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Epiphany 2C
January 14, 2007
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Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links and resources:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 96:1-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians
12:4-11
John 2:1-11
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Special Day Resources:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day/Sunday |
| Special Day Resources:
The Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity |
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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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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Ordinary 2C, 2007. Commentary,
historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 2C, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Epiphany
2C, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Epiphany 2C, 2007, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions,
quotations. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
January 14, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 2C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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Starters for Sunday,
14 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Epiphany 2C, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Epiphany 2,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, 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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"The God of the
Celebration,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Text
Studies, Epiphany 2C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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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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"The
Miracle at Cana: A Whole Lot of Strong Wine,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Epiphany 2, 2007. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007. |
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"Shining for
Justice," Mona West, David Wynn, Irene Monroe,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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Daily Reflection,
Ordinary 2, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2007. |
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"Defining Moment," Jack Good, The Christian Century, 2004. |
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"Glorious Promises," lectionary commentary by Frederick Niedner, The
Christian Century, 2000. At Religion Online. |
| Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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,
Epiphany 2 (RCL), by Katarina K Whitley, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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A
Sermon for 2 Epiphany, Samuel Zumwalt, 14 January 2007, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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2 Epiphany,
the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of
sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download
times.) |
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Selected sermon,
Epiphany 2, by the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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"A Different Kind of Inauguration 1," John R Donahue, SJ,
America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2001. |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
| "A
Fairytale Nothing,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007. |
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"Believe!"
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 2 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
| 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. |
| Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
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Worship Planning Helps
(Epiphany 2, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Epiphany 2C, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Mustard Seeds,
Epiphany 2C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Liturgies
Online, Epiphany 2C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Worship Well
Liturgy Online, Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church
in Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 2C, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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"The Good Wine,"
The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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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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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year C - Epiphany 2. General intercessions for Sundays
and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal]
Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Ordinary 2C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas, Ordinary 2C, Center for Liturgy, St Louis
University. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Prayer
of the Church, Confession of St Peter/Epiphany 2, LetUsPray, Lutheran Church Missouri
Synod. |
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Starters for Sunday,
14 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist,
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 2C, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 2C, 2007, the Rev. Brian K. Fleet, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Epiphany 2C, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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Offertory Prayers for
January, 2007, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Clip Art, Epiphany
2C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
John 2:1-11,
John 2:1-11 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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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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Mustard Seeds,
Epiphany 2C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Taking Faith Home,
January 14, 2007, 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. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Epiphany 2,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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"There
Are Many Ways of Sharing," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: NETTLETON 8.7
8.7 D "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing." |
| The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder,
Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Hymn
selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com. |
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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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
Epiphany 2. |
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"Best for
Last,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Epiphany 2C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Starters for Sunday,
14 January 2007. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers &
Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church
of Scotland. |
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Prayers and
Musical Ideas,
Ordinary 2C, 2007. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for
Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Epiphany 2, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Gathering,
Epiphany 2C, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Ordinary 2 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany,
Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007. |
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Ordinary 2C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by
Larry Broding. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of 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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| 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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