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.
- 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.
- PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
Images and Movies:
- Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
  - Eating/Meals/Eucharist
- Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
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.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +15, 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 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 17, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Lexegete, David Buehler, Yr. Obt. Srvt., 2010.
- Text Studies, Proper 17, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- 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, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- "Humility," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
- "More than Good Advice [or] Why Jesus Gets Killed, Pt. 2," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
- "The Humble Seat," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
- "Guest of Honor?" Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010. Sermon.
- "Mutual Love Transforms," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "The Spirituality of Food," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- "Break Open the Word," Proper 14, Michael T. Hiller, Break Open the Word, 2010.
- Proper 17, Matt & Laura Norvell, grounded and rooted in love, 2010.
- "Don't be Puttin' on Airs!" Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, the Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- "Being Grounded," Tobias Winright, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- "Hidden in Plain Sight," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- Bloomingcactus, Todd Weir, 2010.
- Pilgrim Preaching, Mary Hinkle Shore, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 17C, 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:
  - "Guest List," Bruce Wollenberg, 2004.
  - "Risky Business," Christine Pohl, 2001.
  - "Abundant Life," by Martha P. Sterne, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Outside the Safety Zone," Walter Brueggemann, "The 'Low Holy Days' of Summer," 2010.
  - "Indifference to God," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "God's Refining Love," 2007.
  - "The Lowest Place," Michaela Bruzzese, "A Great Cloud of Witnesses," 2004.
  - "Let Mutual Love Continue," Michaela Bruzzese, "You Are What You Worship," 2001.
- 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):
- "Humility," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- "How Open Is Our Table?" the Rev. Eric Shafer, Day 1, 2010.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2010.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Toward a Welcoming Congregation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Luke 14)
- "Christian Marriage and Public Policy," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Marriage," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Hebrews 13)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 22, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- 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 (Pentecost +15, 2013): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- 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, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 17C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, 14 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 13, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 22, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- 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.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 22, 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 - P17/OT22. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Proper 17C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZBP, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP TEC)
- Prayer for Proper 17C / Ordinary 22C / Pentecost +14, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- "Look Who's Invited!" rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
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 22. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 22C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 14:1-14, Luke 14:1-14 #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, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Humility and Hospitality, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, Luke 14:13, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
- Mustard Seeds, "Hospitality," Proper 17 / Ordinary 22 / Pentecost 14, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Humble Seat," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Sunday Dinner," reflection by the 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:
  - Faithful God, You Sent Your Spirit, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (?Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing?), ?May we see Christ in the stranger, Breaking bonds of race and fear.?
  - Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
  - "We Love to Sound Your Praises," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6.D (?O Sacred Head, Now Wounded?)
  - "Best Seat," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Sing out in Joy," (Psalm 81), "Blessed Are Those Who Love You," (Psalm 112), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 81:1, 10-16 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 112 set to Azmon or Arlington (CM) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 17C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +15, UMC GBOD, 2010.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - The Billabong, Sunday 22, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - 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 17.
  - 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 22C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 22, 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):
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- ChildrenSermons.com, Children's Sermons in English, Sermones en Español, Jim Kerlin. Often has lectionary suggestions.
- 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)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 22, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Left Out?" Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- 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, Proper 17, Ordinary 22. 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.