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Proper 22B/Ordinary 27B/Pentecost 19
October 7, 2012
World Communion Sunday
With thanks to page sponsor
Pastor S. Blake Duncan,
Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA,
Steeleville, IL .

Image:"The Best Supper" © Jan Richardson

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Job 1:1; 2:1-10 or Genesis 2:18-24
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 2:18-24
United Methodist reading: Job 1:1; 2:1-10

Psalm 26 or Psalm 8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 128:1-6
United Methodist reading: Psalm 26 or Psalm 25

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Roman Catholic reading: Hebrews 2:9-11

Mark 10:2-16
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 10:2-16 or Mark 10:2-12

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
    • Job
    • Adam/Eve/Garden of Eden
    • Creation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Love
    • Children as Mediator Figures
    • Servanthood
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Perseverance
    • Suffering of the Innocent
    • Temptation
    • Adam/Eve
    • Garden of Eden
• Special Day Resources: World Communion Sunday
• 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 +19, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 27, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Legal, Intended and Permitted,'" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • "Enfolding Love/Broken and Blessed," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 19, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +19). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 22, 2012, Bruce Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Ministry Matters, October 7, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, 2009.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Proper 22B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 19, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Starters for Sunday, 7 October, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 22, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Jesus Now, Proper 22B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for October 4, 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).
  • Job 1:1; 2:1-10 / Genesis 2:18-24
  • Psalm 26 / Psalm 8
  • Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
  • Mark 10:2-16
• 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, Hard Texts Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.
  • "And the Table Will Be Wide," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "It's Complicated," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "Jesus Stands Up for Wives and Children," Henry G. Brinton, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "Ecumenical Generosity for World Communion Sunday," Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009. 2006 reflection. World Communion Sunday 2006.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Pentecost 19, Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "Love and Marriage," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "Hand-crafted World," Katie Munnik, Presbetyerian Record, 2012.
  • "Trusting God on the Trip," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
  • "The Impatience of Job," John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
  • "Love and Other Kid Stuff," David Sellery, This Week's Focus, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "Why World Communion Sunday Is a Bad Idea," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Let's Divorce God for Causing This Suffering!" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "And He Took Them Up In His Arms," Micheal Coffey, 2012.
  • "Everyman," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Just Marriage: Jesus, Divorce and the Vulnerable," David R. Henson, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Divorce Court," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "To Cheat Oneself out of Love," "Against Hardness of Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Lectionary devotions for pastors by Stephen P. McCutchan from SermonSuite.
  • Scripture Lesssons, Bob Flaherty, Newberg, OR, 2012.
  • "What God Puts Together - Don't Divide Up," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "What Happened?" Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Russell E. Saltzman, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • Sacredise, Proper 22, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 27, 2012, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University. Reflexiones Dominicales en español.
  • "It's Not Me! Blame Jesus!" Larry Patten, 2012.
  • "An Antidote to Hardness of Heart," PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
  • "The Marriage Wars," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • Scripture Lesssons, Bob Flaherty, Newberg, OR, 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.
  • "God Works Among Us," Michael Miller, Charles Allen, Holly Hearon, 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.
  • "Carrying Each Other as One," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "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, 2006.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Couples," Andrew Warner, 2006.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Your Hardness of Heart," Martin L. Smith, When Your Bible Reads You, 2012.
    • "Laws for Love," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Long Walk to Freedom," 2009. (scroll down)
    • "In Childhood," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 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 Call to a Higher Standard," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, October 7, 2012.
  • "A Run through the Thorns," the Rev. Charles Hoffacker, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Let The Little Ones Come Unto Me," Bishop William H. Willimon, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Why Serve God?" Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Enfolding Love," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • Bible Study, October 7, 2012, Brian Pinter, General Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • "Faithful Criticism of Popular Media Technologies," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Virtual Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "Faithful Criticism of Popular Media Tehcnologies," by Robert H. Woods, Jr. and Paul D. Patton. (Psalm 8:3-5)
  • "Eden: A Moral Landscape," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Genesis 2)
  • "Naked and Not Ashamed," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Genesis 2)
  • "First Things First," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 8)
  • "Cloning Facts and Fictions," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 8)
  • 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 +19): 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, October 7, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Weekly Worship Piece: World Communion, Spacious Faith, 2012.
  • Worship resources for Proper 22 by Charles and Donna Cammarata from SermonSuite.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost 19, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Sacredise, Proper 22, Commentary and Lectionary Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2012.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 19B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost 19, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Proper 22B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 27, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Pentecost 18, 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 22/Ordinary 27. 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 27, 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Starters for Sunday, 7 October, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +19, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +19, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 26, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Holding Together in God's Family," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
  • "Against Hardness of Heart," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Proper 22B, SC Track, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 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):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 27B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 9:38-48, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 27 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, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "And the Table Will Be Wide," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Why Serve God?" 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):
  • "Welcome to the Family," reflection by K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (pdf.)
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Majestic," Brenton Prigge, SM, New Hymn, 2006.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 22B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Vindicate Me," (Psalm 26), "Lord, O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name," (Psalm 8), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 26 set to Old 100th (LM 88 88), Psalm 8 set to Ar Hyd Y Nos (84 84 88 84).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 22B, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +19, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 19. 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.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 27B, 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 27B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 27, 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, 7 October, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 27, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, October 7, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 22B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," October 7, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 and A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snickett, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 and The Brave Little Parrot by Rafe Martin, Mark 10:2-16 and I Have Two Homes by Marian DeSmet, World Communion and Loaves of Fun by Elizabeth M. Harbison.
  • Ministry Matters, October 7, 2012.
  • "It's Complicated," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • Children's Sermon, Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "World Communion Sunday," Dianne Deming, Childrens Sermons Today, 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, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • "Generous with God's Love," Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
  • Divorce -- Children’s story by Janice Scott for Proper 22 from SermonSuite.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sticking Up For Others," Proper 22, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 27, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "The Presence of God," 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)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • 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.
• 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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