Open Source Lectionary
Why Open Source Lectionary?
CHAPTER 1 (excerpts) Why is an Open Source Lectionary Needed? The Revised Common Lectionary (RCL)[1] is best understood and used as a flexible framework of Biblical readings for worship through the three year Church Year cycle, within which the preacher and worshiping community are free to alter or choose different texts to educate and empower …
Preaching in Context
CHAPTER 2 (excerpt) Preaching in Context What is this book, the Bible, to which Christian preachers return each week, and struggle to share with their congregations? Why is the Bible the source for the weekly worship and oral communication that is preaching? How does one move from a particular biblical text to the contexts of …
Exploring the Lectionary
CHAPTER 3 (excerpt) Exploring the Lectionary In addition to Lowry’s earlier work and the work of the Consultation on Common Texts itself, several recent books are helpful guides for living with the lectionary, including Gail Ramshaw’s Treasures Old and New: Images in the Lectionary and A Three Year Banquet: The Lectionary for the Assembly, Gail …
The Future of the Open Source Lectionary
CHAPTER 5 (excerpt) The Future of the Open Source Lectionary In this final chapter, we will make a modest proposal for a long term goal of a New Revised Common Lectionary. Then, we will look at more short term goals of developing local and online Open Source Lectionary communities. Finally, we will bring this thesis …