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Epiphany 4C
February 3, 2013
Sponsored by Pastor Susan Langhauser
in thanksgiving for Pastor Roger Gustafson
and Advent Lutheran Church, Olathe, Kansas.

Image: Tissot, James, 1886-1894
Brow of the Hill Near Nazareth
from Art in the Christian Tradition,
a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

Click on Scripture for study resources

Jeremiah 1:4-10
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

Psalm 71:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 71:1-17

1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13
or 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Luke 4:21-30

 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • 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:
    • Prophets
    • Jeremiah
  • Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
    • Prophet/Prophecy
    • Individuality/Identity
    • Suffering Servant
    • Call
    • Faith
    • Hope
    • Love
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
  • Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 4, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "A Rough and Tumble Reception," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, February 3, 2013.
  • SAMUEL, "Prophet on the Edge / Called to Wisdom," UCC, 2013.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 4, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Epiphany 4, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 4, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 4, 2013, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 4C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • "Embracing the Excluded," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 4C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for January 31, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 4C, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
• 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Jeremiah 1:4-10
  • Psalm 71
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
  • Luke 4:21-30
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Acts of Love?? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
  • "Three Questions and a Promise," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2013.
  • "God's Odd Choices," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • "Immigration Reform and the Challenges of Generosity," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, 2013.
  • "The Nones," Anne Howard, A Word in Time, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
  • "Putting Words in Your Mouth,," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "'From a White Colonitst to a Black Councilman," Epiphany 4C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007.
  • "Edge of the Cliff," "Becoming You," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • "Whom do you assume that I am?" Lectionary Reflection, bethscib, 2013.
  • "The Mount of Jumpification," Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "The Greatest of These," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Amy Schifrin, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Mary Lautensleger, 2013.
  • "Oh Boy Jeremiah," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "A Confusion of Lights," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2013.
  • "The Excellent Way," Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "The Aerial View," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "'The Old Home Town Acts the Same...'" Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2013.
  • "Rejoice in the Truth," Janice Love, The Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Alexander the (Passionate) Corrector," Neil Chappell, A Weird Thing, 2013.
  • "When Do Prophecies Cease?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
  • Jesus: A Spiritual Man Confronts Religious People, Richard Mario Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "Only," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
  • Jesus Returns to His Hometown, Bob Stuhlman, Stories from a Priestly Life.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2013.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2013.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
  • The Hardest Question, 2013.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2013
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Love and Virtue," Mark Ryan, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Known by God, I Love," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles Allen, Michael Miller, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT perspective)
  • "Have You 'Herd'?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 4, 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.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Book 'Em," William Willimon,  2004.
    • "Home Court Disadvantage," Frederick Niedner, 2001.
    • "Beyond the Polarization: Grace and Surprise in Worship," Peter W. Marty, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Subversive Lives," Walter Brueggemann, "Wondrous, Inexplicable, Demanding Newness," 2010.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "You're Nothing Without It," the Rev. Michael Bos, Day 1, 2013.
  • "Agape," Frederick Buechner, 2013.
  • "Putting God's Expectations above Our Own," Rev. Danae Ashley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, February 3, 2013.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
  • 4 Epifanía (C) – 2013, por El Rvdo. Antonio Brito, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • "Love Is for Grownups," the Very Rev. Robert Wright, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Growing Pains," the Rev. Francis Miller, Day 1, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "What's in a Name?" Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
  • "When God Calls," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
  • "Prophet on the Edge," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
  • Bible Study, Epiphany 4, 2013, Will Stanley, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • "Forgiveness is God's Purpose," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Luke 4)
  • "What's Retirement For?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Aging," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 71)
  • "For Better or For Worse," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Marriage," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (1 Corinthians 13)
  • 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

• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Worship Planning Helps: Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Ministers of God," Epiphany 4C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 4, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 4, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters, February 3, 2013.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
  • "Putting Words in Your Mouth,," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • The Lord is our strength -- Worship resources by James R. Wilson from SermonSuite.
  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 4C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 4C, 2013, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • "Embracing the Excluded," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 4, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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 - Epiphany 4. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 4C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Litany and Reflective Prayer, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB.  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, "The Tongue of Mortals," MomPriest, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  • Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People for All Epiphany, Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Service Prayers for Epiphany 4," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 4, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
  • Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
  • "Becoming You," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 71:1-6, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Wednesday Worship Piece, Joanna Harader, Spacious Faith, 2013.
  • Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2013.
  • "Jeremiah's Call," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
  • Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
• 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.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Sunday 4C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Epiphany 4C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 4:21-30, Luke 4:21-30 #2, 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Ministers of God," Epiphany 4C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
  • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
  • "The Greatest of These," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
  • "When God Calls," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "When the Message Is an Inconvenient Truth," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "God Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Original hymn to the tune TALLIS CANON.
    • Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (Race Relations Sunday): God, With Joy We Look Around Us  Tune:  REGENT SQUARE   "Angels, from the Realms of Glory"
    • "Stop the Clanging," Brenton Prigge, REGENT SQUARE, NewHymn, 2007.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 4C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "The Lord Is My Refuge," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.  See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms, Psalm 71:1-6 set to Ein Feste Burg (87 87 66 66 7)
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 4, 2013, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
    • Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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 4.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 4C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy playlist. Epiphany 4, 2010. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. 2007.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
    • Together to Celebrate, February 3, 2013, 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):
  • Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 4C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
  • "Like Meat Loves Salt," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "The Greatest of These Is Love," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • Little People, Big Word, D. Ditmer, 2013.
  • "Putting Words in Your Mouth,," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Cookie Cutter," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Jesus In The News -- Children’s sermon by Wesley T. Runk from SermonSuite.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 4C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ministry Matters, February 3, 2013.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• BUECHNER RESOURCES INDEX
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Reformation Day - Oct 31
• All Saints - Nov 1
• All Souls - Nov 2
• Pr26/OT31/P+24 - Nov 3
• Pr27/OT32/P+25 - Nov 10
• Veterans Day - Nov 11
• Pr28/OT33/P+26 - Nov 17
• Reign of Christ/
  Christ the King - Nov 24
• Thanksgiving - Nov 28
• St Andrew - Nov 30
• Advent 1A - Dec 1
• World AIDS Day - Dec 1
• Advent 2A - Dec 8
• Advent 3A - Dec 15
• St Thomas - Dec 21
• Advent 4A - Dec 22
• Christmas Eve/Day
• St Stephen - Dec 26
• St John - Dec 27
• Holy Innocents - Dec 28
• Christmas 1A - Dec 29
• Name of Jesus/Mary - Jan 1
• New Year - Jan 1
• Christmas 2A - Jan 5
• Epiphany - Jan 5/6
• Baptism/Epiphany 1 - Jan 12
• MLK, Jr. - Jan 15
• Confession Peter - Jan 18
• Prayer Christian Unity
  - Jan 18-25
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 19
• Conversion Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 26
• Epiphany 4 - Feb 2
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 9
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 16
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 23
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Last Epiphany - Mar 2
  (Transfiguration)
• Epiphany 8 - Mar 2 (RC)
• Ash Wednesday - Mar 5
• Lent 1 - Mar 9
• Lent 2 - Mar 16
• St Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 3 - Mar 23
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Lent 4 - Mar 30
• Lent 5 - April 6
• Palms Liturgy - April 13
• Passion Liturgy -April 13
• Maundy Thursday -April 17
• Good Friday - April 18
• Easter Vigil - April 19/20
• Easter Sunday - April 20

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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