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Transfiguration / Last Epiphany C
February 18, 2007
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daily meditations
(December 2006-07)
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2
Luke 9:28-36,
(37-43)
Episcopal
reading (RCL):
Luke
9:28-36, (37-43a)
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| Images and Movies:
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Concordance, with the following themes:
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| Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael
Hardin. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Transfiguration, by Paul Nuechterlein
& Friends. |
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Preaching Helps (Transfiguration
Sunday, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
February 18, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Social Justice Lectionary,
Last Epiphany, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce
Sweet, United Church of Canada. |
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"When
You're Root Bound," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Epiphany 3C, Steve Goodier,
Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT. |
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Jesus Now,
Last Epiphany C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Michael Rogness,
Texts in
Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary,
1990. |
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 22, 2004. Preaching Helps,
Currents in Theology and Mission. |
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Lectionary Analysis,
Transfiguration,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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Text
Studies, Transfiguration, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004. |
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| Lists of recommended
articles are available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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| Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"The Dial
and the Switch: Recognizing the Movements of God's Special Visitation," guest
essay by Pam Fickensher.
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with
Jesus Foundation. |
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Transfiguration Midrash, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist Church,
Waldron, Arkansas. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Sunday Next before Lent, John Pridmore,
Church Times, 2007. |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Transfiguration, 2007. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church. |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007. |
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"The Embrace of the Cross," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Walking
Toward Possibility,"
Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007. |
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"Shining in
God's Presence," Anne Dunlap, Derek Krehbiel, Sara Rosenau,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign. (LGBT persective) |
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"Off the Mountain,"
Phyllis Kersten, The Christian Century, 2001.
Religion Online. |
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"Looking Back and Ahead," Darrell Jodock, The Christian Century,
1995. |
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"The Mythical
Bible," Madeleine L'Engle, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 1991. |
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Living the Word by Jim Rice.
Lectionary-based scripture commentary from
Sojourners
OnLine, 1998. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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Selected Sermon,
Last Sunday after the Epiphany - World Mission Sunday, by Thomas Chu, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2007. |
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"The Greatness of God," Samuel Zumwalt, Transfiguration,
2007, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday
Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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Transfiguration Sunday Sermon, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist
Church, Waldron, Arkansas. |
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"Mountains, Valley and Plains,"
"Jesus
Christ and Superman,"
"Visions on a Mountaintop," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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Transfiguration, Robert Cummings Neville, Marsh Chapel, Boston
University, 2004. |
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Selected sermon,
Last Epiphany/World Mission Sunday, by Rev. Jane Butterfield, in Sermons
That Work, ECUSA, 2004. |
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Transfiguration, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam,
Flesh and Bones,
2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections
will require long download times.) |
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| Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
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Lectionary Notes,
Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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"Happiness Is More than a Smiley Feeling,"
Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and
lectionary texts. ELCA, 2007. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church,
2007. |
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Light on the
Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and
participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
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| 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. |
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Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
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Worship Planning Helps
(Transfiguration, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship
Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Gathering,
Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Mustard Seeds,
"Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Transfiguration C, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community
Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Liturgies
Online, Transfiguration, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Worship Well
Liturgy Online, Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Transfiguration, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting
Church in Australia. |
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Sermons
and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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| Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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Lector's
Notes, Transfiguration, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Prayers
of the People, Year C - Epiphany Last. General intercessions for Sundays
and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal]
Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Outside the Box,
litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, William Loader, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist,
Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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21st Century Africana
Liturgical Resources, Transfiguration Sunday/Last Epiphany, 2007,
Carolyn W. Dandridge, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Offertory Prayers for
February, 2007, Rev. David S. Bell, Director of the
Center for Christian Stewardship, the General Board of Discipleship of The
United Methodist Church. |
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"Lord of the Mountaintop: A Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday," Safiyah
Fosua,
the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. |
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Prayer of the Church,
Transfiguration, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. |
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| Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Mustard Seeds,
"Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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| Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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Taking Faith Home,
February 18, 2007, Greg Priebbenow, formingfaith.com. A free
intergenerational take-home insert for integrating lectionary readings with
at-home prayers, family time, table grace, devotions, ritual and suggestions
for service. |
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SAMUEL at
ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert,
Transfiguration,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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| Hymns & Music:
| The
Billabong, Transfiguration C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church
in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms. |
| Original Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette:
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Believe Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D "Glorious Things of Thee
Are Spoken" |
| Luke 9:28-36 (37-43):
O Lord, As You
Were On Your Way Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday REPTON
8.6.8.8.6.6 "How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord" |
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| "The
Mountain,"
Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes. |
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"Transfigured," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania. |
| Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Hymns of
the Spirit Three, Transfiguration, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National
Memorial Church. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Transfiguration of Jesus, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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| With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Mustard Seeds,
"Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of
contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. |
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Gathering,
Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, from the United Church of
Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with
children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany,
Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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| 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. |
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