Transfiguration / Last Epiphany C
February 10, 2013
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Luke 9:28-36,
(37-43)
Episcopal
reading (RCL):
Luke
9:28-36, (37-43a)
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- 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:
- 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):
- 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.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- SAMUEL, "Astounding Glory/Wholly Holy," UCC, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, February 10, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Transfiguration, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Transfiguration Sunday, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Transfiguration, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
- Glow-in-the-dark-- Commentary and preaching suggestions by Wayne Brouwer from SermonSuite.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Transfiguration, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Michael Rogness, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1990.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Transfiguration, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 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, T-fig, one more time! RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- "Learning to Pray," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
- "Behind the Veil of Everyday Life," Last Epiphany/Transfiguration, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007 guest essay by Pam Fickensher.
- "Mercy Clothed in Light, Transfiguration and India," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
- "Uncover Your Face," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2013.
- "Wonder," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, LeDayne Mcleese Polaski, Mary Lautensleger, 2013.
- "Changed," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Hidden in Plain Sight, Michael Coffey, 2013.
- Lectionary Ruminations, Summit to Shore, 2013.
- "Fierce Love, Healing Work," the Rev. Ann Howard, A Word in Time, 2013.
- "The Roots of Hope," Nancy Rockwell, Bite in the Apple, 2013.
- "Transforming Transfiguation," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "Taking off the Veil," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
- "Climate Change and Setting the World on Fire," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2013.
- "Freedom," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
- "Reflecting Glory," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
- "Dazzling," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
- "Nebulous Visibility," bethscib, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2013.
- "Transfigured Soul at Dusk," "Ineffable Light, Dark Path," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- "In the Cloud," Rick Morley, 2013.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
- "Sound of the Voice," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2013.
- "And they kept silent..." the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
- "How's Your Vision?" Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "Do You Have a Minute?" Larry Patten, 2013.
- "Unveiled Glory," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2013.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 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.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- First Look, Lee Koontz, Reflectious, 2010.
- Transfiguration Midrash, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist Church, Waldron, Arkansas.
- "Unrealistic Stories and Beginning...Again," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- 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.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "You gotta practice man..." Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
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The Christian Century:
- "Come On Down," William Willimon, 2004.
- "Off the Mountain," Phyllis Kersten, 2001.
- "Dazzling Darkness," Barbara Brown Taylor, 1998.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "A Church 'Aglow'," Walter Brueggemann, "An Answering God," 2010.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "Mountaintops and Intersections," the Rev. Robert Chase, Day 1, 2013.
- "To Be Sent Out," Rev. David Copley, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- "No More Fear," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2013.
- "Transfiguration," Fredeick Buechner Blog, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, February 10, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- "Ordinary Holiness," Bishop H. Julian Gordy, Day 1, 2010.
- Transfiguration Sunday Sermon, Nathan Mattox, Waldron United Methodist Church, Waldron, Arkansas.
- Transfiguration, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
- "Mountains, Valley and Plains," "Jesus Christ and Superman," "Visions on a Mountaintop," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Astounding Glory/Wholly Holy," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2013.
- "Shiny, Happy People," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
- "Transcendent Moment," John Wertz, Faith Lens, ELCA, 2013.
- Bible Study, Last Epiphany, 2013, Caleb Tabor, Virginia Theological Seminary, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- 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
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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. (Terms of Use)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Transfiguration C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Words for Worship, Amy Loving, The Worship Closet, 2013.
- Mustard Seeds, Transfiguration, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Ministry Matters, February 10, 2013.
- "Changed," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Worship Resources, Transfiguration C, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Transfiguration C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgies Online, Transfiguration, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Transfiguration, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, William Loader, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "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.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
- "Service Prayers for the Festival of Transfiguration," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 99, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Weekly Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
- "Transfigured Soul at Dusk," "Ineffable Light, Dark Path," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- "The Shining," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
- Prayers of the People, Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2013.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday, RevGalBlogPals, 2013. 2010.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- 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, Roman Catholic Lent 2 (Transfiguration Texts). Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Mustard Seeds, Transfiguration, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, Luke 9:35, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
- Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- "Dazzling," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
- The Transfiguration, Sufjan Stevens, YouTube.
- "Shiny, Happy People," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2013.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "In Your Light We See Light," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- O Lord, As You Were On Your Way, original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to the tune of REPTON 8.6.8.8.6.6
- "The Mountain," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Transfiguration, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "God Is Good," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 99 set to St Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Transfiguration, 2013, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
- Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Transfiguration Sunday C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- The Billabong, Transfiguration C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- "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.")
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Sing for Joy, Last Epiphany, 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. (Terms of Use)
- Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
- Together to Celebrate, February 10, 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Transfiguration, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," February 10, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Exodus 34:29-35 and The Tin Forest by Helen Ward, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 and The Pied Piper’s Magic by Steven Kellogg, Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) and Wolf! Wolf! by John Rocco.
- "Bright, Shiny Faces," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- "Funky Glasses," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "Changed," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Mustard Seeds, "Reflecting God's Light," Transfiguration, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Ministry Matters, February 10, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (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.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
- Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
- Transfiguration Maze Puzzle, Transfiguration Word Search, Transfiguration Word Jumble, sermons4kids.com.
- 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.
