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Christmas 1C
December 31, 2006
(some congregations use texts for
Epiphany
today in 2006-07 cycle)
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources:
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Roman
Catholic reading: Sirach 3:2-6,
12-14 or
I Sam.
1:20-22, 24-28
Psalm 148
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 128:1-5
Colossians 3:12-17
Roman Catholic
reading: Colossians 3:12-21
Luke
2:41-52
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Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Holy Family, 2006. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Christmas C1, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (1st
Sunday after Christmas). Safiyah
Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2003. |
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Jesus Now,
Christmas 1C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures
Jesus Then & Now. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
December 31, 2006, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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"When We
Need Love the Most," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Christmas 1C, Steve
Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Christmas 1C, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions,
quotations. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Christmas 1C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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"Feast of the
Holy Family,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Christmas 1,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2006. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Text
Studies, Christmas 1C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"The
Hidden Years of Jesus: A Spirituality of Invisibility and Obscurity,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
1st Sunday of Christmas, John Pridmore,
Church Times, 2006. |
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"Growing in
Wisdom and Stature," Mona West, David Wynn, Irene Monroe,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Christmas 1, 2006. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006. |
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"'Tis the Season," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "High-Calorie
Spirituality,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2006. |
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Daily Reflection,
Christmas 1, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006. |
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"If Not Now, When? Michaela Bruzzese,
Living the Word Lectionary Reflections in Sojourners Online,
November-December
2003. |
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"Holy
Family/Wholly Family," Walter Burghardt, S.J., The Living
Pulpit. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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"In the
Temple," the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2006. |
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"Growing in Wisdom and Stature," Bruce G. Epperly, Process and Faith,
2006. |
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Selected Sermon,
Christmas 1 / New Year's Eve (RCL), by the Rev. Melford Bud Holland, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2006. |
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Selected sermon,
Christmas 1, by the Rev. Sr. Thea Joy Browne, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003. |
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Holy Innocents/Christmas 1, David Zersen,
2003. Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday
Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Honor Life - in Its Early Years and in Its Decline," Dianne Bergant,
CSA, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2003. |
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"Words to Live By; A Light to Guide," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
1st Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"The Childhood of Jesus," study guide for adults, Robert B.
Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Children," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
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"16-Year Old Stands up against Coke for Environmental Issues,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2006. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Holy Family - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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"Love and Rebellion: Youth Reflection on Luke 2:39-52," Worship Ways,
United Church of Christ, 2006. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Christmas 1, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2006. |
| Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
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| 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. |
| The Text This Week's
Christmas
Resources Page. |
| A wonderful, comprehensive list of links & resources
for Advent and Christmas at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's award-winning A
Holy Christmas. |
| Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps
(December 31/January 6, 2007 - Christmas 1/Epiphany): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Christmas 1, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2006. |
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Liturgy
for the Celebration of Life, Christmas 1C, 2006. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal
Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT. |
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Mustard Seeds,
Christmas 1C, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgies
Online, Christmas 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Worship Well
Liturgy Online, Christmas Season, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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"My Father's
Interests,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Christmas 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church
in Australia. |
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Sermons
and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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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, Year C -
Christmas
1, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater,
Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Lector's Notes,
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Offertory Prayers for
December, 2006, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection", Christmas 1, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist,
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Holy Family, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Christmas 1, 2006, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip Art,
Holy Family, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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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. |
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Mustard Seeds,
Christmas 1C, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Taking Faith Home,
December 31, 2006, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free
intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with
at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions
for service. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Christmas 1,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada,
2006. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Lectionary Hymns,
United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
| "Clothe
Your Children,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from
Hymnsite.com. |
| The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder,
Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One:
Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General
Board of Discipleship. |
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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
Christmas
1. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Christmas 1C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Christmas 1C, 2006, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Holy Family, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Christmas 1, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2006. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Holy Family - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Christmas 1,
Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2006. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church,
Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html)
formats. |
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| 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. |
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