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

The Text This Week
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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
 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bullet Texts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
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/Anglican Lectionary.
bullet Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
bullet United Methodist lectionary readings..
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
bullet American 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 Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Christmas 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Second Sunday after Christmas, January 4, 2004. Preaching Helps by Aaron Couch, Currents in Theology and Mission.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Christmas 2C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
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.
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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 Selected sermon, Christmas 2 (Epiphany Gospel), by the Very Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2004.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, 2nd Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Light 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.
bullet Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Gathering, Christmas 2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2004.
bulletLiturgies Online, Christmas 2, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Christmas 2, LetUsPray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year C - Christmas 2, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bulletGraphics and Bulletin Materials:
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 SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bullet 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.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bulletOriginal Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: On This Day of Celebration Tune:  HYMN TO JOY 8.7.8.7 D "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
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 2.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Christmas 2C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bulletWith Children:
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.