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Advent 3C
December 16, 2012
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Zephaniah 3:14-20
Roman Catholic reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18

Isaiah 12:2-6
Episcopal reading (RCL): Canticle 9

Philippians 4:4-7

Luke 3:7-18
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 3:10-18

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
    • 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
    • Justice/Injustice
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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, Advent 3, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2009.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Advent 3C, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
  • "Fleeing Wrath, Burning Rubble and Turning Around," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Advent 3, 2012, David Grant Smith, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Who's on Your List? -- Sermon help, illustrations, worship resources and children’s sermon by Leah Lonsbury, Mary Austin, Dean Feldmeyer, Ron Love and George Reed for Advent 3 from SermonSuite.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • "Look Forward," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Advent 3C, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Advent 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, December 16, 2012.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Advent 3, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Third Sunday Of Advent -- Exegesis, commentary, and preaching suggestions, Jerry L. Schmalenberger from SermonSuite.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Advent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Jesus Now, Advent 3C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for December 13, 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 3C, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "The Third Sunday of Advent," Abbot Gueranger O.S.B.
  • 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).
  • Zephaniah 3:14-20
  • Isaiah 12:2-6
  • Philippians 4:4-7
  • Luke 3:7-18
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • 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, Rose Sunday Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th Hour Preacher Party Where Is the Joy Edition.
  • "Our God-Haunted World," Advent 3, guest essay by Marilynne Robinson, The Journey with Jesus, 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "Joy - the Colour of Grace," PreacherRhetorica, 2012.
  • "On the Fiscal Cliff with John the Baptist," Carolyn J. Sharp, ON Scripture, Odyssey Network, 2012.
  • "A Promise We're All Invited Into," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Advent 3C, Mary Lautensleger, Chris Ayers, 2012.
  • "This Is the Good News?" Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Condemnation or Warm Welcome?" Richard Mario Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2012.
  • "Elemental Advent," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • "A Winnowing Fork in the Road," Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
  • The Chaff Heap of History, Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2012.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2012.
  • John, the Thundering Pragmatist, Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2012.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012
  • "Practical Theology and Subversive Advent," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • "Our Viperish Needs at Advent," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • "Gaudete," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • "Let There Be Joy," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2012.
  • "Every Stone Shall Cry," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2012.
  • Traveling Advent to Epiphany, Advent3, reflections by Rachel M. Srubas, Faith Forward, 2012.
  • "The Sky at Night," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "Welcome to Our World," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
  • Rejoice: A Baptism! Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
  • "Accepting," Monica Coleman, Women in Spirit and Flesh, 2012.
  • "Good News? Ouch! That Hurts!" Peter Woods, i am listening, 2012. 2009.
  • "Hope When Hope is Scarce," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "Good Compliments," Steve Goodier, Life Support Systems, 2012.
  • "A Winnowing Fork in Jesus' Hand: Good News for Today," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2012.
  • "Brood of Vipers," "What Must I Do?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and Friends, 2012.
  • "Laughter in holy places," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2012.
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Russell E. Saltzman, 2012.
  • The Politics of Luke 3:7-18, Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 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.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
  • "Expectations," 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.
  • "The (Advent) Road," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections: Thoughts on Religion, Culture, and Politics, 2009.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • "I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy," Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • Advent Reflections, Rev. Kirsten Klepfer, National Religious Campaign Against Torture, 2009.
  • 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:
    • "Night Music," Herbert O'Driscoll, 2003.
    • "Unquenchable Fire," James F. Kay, 1997.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Refusing Violent Greed," 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):
  • "Are You In?" December 16, 2012, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Denver, The Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley.
  • "Getting There," Rev. Dr. Robert Baggott, Day 1, 2012.
  • "Complex darkness," the Rev. Rob Gieselmann, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2012.
  • Tercer domingo de Adviento (Año C), por El Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, December 16, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
  • "Repent, Ye Saints," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2009.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Look Forward," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
  • "The Fruit of Repentance," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Bible Study, December 16, 2012, Broderick Greer, Virginia Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2012.
  • "Making Moral Choices in Video Games," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Virtual Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. (Philippians 4:8-9)
  • 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)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sharing the Christmas Message," Advent 3C, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2012.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Advent 3C, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Ministry Matters, December 16, 2012.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Advent 3C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship/preaching resource by Hugh H. Drennan from SermonSuite.
  • "Elemental Advent," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • 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, Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2009.
  • Liturgies Online, Advent 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Advent 3, 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 3, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Advent 3C, 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 3, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. "The Great O Antiphons."
  • 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 and others (CofE).  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, Advent 4C, Mompriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • 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.
  • "Rejoice," Worship Ways, UCC, 2012.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Isaiah 12:2-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
  • Call to worship, reflections, Advent readings and music around the theme of "Praying." From Anna's Hosannas.
  • Prayers from the Closet, Advent 3, OT / NT, Stephen Brown, 2012.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 3C, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Prayers of the People, Advent 3, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2012.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Jonathan Shively, Evangelism Connections, 2012.
  • "What Must I Do?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • Prayers of the People by Rev. Dr. Casey G. Baggott, Community Church of Vero Beach, Advent III, Year C,The day following the Sandy Hook School shooting. Based on Philippians 4:4-7.
  • Prayer for Advent 3C and Newtown, CT, 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):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Advent 3C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Advent 3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 3:7-18, 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, "Sharing the Christmas Message," Advent 3C, 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).
  • "On the Fiscal Cliff with John the Baptist," Carolyn J. Sharp, ON Scripture, Odyssey Network, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "The Fruit of Repentance," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Sing for Joy!" reflection by Barbara Bernstengel, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Sing Out, All God's People!” is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired by Zephaniah’s song of joy, that God is saving, healing and renewing. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: ADESTE FIDELES (“O Come, All Ye Faithful”).
    • “John Went Out to Preach God's Word” is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette inspired by John the Baptizer’s call to ethical living and pointing to the Messiah’s coming. This hymn was commissioned by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for new Advent text-related hymns to Christmas carol tunes. Tune: MENDELSSOHN (“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”).
    • "Sing with Joy, You Advent People!" David Wood, 2012. LES ANGES DANS NOS CAMPAGNES 8.7.8.7. with refrain (“Angels We Have Heard on High”)
    • A Hymn for Advent by Rev. David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Advent 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Advent 3, 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 3. 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.
    • 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 3C.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Advent 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Advent 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Advent 3C, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. 2006
    • 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. 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.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Advent 3C, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, December 16, 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 3, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," December 16, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Zephaniah 3:14-20 and The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston, Philippians 4:4-7 and The Christmas Witch by Steven Kellogg, Luke 3:7-18 and Just Right for Christmas by Birdie Black.
  • On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2012.
  • "Come to the Party!" Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "Elemental Advent," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
  • 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.
  • "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 16, 2012.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
  • 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)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• 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
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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