All Saints Day C

All Saints C
November 1, 2016
(may be used November 6 in many churches)
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14

Psalm 149
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 24:1-6

Ephesians 1:11-23
Roman Catholic reading: 1 John 3:1-3

Luke 6:20-31
Roman Catholic reading and Episcopal reading (service 1): Matthew 5:1-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: Service 1 - Service 2
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
- 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.
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.
- Preaching This Week commentary, All Saints C, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2016, 2013. 2009.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2016.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2015.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2015.
- All Saints' Day, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, All Saints Sunday Year C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Text Studies, All Saints Day, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
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.
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
- Saintly Vulnerability,David Lose, ... in the Meantime, 2016.
- Blessed Are You Who Are Poor, Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
- This Blog is (NOT) about Marriage, William Culpepper, 2016.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
- "A Generous Dispenser of Divine Mercy: The Canonization of St Teresa of Calcutta", Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2016.
- Saintly Robe Fitting? Thomas Beam, 2016.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2016.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2016.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2016.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2016.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2016.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2016.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2016.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2016.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2016
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2016.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2016.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2016.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2016.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2016.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2016.
- "All the Saints," Greg Carey, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
- "Losers," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
- "For Those Who Walked With Us," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
- Preacher's Study, William H. Petersen, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
- "Blessed Are..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- Just Plain Saints, Thomas Beam, 2013.
- I Kings 19:1-18 (All Saints, 2013), (Narrative Lectionary) Rob Myallis, Lectionary Greek, 2013.
- Care for Creation Commentary, Tom Mundahl," Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- "Saint Who? Saint YOU!" Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- "For All the Saints," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
- Grounded & Rooted in Love, Laura and Matt Norvell, 2010.
- Remembering All Saints, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
- Luminous Wisdom of Night: Reflections on All Saints and All Souls, Christine Valters Painter, Patheos, 2010.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Get Well Card," Deacon Sil, 2016.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- "Small Acts of Love," Nadia Bolz Weber, 2013.
- "The Blessings of the Saints" the Rev. Marshall Jolly, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- "She Went On," Nathan Mattox, Morris, OK.
- "Saint Carlton Is Lowest," the Very Rev. Samuel G. Candler, Day 1, 2010.
- All Saints Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- Spiritual Friendships, the Rev. Glenn Ethridge, Day 1, 2010.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "For All the Saints," All Saints Day C, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013. (Intergenerational Lesson Plans)
- "The Finkenwalde Project," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Matthew 5:1-12)
- 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 Pentecost Resources Page.Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
- Worship Resources, 24 after Pentecost / All Saints, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, All Saints, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for All Saints' Vigil (Halloween), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Liturgical Resources by Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, C - All Saints, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, All Saints, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box: Totenfest, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Sunday Prayer for All Saints' Day / Proper 27C, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 149, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013. (scroll down for All Saints)
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
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, All Saints. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- All Saints at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "For Those Who Walked With Us," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "I Believe (The Apostles' Creed)," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D (?Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken?) The hymn based on the Creed celebrates "We're surrounded by God's people, saints who in our Lord believe."
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Sing Ye Believers," (Psalm 149) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 149 set to CWM Rhondda (87 87 877)
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
  - Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
  - Shepherd Sounds, All Saints C. 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 selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - 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 All Saints' Day.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Choral Anthem Project, All Saints C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, All Saints A, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  - Together to Celebrate, All Saints, 2013, 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, All Saints Day, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- "For All the Saints," All Saints Day C, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013. (Intergenerational Lesson Plans)
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Talks to Children, All Saints. Object lessons by Rev Donald McCorkindale, Church of Scotland, et al.
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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, All Saints. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
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.