Proper 17B/Ordinary 22B/Pentecost 14
September 2, 2012
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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
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.
- 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:
- 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, Pentecost +14, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 22, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +14). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- "Ethical Hermeneutics and Hermeneutical Ethics,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 17, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Starters for Sunday, 2 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Mick Bradley, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 17B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Inside-out religion -- Commentary by David Kalas from SermonSuite.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 14, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Ministry Matters, September 2, 2012.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- "Support for Workers & Union Organizing," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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, Labor Day Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
- "Ordinary Saints," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
- "Lip Service - But Where Is the Heart?" Dirk G. Lange, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
- "Religious Faith: Worthless or Faultless?" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2012. 2009.
- 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.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 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.
- Christian Leadership Center Commentary, University of Mary, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 14, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, 2012.
- "Mind. Body. Spirit," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- Shadows of Evil, Come to the Garden, "From Within the Human Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 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.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 22, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "Sing Happy Birthday Twice!" Larry Patten, 2012.
- 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.
- "Listening, Loving, Doing," Larissa Kwong Abazia, Jacki Belile, Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, 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.
- "You Cannot Change What You Do Not Acknowledge," Rodney Hudgen, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 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.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
- "ID Check," Cynthia M. Campbell, 2006.
- "Pharisees Are Us," John Ortberg, 2003.
- "Matters of the Heart," Heidi Husted, 2000.
- "A Precarious Righteousness," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "In the Mirror," Martin L. Smith, Romancing the Word, 2012.
- "Worthless Religion," Michaela Bruzzese, "From Bread to Body," 2009.
- 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):
- "Cleanliness or Godliness," the Rev. Reggie Weaver, Day 1, 2012.
- "Becoming Doers of the Word through Obedience, Not Ritual," Katerina K. Whitley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, September 2, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- "Looking in the Mirror," the Rev. Martha Sterne, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Be Love," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- Bible Study, September 2, 2012, Laurel Mathewson, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 17, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "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:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +14): 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)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 14, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, September 2, 2012.
- Hear the Voice of the Beloved!, Labor Day Resources, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
- Spring Fever by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonSuite.
- Worship Resources, September 2, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Mustard Seeds, "New Beginnings/Father's Day," Proper 12, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 17B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- "Support for Workers & Union Organizing," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 22, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 13, 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 - Proper 17/Ordinary 22. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- 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.
- Starters for Sunday, 2 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +14, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +14, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9, (Pentecost 14B), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
- Prayers for Pentecost 14, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
- "Real Religion," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Mick Bradley, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
- "From Within the Human Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayers of the People, Proper 17, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- "Goodness," resources and reflections on the liturgy, Rev. Bosco Peters, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 17B, SC Track, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 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.
- 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 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/Father's Day," 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.)
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "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.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "The Praxis of God's Laws," reflection by Scott S. Elliott, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center (.pdf).
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “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, Proper 17B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +14, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Refugee and Migrant Sunday, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- 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.
- 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, 2 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 22, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, September 2, 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, Proper 17B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," September 2, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 and Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia rawlinson, James 1:17-27 and Pauli Pastrami Achieves World Peace by James Proimos, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 and All For Me and None For All by Helen Lester.
- "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.
- Shaking Things Up -- Children's sermon by Anna Shirey based on Mark 7:14-15, 21-23 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)
- 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.
- "The Rules of the Game," 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.
