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.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Revelation
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Unity
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 Eric Barreto, J. Clinton McCann, Brian Peterson, Mary Hinkle Shore.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 7/Ascension, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Breaking Chains," commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Preaching Helps (Easter 7/Ascension, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 7/Ascension, 2010, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Easter 7, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Jesus Now, Easter 7C. 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, Easter 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday, 16 May, 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:
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Truth and Consequences,", Bromleigh McCleneghan, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
- Sermon Brainwave, May 16, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Messy Church" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- Easter 7C: Thoughts and Exegesis, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- "The High Priestly Prayer and the Challenge of a Lifetime," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- The Gift of Water (Living and Otherwise), Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- "One Holy, Catholic, and [Divided] Church," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
- "The Last and Best Word: 'The Grace of the Lord Jesus Be with All'," Easter 7C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- First Look: John 17:20-26, Lee Koontz, reflectious, 2010.
- Easter 7C, Matt & Laura Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
- "God Calls Out, 'Come Together!'" Mark D. Jordan, David O. Jenkins, Bridgette Young, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 7, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- "In Which We Begin Again: Ascension & Pentecost," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook. (Use of Images.)
- The Christian Century:
  - "Blinded by the Light," Suzanne Guthrie, 2001.
  - "With the World Watching," James C. Somerville, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Social Disturbance," Walter Brueggemann, "Refusing the Deathly World of Anxiety," 2010.
  - "Tending the Flames," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "The Shelter of God," 2007.
  - "From Death to Life," Michaela Bruzzese, "The Eternal Thou," 2004.
- 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, Ascension Sunday, the Rev. Frank Logue, ECUSA, 2010.
- "Don't Be Deceived," the Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Day 1, 2007.
- Selected Sermon, Easter 7 (RCL), by the Rev. Debbie Royals, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
- "Dream the Impossible Dream," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- "Reading the Will," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Breaking Chains," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Ascension Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Choices and Consequences," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Easter 7, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- 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

Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
- Worship Planning Helps (Easter 7/Ascension, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Easter 7C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "One But Not the Same/United but Not Homogenous," Easter 7, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, May, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 7C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 7C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Easter 7C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
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 - Easter 7. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Easter 7, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
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.
- Clip Art, Easter 7C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: John 17:20-26, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- 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.
- Jesus Prays That They Might Be One, Jesus is the Fulfillment of the Law, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Easter 7, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Mustard Seeds, "One But Not the Same/United but Not Homogenous," Easter 7, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Choices and Consequences," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Easter 7, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- "Shaken to the Foundations," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "O for A Faith that May Inspire," hymn for Ascension Sunday by Marilyn Thornton, music: Old Hundredth. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Hear, Hear the Thunder," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 97 set to St Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 7C/Ascension, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Easter 7/Ascension, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  - 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 Easter 7.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - The Billabong, Easter 7, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Easter 7C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Easter 7, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Gathering, Easter 7C, 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, 16 May, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ascension/Easter 7C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  - Together to Celebrate, Easter 7, 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):
- Gathering, Easter 7C, 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, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Easter 7, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles. 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)
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

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