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.
- Lectionary readings from the 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.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
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.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Amy Erickson, Jaime Clark-Soles, Sarah Henrich.
- Courageous Compassion, commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +2, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 2C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +2, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Process & Faith Lectionary Commentary, Paul S. Nancarrow, Ordinary 10, 2010, , "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 Commentary, Bruce G. Epperly.
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.
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Tough Questions," Nanette Sawyer, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
- Sermon Brainwave, June 6, 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, All Alone or in a Crowd Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- Thoughts and Exegesis, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
- "Extra/Ordinary Time," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- "True Grace for Real Sin: The Message of Paul to the Galatians," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Paying Attention, Melissa Band Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- The Many Faces of Mercy, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
- "The Power of Our Touch," Mona West, David Wynn, Irene Monroe, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "All Things Shining," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Trinity +1, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 10, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Turning Points," the Rev. Dr. Stephen Hayner, Day 1, 2010.
- Sample Sermon by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 5, the Rev. Angela V. Askew, ECUSA, 2010.
- Selected Sermon, Proper 5 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
- "Jesus Raises the Dead," Pentecost +2, 10 June 2007, Samuel Zumwalt, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
- "From Procession to Party," the Rev. Dr. Kim Buchanan, Day 1, 2007.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 5, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- Blind Spots, ELCA Faith Lens, 2010.
- "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146)
- "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
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 (including hymns & prayers):
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +2, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, June, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
- Mustard Seeds, "Dare to Make a Difference," Proper 5 / Ordinary 10 / Pentecost 2, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +2, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Proper 5, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 2C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 5C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
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, Proper 5. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 10, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
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.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 7:11-17, 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, "Dare to Make a Difference," Proper 5 / Ordinary 10 / Pentecost 2, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost +2, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +2, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- "Jesus: Loving Comforter & Powerful Victor over Death," reflection by Rev. Thomas R. May, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - O Christ, You Are Life!, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, LYONS (?O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!?)
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 5C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Salmo 146," musical response by Henry Reynolds Neira, Tune: ENGELBERG.
  - "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146), "I Will Exalt You!" (Psalm 30), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm 30 set to Greensleeves (87 87 67 67).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 5C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +2, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - 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 5.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 10, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday, 6 June, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 2, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Gathering, Pentecost +2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)

With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Gathering, Pentecost +2, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 5/Ordinary 10. 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.

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

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