Trinity C
May 30, 2010

With thanks to page sponsor:
Rev. Lora Payne
Florence United Methodist Church
Florence, CO 81226
(10-11)

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):
  • 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, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Trinity Sunday, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Jesus Now, Trinity Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "In the Cement Mixer," Anecdotes, Stories & Humor, Trinity Sunday, Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist Church, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • 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.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
  • Psalm 8
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • John 16:12-15
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Debbie Blue, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
  • "Upside-down and Backward: Finding Faith to Read Reality," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "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:
    • "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):
  • "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:
  • Lectionary Notes, Trinity Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "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.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, 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:
  • "Trinity Sunday," Daniel T. Benedict, Jr., United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "So Explain It to Me," Mary W. Anderson. Commentary from The Christian Century, May, 1999. At Religion Online.
  • "Gender and the Trinity," Rebecca Oxford-Carpenter, Theology Today, 1984.
  • 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.  
  • "Trinitarian Thoughts While Descending into the Grand Canyon," W. Paul Jones, Saint Paul School of Theology. Theology Today, 1992.
  • "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 Wild Bird Who Heals: Recovering the Spirit in Nature," Mark I. Wallace, Swarthmore College. Theology Today, 1993.
  • "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, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Liturgies Online, Trinity, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Mustard Seeds, "We ARE Worth It!" Trinity, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, 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.).
  • 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.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. Reflections for the week following Trinity Sunday.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• 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, 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, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• 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.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Thanksgiving C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • 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.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, 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.