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Advent 1C
December 2, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Psalm 25:1-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 25:4-14
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 25:1-9

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 4:2

Luke 21:25-36
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • 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:
    • visitation
    • Mystical/Liturgical/Enthroned Madonna
    • last judgment
    • annunciation
    • John the Baptist
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Apocalyptic
    • Endurance/Perseverance
    • Persecution/Martyrdom
    • Hope/Hopelessness
    • Judgment
    • Righteousness/Doers of the Word
• Special Day Resources: Advent
• Special Day Resources: World AIDS Day
• 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).
  • Jeremiah 33:14-16
  • Psalm 25
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
  • Luke 21:25-36
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: 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, Advent 1, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 1C, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "The Imperative of Expectation," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 1, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • "Choosing Hope," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, December 2, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, David Loleng, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • It's a Mad World - Video and Sermon Helps for Advent 1, Tim Suttle, Paperback Theology, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Advent 1, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Advent 1C, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 1, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 1, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Advent 1C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for November 29, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." (Alternate lectionary texts.)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Advent 1C, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2012.
  • 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.
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: 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: , 2012.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Merry Christmas???? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "After the Chaos Ends," Amy Erickson,ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "A Promise Big Enough to Save Us," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "A Season of Difficult Hope," Advent 1 and World AIDS Day, guest essay by Art Ammann, Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
  • "Preparing for Disaster," Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Advent 1C, Mary Lautensleger, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • "Wait Wait...Please tell me!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "Drawing Near," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
  • "Hope in a Mad World," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2012.
  • "The Fig Promise," Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2012.
  • "Watching and Waiting," Elizabeth Nordquist, A Musing Amma, 2012.
  • Traveling Advent to Epiphany, Advent 1, reflections by Rachel M. Srubas, Faith Forward, 2012.
  • "My Deepest Fears," "The Portal," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Raise up your heads," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "You Said Meet You by the Fig Tree," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "Seeing the Signs: Global Warming and the End Time," Richard Mario Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2012.
  • "A Posture of Hope," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Fearful Times and Fig Trees," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • "The Redeemer Draws Near," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Finding a Place to Stand and Watch," Peter Woods, The Listening Hermit, 2012.
  • "Don't Go To Sleep at the Switch," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "Pregnant Waiting," Reflections on Advent by Monica Coleman, 2012.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Troy Troftgruben, 2012.
  • "The Day of Redemption is at Hand," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • "Advent and Eschatology," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • "Live Expectantly!" PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • "On Guard," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Stay Alert," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2012.
  • "On Time," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 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.
  • The Hardest Question, 2012.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Advent Reflections, Rev. Kirsten Klepfer, National Religious Campaign Against Torture, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "Trouble All Around. God, You There?" Michael Joseph Brown, Shively T.J. Smith, 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.
  • Articles at The Christian Century:
    • "Pent-Up Power," Herbert O'Driscoll, 2003.
    • "Anticipation," John C. Morris, 2000.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "'Raise Your Heads!'" Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Redemption Draws Near," 2009.
    • "Blessed Assurance," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "High-Calorie Spirituality," 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):
  • "Wake Up! Christmas Is Coming," the Rev. Dr. Bill Brill, Day 1, 2012.
  • "The Kingdom of God is as near as a prayer," the Rev. Canon Frank Logue, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Primer domingo de Adviento (Año C) por el Rvdo. Fabio Sotelo, Sermones que Iluminan, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, December 2, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Advent: Waiting and Working for the Kingdom," the Rev. Dr. J. Barney Hawkins, IV, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Apocalypse: Then and Now," The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston, Day 1, 2006.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Choosing Hope," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • Bible Study, December 2, 2012, Dorian Del Priore, Virginia Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2012.
  • "Fear of the Lord," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article, "Fear of the Lord," Russell Reno. (Psalm 25)
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary 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 Advent Resources Page includes links to images illustrating Advent and Christmas themes.
