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Trinity C
May 26, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Roman Catholic reading: Proverbs 8:22-31

Psalm 8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 8:4-9
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 8 or Canticle 2 or 13

Romans 5:1-5

John 16:12-15

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:
    • Trinity
    • Pentecost/Holy Spirit
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Seeing/Seeing Anew
    • Trinity
    • Holy Spirit
    • Wisdom
• 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, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Sarah Henrich.
  • "Wisdom Calls," commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Trinity, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Trinity, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Preaching Helps (Trinity Sunday, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Trinity Sunday, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Process & Faith Lectionary Commentary, Rick Marshall, Trinity Sunday, 2010, , "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 Commentary, Bruce G. Epperly.
  • Jesus Now, Trinity Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Trinity, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Text Studies, Trinity Sunday, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • "The Holy Trinity: June 6, 2004," Currents in Theology and Mission.
  • "The Holy Trinity," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Starters for Sunday, 30 May, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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.
  • Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
  • Psalm 8
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • John 16:12-15
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Suffering and Beyond," Michael A. King, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, May 30, 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, Three in One Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.
  • "Resurrecting the Trinity," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Trinity and 'The Shack,'" Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • "God as Three Persons?" the Rev. Sam Alexander, Patheos, 2010.
  • A Trinity-Shaped Life, Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • Thoughts and Exegesis, Trinity C, RMC Morley, a garden path, 2010.
  • "Lost in Wonder," Kari Henkelmann Keyl, by the way, 2010.
  • "Out and Loud," Mona West, David Wynn, Irene Monroe, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • The Trinity Choir, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • The Divine Ensemble, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute.
  • Daily Reflection, Trinity Sunday, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • "Trinity Sunday: Into the Sacred Ordinary," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2010. (Use of Images.)
  • One plus One plus One is ONE, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • Trinity Sunday, Laura and Matt Norvell, Grounded & Rooted in Love, 2010.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Trinity, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
  • "'I Have Much more to Say to You' Lessons from a Love Story," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 essay.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Mindful," Mark Ralls, 2007.
    • "God's Arms," Michael Lindvall, 2004.
    • "Between the Lines," Peter S. Hawkins, 2001.
    • "So Explain It To Me," Mary W. Anderson, 1998.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Wisdom of God," Walter Brueggemann, "Refusing the Deathly World of Anxiety," 2010.
    • "Organic Theology," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Sacred Ordinariness," 2007.
    • "Limitless Love," Michaela Bruzzese, "The Beginning and the End," 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):
  • "Blessed Assurances," the Rev. William Flippin, Jr., Day 1, 2011.
  • "The Dance," the Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, Day 1, 2010.
  • "God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity," Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Trinity Sunday, Jason Sierra, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Dancing with the Trinity," the Rev. Dr. Kim Buchanan, Day 1, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Trinity (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Frank Hegedus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • Trinity, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "I Believe in God," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "God For Us," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Gathered and Scattered," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Trinity Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Our Worst, God's Best," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • Soul in a Bowl, devotional links/study for small groups, Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
  • "Wisdom Transformed by Love," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Proverbs 8) Focus article, "Wisdom Transformed by Love," Thomas S. Hibbs.
  • "First Things First," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Psalm 8)
  • "Cloning Facts and Fictions," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 8)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Trinity, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• Special Day Resources:
  • "God As Three Persons?" the Rev. Sam Alexander, Patheos.
  • "So Explain It to Me," Mary W. Anderson. Commentary from The Christian Century, May, 1999. At Religion Online.
  • Trinity, Wikipedia.
  • Trinity Sunday and The Blessed Trinity (with information about the development of the doctrine of the Trinity) from The Catholic Encyclopedia (1913).
  • "Trinity and Women's Experience," Barbara Brown Zikmund, at Religion OnLine.  
  • "Praising the Triune God: Beyond Gender?" by Ruth C. Duck. Review of Speaking the Christian God: The Holy Trinity and the Challenge of Feminism, ed Alvin F. Kimel. At Religion OnLine.
  • "The Mystery of the Trinity," by David Bruce at Hollywood Jesus. Insights from symbolic representations of Christian trinity in Hollywood movies.
  • The Trinity: A Muslim Perspective. Text from Oxford Research Fellow Abdal Hakim Murad's lecture to Christians at Oxford.
  • "Three is Not Enough: Jewish Reflections on Trinitarian Thinking," by Dr. David R. Blumenthal, Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University.
  • "The Trinity: A Model for Belonging in Contemporary Society," Thomas J. Scirghi, The Ecumenical Review, 2002.
  • "The Tripersonal God: Understanding and Interpreting the Trinity," book review. Book by Gerald O'Collins, S.J. Review by Lawrence S. Cunningham, in Commonweal, 2002.
  • "Popular Representations of the Trinity in England, 990-1300," Ursula Rowlatt, Folklore, 2001.
• 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 (Trinity Sunday, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Trinity, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Liturgies Online, Trinity, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "We ARE Worth It!" Trinity, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, May, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Trinity C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy Alive, Trinity, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Trinity Sunday, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, Trinity Sunday C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • "Building a New World," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgy for Holy Trinity (with Blessing of Travelers), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
• 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, Year C - Trinity Sunday. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Trinity, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Starters for Sunday, 30 May, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Trinity, 2010, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Rev. David S. Bell, UMC GBOD.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Trinity C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Wisdom Calls Trinity," Service Prayers for Trinity, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
  • "Communion of Subjects," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Reflections for the week following Trinity Sunday.
  • Trinity Sunday Prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
• 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, Trinity. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Trinity, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Trinity C, 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, "We ARE Worth It!" Trinity, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • More about the Spirit of Truth, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Trinity, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • "Our Worst, God's Best," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
• 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, Trinity, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "The Mystery of God in Three Persons," reflection by Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "A Grand and Gracious Feast," hymn by Paul Janssen. .pdf file of words & music. Please contact the author for permission for use through the church website: Pascack Reformed Church, Park Ridge, New Jersey.
    • "O God, the Great, Wide Seas are Yours" Carolyn Winfrey Gillette.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Thanksgiving C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lord, O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name," (Psalm 8), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 8 set to Ar Hyd Y Nos (84 84 88 84) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Trinity, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Trinity, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD.
    • The Billabong, Trinity, 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 Trinity Sunday.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Trinity C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Trinity, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 30 May, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Trinity, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Gathering, Trinity, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Trinity C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Trinity, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children,  Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Talks to Children, Trinity. Object lessons by Rev Donald McCorkindale, Church of Scotland, et al.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Trinity, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Trinity, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Trinity. 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS

• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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