Easter C
March 31, 2013
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Acts 10:34-43
or Isaiah 65:17-25
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
United Methodist reading: Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
I Corinthians 15:19-26
or Acts 10:34-43
Roman Catholic reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26
or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
United Methodist reading: I Corinthians 15:19-26
John 20:1-18
or Luke 24:1-12
Roman Catholic
reading: John 20:1-9
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: Early BCP - Primary BCP - Primary 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:
- 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): - Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Resurrection Joy," commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Eric Barreto, Nancy Koester, Sharon H. Ringe, Craig R. Koester.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Triduum, 2010: Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Easter Day, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Preaching Helps (Easter Sunday, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter, 2010, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." -
Exegesis, Fr. Tim Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2010. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary. -
Sermon Nuggets, Easter C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
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Rumors, for April 4, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." - Jesus Now, Easter Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
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"The
Resurrection of Jesus,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. - SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Easter, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Parallels at the Empty Tomb, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren, Glen Arm, Maryland.
- Starters for Sunday, 4 April, 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.
- "A New Dispensation," Jin S. Kim, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
- Sermon Brainwave, April 4, 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, Resurrection Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "'They Have Taken Away My Lord and I Do Not Know Where They Have Laid Him,'" Easter Sunday, guest essay by Kathryn Greene-McCreight, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 essay by Dan Clendenin.
- Why I Need the Resurrection, Kara Root, Carl Gregg, Monica Coleman, Doug Paggitt, Amy Julia Becker, Shane Mullin, Alyce McKenzie, Bruce Epperly, Jim Ward, Patheos, 2010.
- Who's Afraid of an Empty Tomb? David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- Preaching the Easter Texts: Matt Skinner offers a few suggestions on how to work the gospel text for Easter Sunday, video at WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
- "Grounded Hope," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "The Spiritual Practice of Remembering," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Day of the Resurrected Dead, Lectionary Reflection, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Resurrection of the Lord, Year C, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2010.
- First Look, Lee Koontz, reflectious, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
- Easter 2010, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Easter Sunday, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Easter Day, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter Vigil/Principal Service of Easter, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church. -
The Christian Century:
- "Unnatural Event," Theodore J. Wardlaw, 2007.
- "No Time to Linger," Suzanne Guthrie, 2005.
- "Savior at Large," Craig Barnes, 2002.
- "Empty Tomb, Empty Talk," Thomas G. Long, 2001.
- "We Have Seen the Lord," Richard Lischer, 1999.
- "Escape from the Tomb," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
- "Mary and the Body Snatchers," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
- "The Birth of Hope," Darrell Jodock, 1995.
- "Reflections: He Is Risen," Christianity Today. See also Easter Section at Christianity Today.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Easter Imagination," Walter Brueggemann, "The Power of Suffering Love," 2010.
- "From Fear to Courage," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "The Shelter of God," 2007.
- "He Has Risen!" Michaela Bruzzese, "Losing Our Grip," 2004.
- "'I Shall Not Die, But Live!'" Michaela Bruzzese, "Practicing Resurrection," 2001.
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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):
- "Resurrection Biscuits," the Rev. Susan Sparks, Day 1, 2010.
- Sample Sermon (Luke 24) by Kate Huey at UCC's SAMUEL.
- Sermons that Work, the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, ECUSA, 2010.
- Easter Sunday, archived homilies, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, The Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2010.
- "Power for Ministry," Rev. Richard Lischer, Duke Divinity School, 2009.
- "Easter Morning," and "Ragman," Walter Wangerin and Ken Medema, at 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club. Text, audio, and video files available.
- Easter Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "Is There Any Hope?" the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2007.
- Selected Sermon, Easter Day (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
- "What Happened?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- Easter (The Feast of the Passover of the Lord), Background and Homily, Fr. Andrew Greeley, 2004.
- "A No-Nonsense Message!" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Easter Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Victim to Victor," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Luke 24)
- "Entertaining Angels," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Acts 10)
- Soul in a Bowl, devotional links/study for small groups, Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Easter Sunday, 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 Day, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, Easter, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
- Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter Day, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Easter Sunday C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
- Bilingual Easter Sunrise Service, and "Work of the Untamed God," Where the Wild One Leads, Lent, 2007. Metropolitan Community Churches.
- Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran
Church, Portland, OR:
- Easter Morning: a service of the dawning of new light with Holy Communion.
- Easter Day: All Things Are Made New: a service of light with Holy Communion.
- Easter Sunrise Resources at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
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Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). - Liturgies for Easter Day: Festival Eucharist for Easter Day following Easter Vigil, Festival Eucharist for Easter Day with Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Easter Vigil/Easter Morning liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.
- Liturgies Online, Easter Sunday, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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. - Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lector's Notes, Easter Sunday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - Easter Day. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
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Outside the Box, Easter, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. -
"Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. -
Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. - "Too Marvelous for Words," Service Prayers for Easter Sunday, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (pdf)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- 21st Century Worship Resources for Easter Sunday, Year C, the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD
- Testify: A Call to Worship for the Sundays of Easter (for Youth, Young Adults and the Young at Heart), the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD, 2010.
- A Prayer for Easter (Luke 24), An Easter Prayer (Matthew 28), Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
- Starters for Sunday, 4 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Easter Sunday Morning Prayer, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
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- 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 Images: Easter, 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.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Easter Sunrise / Easter, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Easter Scenes - images to use for Easter texts - powerpoint, bulletin, etc. Photographs by HopeandHealing.org, may be used by congregations and individuals.
- Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Victim to Victor," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Multiple Easter films, some free, at The Work of the People this week!
- Easter is Coming, film by WorkingPreacher.org.
- 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 Day, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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"Radical Resurrection," reflection by
Rev. K. Jason Coker,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," by Charles Wesley. Choral setting, Tom Council, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise," Jackson W. Henry, new setting and tune for familiar Easter text. United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Lift the Light," Linda Dickson and George Mann, Eastertide Response for SSATB Choir, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," PowerPoint hymn version for projection, The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. (.ppt file)
- "Before an Open, Empty Tomb," Easter Hymn by R. Richard Garland. Tune: DUKE STREET.
- "Listen Sisters, Listen Brothers!" hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Based on 1 Corinthians 15. Tune: BEACH SPRING.
- "To the Tomb on Easter Day," David Ourisman, original hymn based on the Markan Easter narrative. Available for free download and use. Copyright notice must be kept intact.
- "Be Present Now Dear Risen Lord," a Hymn for Easter Eucharist by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia. Tune: Tallis Canon, 88.88.
- "The Angel Rolled the Stone Away," for a capella SATB choir by Sandy Willard Rogers. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- "On Friday, When the Sky Was Dark," the Rev. Andrew Pratt. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
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"Go, Mary," Sandy Willard Rogers, Huntersville, NC. United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
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Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter Day C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
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Psalm Settings: - "Give your Thanks to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, three settings, Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter Day, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Easter Day, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD. (pdf)
- The Billabong, Easter Day, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship, Volume Two: Lent-Easter. Sibelius and .pdf files of traditional hymns, with chord symbols for singers/keyboardists/guitarists. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- 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.
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Choral Anthem Project, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. -
Lectionary Hymns, Easter C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. - Sing for Joy, Easter, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Together to Celebrate, Easter Day, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Triduum, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Starters for Sunday, 4 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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- Gathering, Easter Sunday C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "Easter Dreaming," Easter, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Ideas and Talks for Easter, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Proclaiming Faith, Easter Sunday, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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- 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)
- "Easter TV," Jim Hatherly. (.doc file)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
