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.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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.
- PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
Images and Movies:
- Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
- Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Take a look at the movie "Chariots of Fire" for a great clip about ultimate allegiance. Eric is forced to stand in front of the prince and the chair of the Olympic committee and literally choose between allegiance to the state and allegiance to God.
  - Suffering Servant figures
  - Confrontation with Evil
  - Faith
  - Covenant
  - Death/Grief
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Fred Gaiser, Joel LeMon, Sally A. Brown, David Tiede.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Christ the King, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Preaching 'Reign of Christ' Sunday as a Progressive Christian," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2010.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Reign of Christ C, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christ the King, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Reign of Christ/Christ the King, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Preaching Helps (Christ the King / Reign of Christ, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 28, 2010, Russ Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 34C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Christ the King, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- "Service; Not Domination!" Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday, 21 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
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:
- Christ the King, Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- Proper 29 Project, 2010.
- Praying with Awe, Christ the King C, Rick Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- "Christ the King, Christ the Head," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2010.
- "Death Cackles," Larry Patten, And Yet, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon by Rev. the Rev. Dr. J. Barry Vaughn, with PowerPoint.
- Come and Gather, Ron Hopson, Alma Crawford, Tat-Siong Benny Liew, D. Mark Wilson, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- Daily Reflection, Christ the King, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, (Christ the King, Sunday next before Advent) Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Michael Pasquarello III, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
- "The Absence of God's Presence: Mother Teresa, Martin Luther and Psalm 46," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Reign of Christ, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Last Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, 2004. (Episcopal Lectionary) Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- Articles from The Christian Century:
  - "Super Glue," Peter W. Marty, 2004.
  - "The Other Kingdom," Michael Battle, 2001.
  - "Signs of the King," Rosalind Brown, 1998.
  - "The Magic Kingdom," Pheme Perkins, 1989. (incorrectly attributed at Religion Online site)
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Tender Mercies," Walter Brueggemann, "'God's Reign Cracks into Our World" 2010.
  - "Looking for the Light," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Cycles of Death and Rebirth," 2007.
  - "A Stunning Portrayal," Michaela Bruzzese, "Wake Up!" 2001.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Sermons that Work, Christ the King, the Rev. Rob Gieselmann, ECUSA, 2010.
- "Image of the Invisible," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2007.
- Selected Sermon, Christ the King (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. J. Barry Vaughn, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
- Christ the King Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- Feast of Christ the King, Andrew M. Greeley, "author, priest, sociologist," 2004.
- "Long Live the King!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- "Fit for a King," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2001.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Reign of Christ Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "The Christian Way of Knowing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Colossians 1:15-20) Focus article, "The Christian Way of Knowing," Jonathan R. Wilson.
- "The Meaning of Vocation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Colossians 1)
- "Loosening Our Grip," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Colossians 1)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- 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):
- Worship Planning Helps (Christ the King / Reign of Christ, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Reign of Christ, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, November, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- LCA Worship Resources, Day of the Fulfilment/Christ the King, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship Resources, Christ the King / Reign of Christ, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 25, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Mustard Seeds, "Servant Power," Christ the King C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Christ the King, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- "Christ Reigns!" Bill Fletcher, The Practice of Jesus, 2010.
- Liturgy for Christ the King Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- 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, Year C - Christ the King. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- The Billabong, Reign of Christ, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (NZPB/HKMA)
- Starters for Sunday, 21 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Call to Worship, November 21, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, Christ the King C, 2010.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Christ the King, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Christ the King/Reign of Christ, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Christ the King/Reign of Christ, UMC GBOD.
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, Christ the King. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Christ the King C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 23:33-43, Luke 23:33-43 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Christ the King at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustrations. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading. Liberation emphasis.
- The sign above Jesus during the crucifixion, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Colossian Hymn," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "God Our Refuge and Strength," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 46 set to Sweet Hour (LMD) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Reign of Christ / Christ the King, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Christ the King / Reign of Christ, UMC GBOD, 2010.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - 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 Reign of Christ.
  - The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 34C / Christ the King, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Christ the King, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Gathering, Reign of Christ, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  - Starters for Sunday, 21 November, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Christ the King, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  - Together to Celebrate, Christ the King / Reign of Christ, 2010, 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):
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," November 21, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010. Connections: Jeremiah 23:1-6 and A Young Shepherd by Cat Urbigkit; Colossians 1:11-20 and At the Break of Day by Nikki Grimes and Shiny Touchy Smelly: Creation Story Joanna Bicknell; Luke 23:33-43 and At Jerusalem's Gate: Poems of Easter by Nikki Grimes and Love One Another: The Last Days of Jesus by Lauren Thompson.
- Worshiping with Children, Christ the King / Reign of Christ, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2010.
- Gathering, Reign of Christ, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Late Fall, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- "King Backward," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Mustard Seeds, "Servant Power," Christ the King C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Christ the King Wordsearch, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com.
- Lectionary Puzzles, Reign of Christ/Christ the King. 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)
For Children:
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

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