The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Transfiguration / Last Epiphany C
February 18, 2007

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daily meditations
(December 2006-07)

Click on Scripture 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)

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletThe Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bullet Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
bullet United Methodist lectionary readings.
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
bullet American Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Transfiguration
bulletMovies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Transformation
bullet Passing on the Tradition
bullet Seeing/Seeing in New Ways
bullet Alternate Realities/Illusion-Reality Dialectic
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Transfiguration, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Helps (Transfiguration Sunday, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, February 18, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Last Epiphany, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet "When You're Root Bound," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Epiphany 3C, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
bullet Jesus Now, Last Epiphany C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Michael Rogness, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1990.
bullet The Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 22, 2004. Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission.
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Transfiguration, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Text Studies, Transfiguration, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2004.
bulletLists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Exodus 34:29-35
bullet Psalm 99
bullet 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
bullet Luke 9:28-43
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "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.
bullet Transfiguration Midrash, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist Church, Waldron, Arkansas.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Sunday Next before Lent, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2007.
bullet 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.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
bullet "The Embrace of the Cross," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Walking Toward Possibility," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2007.
bullet "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)
bullet "Off the Mountain," Phyllis Kersten, The Christian Century, 2001. Religion Online.
bullet "Looking Back and Ahead," Darrell Jodock, The Christian Century, 1995.
bullet "The Mythical Bible," Madeleine L'Engle, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1991.
bullet Living the Word by Jim Rice. Lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1998.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Selected Sermon, Last Sunday after the Epiphany - World Mission Sunday, by Thomas Chu, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
bullet "The Greatness of God," Samuel Zumwalt, Transfiguration, 2007, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet Transfiguration Sunday Sermon, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist Church, Waldron, Arkansas.
bullet "Mountains, Valley and Plains," "Jesus Christ and Superman," "Visions on a Mountaintop," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bullet Transfiguration, Robert Cummings Neville, Marsh Chapel, Boston University, 2004.
bullet Selected sermon, Last Epiphany/World Mission Sunday, by Rev. Jane Butterfield, in Sermons That Work, ECUSA, 2004.
bullet 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.)
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet "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.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bullet

Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Transfiguration, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Transfiguration C, Thom M. Shuman, Greenhills Community Church, Presbyterian, Cincinnati, OH.
bullet Liturgies Online, Transfiguration, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Worship Well Liturgy Online, Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Transfiguration, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.

bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet 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.
bullet 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.
bullet Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
bullet Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, William Loader, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Transfiguration Sunday/Last Epiphany, 2007, Carolyn W. Dandridge, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet 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.
bullet "Lord of the Mountaintop: A Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday," Safiyah Fosua, the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Transfiguration, 2007, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bulletGraphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bulletCommercial Sites (multimedia):
bullet "Transfiguration," The Work of the People, Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
bulletThe Digistry, flash-enabled multimedia clips for worship. At least one clip for each lectionary text.
bullet "Getting High," "Peak Experience," Transfiguration, graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet 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.
bullet SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Transfiguration, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bulletHymns & Music:
bulletThe Billabong, Transfiguration C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bulletOriginal Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette:
bullet I Believe   Tune:  AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7 D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"
bulletLuke 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"
bullet"The Mountain," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, weekly new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
bullet "Transfigured," Jay C. Treat, The Christian Church in Pennsylvania.
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Transfiguration, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Transfiguration of Jesus, 2007, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Gathering, Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, from the United Church of Canada. Includes homiletical suggestions, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, etc, 2007.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bullet Transfiguration Maze Puzzle, Transfiguration Word Search, Transfiguration Word Jumble, sermons4kids.com.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.