Resources on lectionary art

Jesus' Performance Art Commentary/Exegesis by Mary Hinkle Shore https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/third-sunday-in-lent-2/commentary-on-john-213-22-5 Commentary/Exegesis by Mary Hinkle Shore Topics: Temple Source: Working Preacher Mary Hinkle Shore's commentary on John 2:13-22 points out the uniqueness of John's gospel that makes this scene in the temple, not one about cleansing, but a 'performance art' piece about a new temple, Jesus' body.

Arts Day: Music and Worship Resources Element of Worship by Wilson Lillies http://theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupWorshipAid.asp?LRID=66 Element of Worship by Wilson Lillies Topics: Art , Church , Worship Planning , Music Source: The African American Lectionary For Arts Day, Wilson Lillies presents ideas for worship that include suggestions for making black art and artists more present and visible in worship spaces and resources. It includes an appropriate litany and music suggestions.

Arts Day Commentary/Exegesis by Maria Mallory White http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=66 Commentary/Exegesis by Maria Mallory White Topics: Art , Stewardship , Creativity Source: The African American Lectionary Maria White encourages communities to celebrate their artistic talents on Arts Day in the. She reflects on 2 Chronicles 2 and how we can together build something that glories God.

How Churches Link Art, Faith and Life Article by Joan Huyser-Honig http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/how-churches-link-art-faith-and-life Article by Joan Huyser-Honig Topics: Art , Hospitality , Worship Planning , Faith Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This article provides examples in which people who know how to make beautiful things with their hands are being welcomed to use their God-given gifts in worship and congregational life. Includes links to additional faith/art resources.

Art from Emmaus Song/Hymn http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/160128118820/seen-at-emmaus-song-litany-global-art-4 Song/Hymn Topics: Art , Bread , Disciple , Emmaus Source: Global Worship A collection of art, including poetry, music, and visual art, that reflects on and depicts the meeting of the disciples and Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

Season of Lent Commentary/Exegesis by Luke A Powery http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=72 Commentary/Exegesis by Luke A Powery Topics: Lent , Grace , Sermon Source: The African American Lectionary A sermon starter and commentary by Luke Powery on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 for the season of Lent in the African American Lectionary.

Roundup: Advent art, songs, poems Song/Hymn by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2019/12/13/roundup-advent-art-songs-poems/ Song/Hymn by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Advent , Peace , Beauty , Coming of Christ Source: Art & Theology Victoria Emily Jones' post for Advent features a collection of visual art and vocal performances on audio or video.

How to Plan Art Used in Church Worship Article by Joan Huyser-Honig http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/how-to-plan-art-used-in-church-worship Article by Joan Huyser-Honig Topics: Art , Worship , Community , Worship space Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Is your church commissioning liturgical art, creating art for cross cultural worship, or designing a new building? A feature story on how to involve more people from your congregation in planning and creating art for worship.

Southwestern Sacred Art Image by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2016/10/13/religious-art-highlights-from-new-mexico/ Image by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Art , Crucifixion , Nativity Source: Art & Theology Victoria Emily Jones catalogs and reflects on sacred art encountered in a trip through New Mexico. Features several crucifixes, as well as Jewish art focused on Old Testament moments and figures.

Arts Day Commentary/Exegesis by Jonathan B Hill http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=32 Commentary/Exegesis by Jonathan B Hill Topics: Art , Work , Community , Sermon Source: The African American Lectionary A commentary on Exodus 35:30-35 by Johnny B. Hill for Arts Sunday or a celebration of the Arts. He provides his own context, biblical exegesis, and descriptive details of the text.

Worship Art Practical How-To by Carolyn C Brown http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2013/04/w-o-r-s-h-i-p-r-t-alison-wyld-asked_24.html Practical How-To by Carolyn C Brown Topics: Art , Worship , Children , Worship Planning Source: Worshiping With Children Highlighting themes of intergenerational worship and children's spiritual development, this article provides ways to engage kids in the worship service by creating reactionary art and by encouraging, recognizing, and validating what the children create.

Lent devotionals with Arts Component Devotional by Victoria Emily Jones https://artandtheology.org/2018/02/08/lent-devotionals-with-arts-component/ Devotional by Victoria Emily Jones Topics: Lent , Devotion Source: Art & Theology In this article, Victoria Emily Jones highlights several resources with devotional content that integrate the arts.

Visual Arts in Worship Image by Joan Huyser-Honig http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/visual-arts-in-worship-from-either-or-to-both-and Image by Joan Huyser-Honig Topics: Art , Worship Planning Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This article explores ways to inclusively use the visual arts in worship.

Arts Day Sermon Starter/Outline by Nicole Massie Martin http://www.theafricanamericanlectionary.org/PopupLectionaryReading.asp?LRID=208 Sermon Starter/Outline by Nicole Massie Martin Topics: Art , Music , Creativity , Worship Planning Source: The African American Lectionary This sermon starter and commentary on 1 Samuel 16:14-23 offers worship resources from an African American perspective that celebrates artistic gifts among God’s people.

Base Worship Drama on the Lectionary Drama by Joan Huyser-Honig http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/base-worship-drama-on-the-lectionary Drama by Joan Huyser-Honig Topics: Lectionary , Worship , Community , Worship Planning Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship John Steven Paul has been writing lectionary plays for many years. He talks about how playwriting helps internalize Bible stories and shares several methods to overcome polarization of actors and audience and to draw in worshipers.

Visual Arts Bring Life to Worship Article by Karla M Kincannon https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/1157/visual-arts-bring-life-to-worship Article by Karla M Kincannon Topics: Art , Beauty , Worship , Liturgics Source: Ministry Matters An article by Karla M. Kincannon that explores the importance and impact of visual liturgical arts. Carefully crafted worship images enhance the spoken word, opening a window to experience the Creator, who speaks through visual metaphors.

Ten Commandments (litany, song, art) Image by Global Christian Worship http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/166013594580/ten-commandments-litany-song-art Image by Global Christian Worship Topics: Art , Ten Commandments , Love , Corruption Source: Global Worship This post addresses teaching the Ten Commandments through litany, song, and art. Fran Pratt wrote the litany. Artwork is by Jen Norton. Music is from New City Catechism Songs by Covenant Life Demos (Gaithersburg, Maryland).

Learning the Art of Following Commentary/Exegesis by Greg Carey https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-10/commentary-on-matthew-99-13-18-26 Commentary/Exegesis by Greg Carey Topics: Jesus , Church Source: Working Preacher Greg Carey's commentary on Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 suggests that a misguided hero complex may obscure how we see Jesus in Matthew's gospel. Jesus knew the art of following, something the church would do well to learn.

‘The Rich Fool’ (global art) + Litany for Generosity Image by James B Janknegt http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/148265782285/the-rich-fool-global-art-litany-for Image by James B Janknegt Topics: Art , Forgiveness , Confession , Generosity Source: Global Worship Images of art depicting the parable in Luke 12:13-21: “The Rich Fool and the Watchful Servant” by Kazakhstan Artist Nelly Bube, and "The Rich Fool" by Texas artist James B. Janknegt. Fran Pratt's litany is included.

Collaborative Visual Arts Projects for Worship Practical How-To by Joan Huyser-Honig http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/seven-models-collaborative-visual-arts-projects-for-worship Practical How-To by Joan Huyser-Honig Topics: Art , Worship , Congregation , Worship Planning Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship In this practical how-to, Linda Witte Henke describes seven ways for artists and worship teams to work together in designing visual arts used in worship.