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:
  - Pentecost/Holy Spirit
  - Tower of Babel
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Holy Spirit
  - Unity
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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Pentecost, 2013. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013. 2010.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Pentecost, Ignacio Castuera, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- "Pentecost in Contexts," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- SAMUEL, Steven Lewis, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, May 19, 2013.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- "'Peace I Leave with You,' War & Conflicts," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Commentary (not RCL), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
- Jesus Now, Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Pentecost, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- 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).
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, Many Tongues Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- "When Will Your Next Pentecost Be?" David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013. 2010.
- "Nickolet's Sermon Writing for Pentecost," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- "Back from the Dead," Pentecost, guest essay by Edwina Gateley. Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 guest essay by Kathryn Greene-McCreight.
- An Intimate Pentecost, Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "When We Breathe Together," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
- "New Church," Anne Howard, A Word in Time, Beatitudes Society, 2013.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Linda Flynn, 2013.
- Welcome to the Family, Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- "Sense Where None Seems Possible,," Nancy Rockwell, A Bite in the Apple, 2013.
- "The Divine Protest of Pentecost," David R. Henson, Edges of Faith, 2013.
- "After All the Jelly Beans Are Gone...Comes Pentecost," "Pentecost for the Rest of Us," Jack Levison, spiritchatter, 2013.
- "Kindle," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "God Stuck Her Tongue Out," Michael Coffey, 2013.
- Reflection on Pentecost, Year C. Rick Morley. 2012 Reflection.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- "Where in the World," Jim McCoy, The Ekklesia Project, 2013.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
- "The Day of Pentecost," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- "Pentecost Isn't About the Pyrotechnics," John C. Holbert, 2013.
- Pentecost and the Boldness in the Holy Spirit, Phil Fox Rose, On the Way, 2013.
- A Splash of Red, Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
- Pentecost Happened, Caryn Riswold, feminismxianity, 2013.
- Christian Leadership Center Commentary, Richard O. Johnson, 2013.
- Oh How the Holy Spirit Still Moves, Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- Who Was There and Why Do You Care? Bruce Maples, 2013.
- "Bearing Witness," Rick Fry, 2013.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- "What Does This Mean?" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "Learning about the Holy Spirit from Mrs. Szymanski," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
- Smokin'! -- Stories for Pentecost by Frank R. Fisher, Gregory L. Tolle, Ron Lavin from SermonSuite.
- "We Are Meant to Be One," Steve Goodier, Life Support Systems, 2013.
- "The Spirit of Truth," Thomas Beam, 2013.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 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.
- How the Holy Spirit Moves Today...in 100 Words or Less, A Spirit-Centered Progressive (Bruce Epperly), The Word, Holy Spirit: Closer to Us Than Our Own Breathing, Sam Hamilton-Poor, Pentecost Meditation: "The Inside Story," Alyce McKenzie, "Holy Spirit: Lust, Life and Love," Jason Derr, Patheos.
- "Messy Church," Jo Bailey Wells, Faith and Leadership, 2010.
- "Listen for the whisper of the wind," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- "Presence," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
- "The Spirit Continues," Mark D. Jordan, David O. Jenkins, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "Beyond Babel: Pentecost Sunday," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007.
- 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 Christian Century:
  - "Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie, 2001.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "The Seduction of Self-Sufficiency," Walter Brueggemann, "Refusing the Deathly World of Anxiety," 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):
- "We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!" the Rev. Dr. Hal Brady, Day 1, 2013.
- "'Nothing But' Misses the Point" the Rev. Canon Frank S. Logue, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- "Nickolet's Sermon Writing for Pentecost," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- Ministry Matters, May 19, 2013.
- Día de Pentecostés (C), por el Rvdo. Gonzalo Antonio Rendon-Ospina, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Golden Age?" the Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, Day1, 2010.
- Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "This Is It!" the Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Gathered and Scattered," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
- "Where Is Jesus?" Bob Chell, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
- "Come, Spirit, Come," Faith Element, 2013.
- Bible Study, Pentecost, 2013, Daniel Stroud, Virginia Theological School, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Appreciating Wilderness," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Appreciating Wilderness," Susan P. Bratton. (Psalm 104)
- "Faithful Eating," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "Faithful Eating," Norman Wirzba. (Psalm 104)
- "The Whole Creation Has Been Groaning," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Romans 8:19-23)
- "Female Preaching in Early Nineteenth-Century America," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Women in Ministry: Beyond the Impasse," Catherine A. Brekus. (Acts 2)
- "The Cultural Geography of Cloning," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Genesis 11)
- "The Virtue of Hope," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Romans)
- 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

The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
Complete Liturgies (includes prayers and hymns):
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost): 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. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "Contagious Christianity/Inspired by the Spirit," Pentecost, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Ministry Matters, May 19, 2013.
- Worship Resources, Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- "Kindle," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Spirit Of Truth -- Worship resources for Pentecost by John H. Will from SermonSuite.
- "'Peace I Leave with You,' War & Conflicts," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Service Suggestions, Day of Pentecost, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Order of Holy Communion for Pentecost: a service celebrating the life in the Spirit which moves among us, Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Pentecost, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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.
- Lector's Notes, Pentecost, 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 - Day of Pentecost. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- 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, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
- "Hoping and Dreaming with Creation," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
- The Timeless Psalms: 104:1-9, 24, 35c, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- "The Day of Pentecost," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- 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, Pentecost. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Pentecost, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- 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, "Contagious Christianity/Inspired by the Spirit," Pentecost, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Pentecost, Philip Asks to See the Father, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- Season of Pentecost Slideshow from HopeandHealing.org. Free use.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, Pentecost, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
- It's Pentecost, video at WorkingPreacher.org . Look at right side of this linked home page for links.
- "Following the Spirit," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "Balloon Racer," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "Come, Spirit, Come," Faith Element, 2013.
- "When We Breathe Together," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
- Pentecost Foreigners, youtube, David M. Coleman, 2013.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- 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):
- "You Shall Be My Witnesses," reflection by Rev. David Haberer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Music and Hymns:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Your Love in Every Tongue," "His Spirit Dwells in Me," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Lord, How Great You Are!" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b set to He Leadeth Me (LMD)
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost, 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.
  - 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 Day of Pentecost.
  - The Billabong, Pentecost, 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.")
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Choral Anthem Project: Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Pentecost, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  - Together to Celebrate, Pentecost, 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Pentecost, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Pentecost C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," May 19, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Acts 2:1-21 and Say Hello by Rachel Isadora, Genesis 11:1-9 and We by Alice Schertle, Romans 8:14-17 and We Belong Together: A Book about Adoption and Families by Todd Parr, John 14:8-17, (25-27) and The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- "Happy Birthday!" On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- Little People, Big Word, D Ditmer, 2013.
- "Kindle," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Baby Genie's New Home -- Children’s story/sermon by Janice B. Scott from SermonSuite.
- "Balloon Racer," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters, May 19, 2013.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Pentecost. 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.