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Christmas 2C
(not used in 2007)
Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources:
Jeremiah 31:7-14
/ Sirach 24:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: Sirach 24:1-4, 8-12
or use Epiphany Readings
Psalm 147:12-20
/ Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20
or use Epiphany Readings
Ephesians 1:3-14
Roman Catholic reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18
or use Epiphany Readings
John 1:(1-9), 10-18
Roman Catholic reading: John 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
or use Epiphany Readings
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Texts:
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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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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Christmas 2, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Second Sunday after Christmas, January 4, 2004. Preaching Helps by Aaron
Couch, Currents in Theology and Mission. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Christmas 2C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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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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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
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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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Selected
sermon, Christmas 2 (Epiphany Gospel), by the Very Rev. Charles
Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2004. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes, 2nd Sunday
after Christmas, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study
of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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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. |
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Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Gathering,
Christmas 2, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2004. |
| Liturgies
Online, Christmas 2, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, 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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Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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| Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
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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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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back 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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Art to Heart,
Jeff Dugan. Suggestions for classic artwork to use with each week's liturgy.
Jeff also offers the opportunity to purchase PowerPoint presentations of
classic art for weekly liturgical use. |
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Bulletin
Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho.
Scroll down for Year C index. |
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Hymns and Music:
| Hymn
Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions
for the Sunday Lectionary.") |
| Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette:
On This Day of
Celebration Tune: HYMN TO JOY 8.7.8.7 D "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore
Thee" |
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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 2. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Christmas 2C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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| With Children:
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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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