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Proper 20B/Ordinary 25B/Pentecost 17
September 23, 2012
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Image: JESUS MAFA. Jesus welcomes the children,
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: 

Proverbs 31:10-31 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:16 - 2:1, 12-22 
or Jeremiah 11:18-20
Roman Catholic reading: Wisdom 2:17-20
United Methodist reading: Proverbs 31:10-31

Psalm 1 or Psalm 54
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 54:3-8
United Methodist reading: Psalm 1

James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a
Roman Catholic reading: James 3:16 - 4:3

Mark 9:30-37

 

 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
  • 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:
    • Jesus and the Children
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Children as Mediator Figures
    • Servanthood/Serving Others
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Vengeance
    • Suffering of the Innocent
    • Wrongly Accused
    • Suffering Servant
    • Wisdom
    • Mercy/Grace
• 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, Ordinary 25, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +17). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • "First In Caring," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
  • "Edgy Conversations of a Vulnerable Christ','" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Preaching This Week commentary, Pentecost +17, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 20B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 20, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 17, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 17, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 23, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 23 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • A Warning Against Selfish Ambition, Which Fractures Community -- Exegesis, commentary, illustrations, Russell F. Anderson from SermonSuite.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 20, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, 2009.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Proper 20B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "Public Education," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Rumors, for September 20, 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.)
  • 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).
  • Proverbs 31:10-31 / Wisdom of Solomon 1:16 - 2:22 / Jeremiah 11:18-20
  • Psalm 1 / Psalm 54
  • James 3:13 - 4:8
  • Mark 9:30-37
• 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, Capable and Wise Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "Jesus' Death and the Future of Violence," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "The Value of a Good Question," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Saying Yes to Women and Children," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012.
  • "The Politics of Mark 9:30-37: Welcoming the Child," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 17, Mary Lautensleger, Bryan Jackson, Rosalie Mann, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • "The Blessing," "Last and Greatest of All," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • "Here's Looking at You, Kid," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "A View from the Other Side of the Pulpit: The Price of Welcoming," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "It's Bigger than Children," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "A Hard, Simple Truth," Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "A Righteous Harvest," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "More 'ui', Less 'os'," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 25, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • "Ghost Stories," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Fr. James A. Hamel, University of Mary, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • "Simply Receiving," PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • "Singular Women," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • 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 Vulnerable Way," Charles Allen, Holly Hearon, Michael Miller, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • "To Welcome Every Child," Ron Miller, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • "Kids in Church," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Seeing Things," Mary E. Hinkle, 2003.
    • "Counting Diamonds," Joel Marcus, 2000.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "The Meaning of Conversion," Martin L. Smith, Romancing the Word, 2012.
    • "Pro Life," Michaela Bruzzese, "An Unconventional Messiah," 2009.
    • "Go Last," Robert Roth, "Back to School," 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):
  • "A Hopeful Fanatic," The Rev. Barbara Lundblad, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Faith Matters More than a Running Tab of Good Works," the Rev. Frank Hegedus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 23, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Insignificant Greatness," the Rev. Stephen Lewis, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "First in Caring," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "Woman of Valor," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Bible Study, September 23, 2012, Paula Toland, Episcopal Divinity School, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • "Self-Esteem," ELCA Faith Lens, Weekly Bible studies that engage youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life, 2012.
  • "Living as the Friends of God," 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: "Living as the Friends of God," by Paul J. Wadell.
  • "The Triumph of the Eye," 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: "The Triumph of the Eye," Ralph C. Wood. (Proverbs 31)
  • "Caring for Children in Crisis," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Mark 9)
  • "Teaching Children the Story of Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Mark 9)
  • 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 +17): 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, September 23, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 17, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 20, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, September 23, 2012, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • To Change the World, Welcome the Children, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (.rtf files at UCC site)
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 25, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "Public Education," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
  • Worship Resources, Proper 20B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 16, 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 - Proper 20/Ordinary 25. 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 25, 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.
  • Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "The Secret Purposes of God," Proper 20B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Starters for Sunday, 23 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People inspired by the epistle of James, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • To Change the World, Welcome the Children - Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 25, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • Prayers for Pentecost 17, Michael Anthony Howard, Words@Worship, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 20, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
  • "Last and Greatest of All," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Choosing the Wisdom of Faith," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 20B, SC Track, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 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 25B. 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 9:30-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 25 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, Proper 20, 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).
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • "Woman of Valor," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Winners and Losers," reflection by Charles Houser, 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.
    • “Do Not Turn Away the Children” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn about Jesus welcoming the children and the Church’s call to respond to children’s challenges today. Tune:  BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D (“God Whose Giving Knows No Ending”).
    • “Children Are Welcome, Christ Said One Day” (also know as “Welcoming God”) is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn about Jesus welcoming the children, women, outcasts and the Church following his example now. Tune:  ASSURANCE (“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!”).
    • "We Love to Sound Your Praises," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6.D (?O Sacred Head, Now Wounded?)
    • "Water Deep," Brenton Prigge, 6.7.9.6.6.8, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 20B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • Psalm 1, Isaac Everett, commentary and exegesis by Alan Cooper, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
    • "Blessed Are They" (Psalm 1), "Surely My God Is With Me" (Psalm 54), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 1 set to Mendelssohn (77 77 77 77 77), Psalm 54 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 20B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +17, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 17. 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 and Song Suggestions, International Day of Peace, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 25B, 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 25B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 25, 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, 23 September, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, September 16, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 25, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 20B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," September 23, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Proverbs 31:10-31 and Little Yau by Janell Cannon, James 3:13-4:3, 4:7-8a and The Girl Who Drew a Phoenix by Demi, Mark 9:30-37 and At Jerusalme's Gate by Nikki Grimes.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "A Righteous Harvest," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "One Sound," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • "Top of the Hill," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, September 23, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • "A Liturgy for Covenanting with the Church School," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 25, 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)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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