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Advent 2C
December 9, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Baruch 5:1-9 or Malachi 3:1-4
Roman Catholic reading: Baruch 5:1-9
United Methodist reading: Malachi 3:1-4

Luke 1:68-79
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 126:1-6
Episcopal reading (RCL): Canticle 4 or Psalm 126

Philippians 1:3-11
Roman Catholic reading: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11

Luke 3:1-6

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 - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist
    • Malachi
    • Links to general Advent images:
      • visitation
      • Mystical/Liturgical/Enthroned Madonna
      • last judgment
      • annunciation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist Types
    • Prophecy
    • Judgment
    • Hope
• 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 2, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 2C, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Prophets of Peace," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
  • "All Flesh Shall See the Salvation of God," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 2, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Advent 2C, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, R. Wayne Calhoun, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Advent 2, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Ministry Matters, December 9, 2012.
  • Exegesis, commentary, and preaching suggestions by Perry H. Biddle, Jr. from SermonSuite.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Advent 2C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for December 6, 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 2C, 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.
• 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).
  • Baruch 5:1-9 / Malachi 3:1-4
  • Luke 1:68-79
  • Philippians 1:3-11
  • Luke 3:1-6
• 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: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Preparing the Way Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012.11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "Who Was He?" Nyasha Junior, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012.
  • "A Promise That's Easy to Overlook," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
  • "I Wasn't Prepared for This," Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2012.
  • "Make Straight the Way for the Lord," Peter Lockhart, a different heresy, 2012.
  • "A Desert and a Dungeon," Advent 2, Dan Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Living Stones in the Temple of God," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2012.
  • "New Clothes, Loose Tongues" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "In the Wilderness with John," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Notice the Verb," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • "Make Preparation for the Coming of the Reigning of God," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "The Word came to who???" Peter Woods, i am listening, 2012.
  • "Sin at Yuletide," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • "Wildman John," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • "Outside the Inn-siders," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Prepare," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
  • "Condemnation or Warm Welcome?" Richard Mario Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2012.
  • Traveling Advent to Epiphany, Advent 2, reflections by Rachel M. Srubas, Faith Forward, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and Friends, 2012.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Advent 2C, Mary Lautensleger, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Troy Troftgruben, 2012.
  • "The Messenger," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "Wild Listening and the Politics of Scripture," Timothy Wotring, Political Theology, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • "Breaking Dawn," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "On Level Ground," PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • "Vulnerability in the Soul's Desert," "How Long?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "What's the Point?," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2012.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2012.
  • "Worst dressed parish and liberation," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2012.
  • "Why in Such a Hurry?" 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.
  • "Virtual Advent Retreat," a meditation on the readings for Advent 2C, Mompriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • "Who Bears the Weight of Empire?" Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Afghanistan and Advent, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections: Thoughts on Religion, Culture, and Politics, 2009.
  • Preparing the end of Access Control, Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • Advent Reflections, Rev. Kirsten Klepfer, National Religious Campaign Against Torture, 2009.
  • "A Voice in the Wilderness," Shively T.J. Smith, Michael Joseph Brown, 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:
    • "Smoothing the Path," John C. Morris, 2000.
    • "Ready for Prime Time," James F. Kay, 1997.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Back to Basics," Walter Brueggemann, "Getting Ready for the Unexpected," 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):
  • "Live Prepared," the Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff, III, Day 1, 2012.
  • "This isn't the way it's supposed to be," the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Segundo domingo de Adviento (Año C), por el Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, December 9, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Uncluttering," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2009.
  • "Fire and Soap," the Rev. Scott Black, Day 1, 2006.
  • "Cleanse Me From My Sin, Deep Within...Refiner's Fire," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Fiery Preaching," The Reverend Peter Samuelson (Lutheran), Day 1, 2003.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Prophets of Peace," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "A New Power in Town," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "What's the Point?" Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
  • Bible Study, December 9, 2012, Jordan Haynie, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2012.
  • 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
• 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)
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Messengers," Advent 2C, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 2C, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, December 9, 2012.
  • "New Clothes, Loose Tongues" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 2C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship resource based on Luke 1:68-79 by Robert S. Jarboe from SermonSuite.
  • Advent Worship Resources, Rev. Bosco Peters, 2009.
  • 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.
  • Liturgies Online, Advent 2, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Advent in the Southern Hemisphere, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2009.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 2, 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 2, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 2C, 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.
  • Advent collects, Southern Hemisphere, Advent Penitence, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, (BCP TEC) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • 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.
  • "Hear Wisdom's Voice," Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Luke 1:68-79, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Call to worship, reflections, Advent readings and music around the theme of "Watching." From Anna's Hosannas.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 2C, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Prayers from the Closet, Advent 2, NT / OT, Stephen Brown, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
  • "How Long?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "Prepare the Way!" Dan Schifeling, worshipcalls, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Prayer for Advent 2C, 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 2C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Advent 2C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 3:1-6, 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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "God's Messengers," Advent 2C, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Advent Badges for websites, Rev. Bosco Peters.
  • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "Who Was He?" Nyasha Junior, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2012. Video: Who Is the Messenger?
  • "A New Power in Town," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • "Prepare," Jan Richardson, The Advent Door, 2012. (Use of images.)
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Prepare the Way for the Lord," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Behold," Said God, "I'm Sending One," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired by Malachi’s promise that God would send a messenger, who would lead God’s people to change their lives. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: WINCHESTER OLD 8.6.8.6 (“While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks”).
    • “When Old Zechariah Saw What God Had Done,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired Zechariah’s story and song. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: MUELLER 11.11.11.11 (“Away in a Manger”).
    • “Down by the Jordan,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrates Jesus’ baptism and baptism today. The hymn is in the United Methodists’ Worship and Song (2011). Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
    • “Giving God, We Pause and Wonder,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn about how tithing can change the giver and the world. Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN 14.14.4.7.8 (“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”).
    • A Hymn for Advent by Rev. David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 2C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 2, 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.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Advent 2. 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.
    • Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2012.
    • 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.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • 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 2C.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Advent 2C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 2C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy. Advent 2C, 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.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
    • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 2C, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, December 9, 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, Advent 2, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," December 9, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Malachi 3:1-4 and Catching the Fire: Philip Simmons, Blacksmith by Mary E. Lyons, Philippians 1:3-11 and The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski, Luke 3:1-6 and Out of the Way! Out of the Way! by Uma Krishaswami.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • "New Clothes, Loose Tongues" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2012.
  • On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2012.
  • Getting Ready -- Children’s sermon by B. Kathleen Fannin for Advent 2 based on Luke 3:1-6 from SermonSuite.
  • "A Shepherd's Story," Dianne Deming, Children's 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.
  • Ministry Matters, December 9, 2012.
• 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.

• 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

• 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 C

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