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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
- PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
Images and Movies:
- Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
  - Parables
- Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Justice/Injustice
  - Grace
  - Greed
  - Love
  - Sacrifice
  - Judgment
  - Death/Grief
  - Despair
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.
- What's in Your Barn?, John Jewell, Lectionary Tales, 2013.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +10, 2013). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 13, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Lexegete, Pentecost 10, Dave Buehler, 2010.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 18C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 13, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday, 1 August, 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. 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, August 1, 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, Treasures on Earth, etc., RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th hour preachers party.
- "Money Can't Buy Me Love," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
- "Hosea and Gomer," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "'Christ Is in All' A Runaway Slave Returns Home," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Thoughts and Exegesis, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "Lifting our Mater from Materialism," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- "Storing Up," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- "Rich in God," Lori McPherson, Elcindor Johnson, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "Break Open the Word," Proper 13, Michael T. Hiller, 2010.
- Lectionary Ruminations for August 1, 2010, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
- "Problematic Preaching about Bigger Barns," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 18, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- The Christian Century:
  - "A Lot of Junk," Lawrence Wood, 2004.
  - "Building Bigger Closets," Martha P. Sterne, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Foolish Self-Sufficiency," Walter Brueggemann, "The 'Low Holy Days' of Summer," 2010.
- 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):
- "Hosea and Gomer," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- "On Securing the Soul," Mary Hinkle Shore, Pilgrim Preaching, 2010.
- "The Rich Fool," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- "Broken Hearted God," the Rev. Mimi Walker, Day 1, 2010.
- "This Very Day, Our Lives Are Being Demanded," Catherine A. Caimano, Faith and Leadership, 2007.
- "Then How Do We Live?" the Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Wealth: Hazmat or Good Gift?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke)
- "Stuff-Love," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Luke)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 18, 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

The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- 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. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "The Things We Leave Behind," Proper 13 / Ordinary 18 / Pentecost 10, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgies Online, 10 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 13C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 9, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 18, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 18, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Gathering, Pentecost +10, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
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 - P13/OT18. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 18, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "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.
- Proper 13C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- "Ringing in Peace," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
- Prayer for Sunday P13C/O8C/P+10, Revabi, Revgalblogpals, 2010.
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, Ordinary 18. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 18C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:13-21 #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, "The Things We Leave Behind," Proper 13 / Ordinary 18 / Pentecost 10, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Parable of the Rich Fool, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Innocence Recovered," reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: If I Had Only Known, Tune: LEONI 6.6.8.4.D. Copyrighted by the Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, who are happy to give permission to churches and study groups to reprint the hymn (see attachment) for worship.
  - "Down To Earth," "Steadfast Love," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 13C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "God Is So Good to Us," (Psalm 107), "Listen!" (Psalm 49), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 107:1-9, 43 set to Words of Life (86 86 66 86), Psalm 49:1-12 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 13C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +10, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 10C. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - 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 Proper 13.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - The Billabong, Sunday 18, 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.")
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 18C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 18, 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.
  - 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):
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 18, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- 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. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (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.
- 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.)
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.