The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Christmas 1C
December 31, 2006
(some congregations use texts for Epiphany
today in 2006-07 cycle)

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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
 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletLectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
bulletLutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
bullet United Methodist lectionary readings..
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2006.
bullet Images and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletYoung Jesus
bulletSamuel
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletCall
bulletWisdom
bulletJourney/Growth
bulletMothers/Mother-types
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Holy Family, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christmas C1, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (1st Sunday after Christmas). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2003.
bullet Jesus Now, Christmas 1C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, December 31, 2006, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet "When We Need Love the Most," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Christmas 1C, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Christmas 1C, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Christmas 1C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet "Feast of the Holy Family," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Christmas 1, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2006.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Christmas 1C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bulletLists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
bullet Psalm 148
bullet Colossians 3:12-17
bullet Luke 2:41-52
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "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.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 1st Sunday of Christmas, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2006.
bullet "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)
bullet 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.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
bullet "'Tis the Season," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "High-Calorie Spirituality," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2006.
bullet Daily Reflection, Christmas 1, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006.
bullet "If Not Now, When? Michaela Bruzzese, Living the Word Lectionary Reflections in Sojourners Online, November-December 2003.
bullet "Holy Family/Wholly Family," Walter Burghardt, S.J., The Living Pulpit.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "In the Temple," the Rev. Dr. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2006.
bullet "Growing in Wisdom and Stature," Bruce G. Epperly, Process and Faith, 2006.
bullet Selected Sermon, Christmas 1 / New Year's Eve (RCL), by the Rev. Melford Bud Holland, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2006.
bullet Selected sermon, Christmas 1, by the Rev. Sr. Thea Joy Browne, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2003.
bullet Holy Innocents/Christmas 1, David Zersen, 2003. Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "Honor Life - in Its Early Years and in Its Decline," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "Words to Live By; A Light to Guide," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, 1st Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "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.
bullet "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.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Holy Family - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet "Love and Rebellion: Youth Reflection on Luke 2:39-52," Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2006.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Christmas 1, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2006.
bulletLight on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages. 
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletThe Text This Week's Christmas Resources Page.
bulletA wonderful, comprehensive list of links & resources for Advent and Christmas at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's award-winning A Holy Christmas.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet 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.
bullet Gathering, Christmas 1, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2006.
bullet 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.
bullet Mustard Seeds, Christmas 1C, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, Christmas 1, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship Well Liturgy Online, Christmas Season, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet "My Father's Interests," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Christmas 1, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year C - Christmas 1, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet 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.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", Christmas 1, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Holy Family, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Christmas 1, 2006, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art, Holy Family, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bullet 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.
bullet Mustard Seeds, Christmas 1C, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet 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.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Christmas 1, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2006.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet"Clothe Your Children," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet 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.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Christmas 1C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Christmas 1C, 2006, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Holy Family, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Christmas 1, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2006.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Holy Family - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Christmas 1, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2006.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.