COMMENTARIES BASED ON THE RCL

Preaching the Revised Common lectionary, Marion Soards, Thomas Dozeman, Kendall McCabe, Abingdon Press, Nashville, U.S.A.,1997. Four volumes, for each year. Each chapter deals with the theological meaning of the season, its relation to the Christian Year, and specific liturgical suggestions for the season, and commentary on readings.

Preaching through the Christian Year - A volume for each year. Fred Craddock, John H Hayes, Cahl R Holladay, Gene M Tucker. Abingdon Press.

Texts for Preaching, A Lectionary Commentary based on the NRSV. A volume for each year. Walter Brueggemann, Charles R. Coursar, Beverley R Gaventa, and James P Newsome, WJK Press.

Pulpit Resources, a quarterly journal of homiletics and illustrative resources for  sermon preparation, Published by MediaCom Associates Inc, PO Box 6I0 Unley, S.A. 5061.

New Proclamation Series A, B & C. Fortress Press, Minneapolis. Two volumes for the year. Offers exegetical and homiletical notes on the lectionary readings by  scholars of various denominations.

The Whole People of God, Worship Leader. Background notes on readings for the RCL and ideas for worship for each Sunday of the year. Emphases on children and intergenerational worship. Available through MediaCom.

Gathering, published 3 times a year. Based on the Revised   Common Lectionary. Notes on each Sunday, with suggested hymns and prayers. (Incl. Ideas and         Resources, prayers and   music) Write to: Gathering, 3250 Bloor Street West,      Etobicoke, ON, M8X 2Y4 Canada. Can also be ordered through Uniting Church Bookshops. See On-Line page

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