • Hand Soap / Dish Soap, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "The Well-Loved Traditions," a hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, lifting up Jesus' teaching on traditions and our need to focus on what is inside rather than outward appearances. Tune: ST. DENIO 11. 11. 11. 11 ("Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise").
    • “Be Doers of the Word of God” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn, based on the Letter of James, that calls Christians to care for the poor and to put faith into action.  Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
    • “O Lord, May All We Say and Do” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on the themes found in the five chapters of the Letter of James. Tune: TALLIS' CANON 8.8.8.8 (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”).  Published in Baylor University's Christian Reflection journal.
    • "Blameless," Brenton Prigge, 8.7.8.7.D, New Hymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 17B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 45, Nadia Bolz-Weber, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
    • "Your Throne, O God, Is Forever," (Psalm 45), "Lord, Who May Dwell in Your Sanctuary?" (Psalm 15), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 set to St Catherine (88 88 88), Psalm 15 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Natalie Sims. annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymns and Music Notes, United Methodist Church, 2018.
    • Together to Celebrate, Contemporary Worship Songs, David MacGregor.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Previous Resources:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 17B, 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.
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Refugee and Migrant Sunday, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 22B, 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 22B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 22, 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, 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):
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Children Sermons, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, 2018.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron Blezard, 2018.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Previous Resources:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 17B, 2015. Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2015, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Hand Soap / Dish Soap, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2015.
  • "Let's Hear it for Dirty Disciples!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Acting Just Like Children," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, 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.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters, September 2, 2012.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 22, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Taking Worship Home, 2018.
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2018.
  • 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)
• 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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