• Advent Candle Liturgies
• Hanging of the Greens Liturgies
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps: 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hope, Waiting and Watching," Advent 1C, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, December 2, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 1C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2012.
  • "Wait Wait...Please tell me!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "A Service for the Hanging of the Greens" Written to reinforce Advent themes of Waiting, Watching, Praying, and Emptying, with original Taize-style music. From Anna's Hosannas.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 1C, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Advent 1C, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Music & Worship Resources, Cultural Resources, Advent 1/World AIDS Day, The African American Lectionary Commentary, 2009. (Not RCL texts)
  • Advent Wreath Liturgies, Year C, the Rev. Sheila N. McJilton, St David's Episcopal Church, Wilmington, DE. Written for family participation in worship service with a part for younger children. Free use. Please acknowledge writer.
  • Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Advent, Advent Wreath Blessing, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2009.
  • Advent Lighting of the Candles Skit using nativity characters and themes from lectionary scriptures. North Tasmania Lutheran Parish, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Advent 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, 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, C - Advent 1, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 1C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", Advent 1, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Advent collects, Southern Hemisphere, Advent Penitence, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2012.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • "Lift Up Your Heads," Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 25:1-10, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 1C, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Call to worship, reflections, Advent readings and music around the theme of "Waiting." From Anna's Hosannas.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Advent Candlelighting, Amy Loving, Words for Worship, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Prayers from the Closet, Advent 1, NT / OT, Stephen Brown, 2012.
  • "Live with the End in Mind," Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
  • "The Portal," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, David Loleng, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Prayer for Advent 1C, RevGalBlogPals, 2012. 2009.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• Graphics 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, Advent 1C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Advent 1C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 21:25-36, Luke 21:25-36 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hope, Waiting and Watching," Advent 1C, 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 C index.
  • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "Drawing Near," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
  • "Life in Death," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "After the Chaos Ends," Amy Erickson, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.Video: Jim Wallis standing up for a moral budget.
  • It's a Mad World - Video and Sermon Helps for Advent 1, Tim Suttle, Paperback Theology, 2012.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "The Lord, Our Salvation," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “There is a Mighty Question,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus’ teachings about the end times; it was selected to be in the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s Singing the New Testament. Tune: ANGEL'S STORY 7.6.7.6 D (“O Jesus, I Have Promised”).
    • “The Days are Coming, Said the Lord,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired by the ancient promises’ relevancy for today. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: CAROL 8.6.8.6 D (“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”).
    • “God, You Alone Know What You've Planned,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired Jesus’ teachings about the end times. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: CAROL 8.6.8.6 D (“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”).
    • "Light a Candle Straight and Tall," David Wood, 2012. Tune: DIX 7.7.7.7.7.7 ("As With Great Gladness").
    • A Hymn for Advent by Rev. David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 1C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
    • "Angels Came Singing," ST DENIO (11.11.11.11), Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Show Me Your Ways, O Lord," Psalm 25, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 25:1-10 set to Martyrdom (CM 86 86) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 1, 2012, 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, 2012.
    • Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 1. 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.")
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Advent 1C.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Advent 1C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 1C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 1C, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. 2006.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2012.
    • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, December 2, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 1C, 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, Advent 1, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," December 2, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan by Mary Williams, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, Luke 21:25-36 and Who Would Like a Christmas Tree? a Tree for all Seasons by Ellen Bryan Obed.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2012.
  • Expect The Unexpected -- Children’s sermon by Brett Blair and Tim Carpenter for Advent 1 based on Luke 21:25-36 from SermonSuite.
  • "Wait Wait...Please tell me!" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2012.
  • "The Son of David Is Coming," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Hope, Waiting and Watching," Advent 1C, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, December 2, 2012.
  • "Signs of the Coming," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
• 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 Devotion, 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)
  • The Last Days -- Reader’s theater based on Luke 21:20-36 by Pamela Urfer from SermonSuite.
• 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
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• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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