The First Book of Common Prayer
The Collect: Rite I: Almighty and everliving God, who through the Book of Common Prayer didst restore the language of the people in the prayers of thy church: Make us always thankful for […]
Missal Mass
[…] However, unofficial missals have been privately published. These missals combine liturgical texts from the Prayer Book with supplementary materials such as prayers, ceremonial directions, and scripture lessons for various occasions […]
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Baptismal Covenant
What We Believe Baptismal Covenant The baptismal covenant, found on p. 304-5 of The Book of Common Prayer, is a small catechism for use during the rite of initiation into the Church. Armentrout and […]
Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to present options on possible prayer book revision
[…] present the 2018 General Convention with four options regarding the possible revision of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, said the Rev. Devon Anderson, commission chair. The options, discussed in detail on the […]
World Mission Sunday
[…] global impact of our call to “seek and serve Christ in all persons” (Baptismal Covenant, Book of Common Prayer, p. 305). World Mission Sunday Sermon 2024 English Español Français ‘Transfiguration: Mission into the […]
The Sacraments
[…] Anglican tradition recognizes sacraments as “outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace.” (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 857) Holy Baptism and the Eucharist (or Holy Communion) are the two great sacraments given by Christ […]
How can I participate in the life of a Religious Order or Community?
[…] whom You call to follow You under the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience” ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 819) How can I participate in the life of a Religious Order or […]
Merbecke or Marbeck, John
[…] 1510-c. 1585). English composer and theologian. He is best known as the composer of The booke of Common praier noted (1550) in which he set Prayer Book services to plainsong-like […]
It’s All About Love Presenters
[…] his Master of Divinity degree from Yale University. Bishop Curry is the author of five books and a regular guest on national and international media outlets. Bishop Curry will preach […]
Episcopal Church prepares for release of new prayer book translations
The Episcopal Church is pleased to announce the upcoming release of trial translations of the Book of Common Prayer in Spanish, French and Haitian Creole and plans to seek feedback from native speakers […]
New Spanish, French prayer book translations now available
New, certified Spanish and French translations of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer are available online. Printed copies will be available Jan. 20.
Episcopal Church releases new prayer book translations into Spanish and French, solicits feedback
The Episcopal Church announces the release of draft translations of the Book of Common Prayer in Spanish and French, with Haitian Creole to follow. Feedback is sought from native speakers of those languages […]
Electronic Common Prayer app
Now iPhone users can have the Book of Common Prayer wherever they go. Find out more on Church Publishing’s website or download now from the App Store for $9.99. Check out […]
What is a regular worship routine for a monk or nun (i.e. a ‘religious’)?
[…] whom You call to follow You under the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience” ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 819) What is a regular worship routine for a monk or nun (i.e. […]
Organizing a Dialogue Circle
[…] written to focus on the internal healing needs of people of color, the two “core books” for this series are key to making this series invitational. One core book is […]
Protected: Protected: Session Eleven
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Rhythms of Prayer: Lenten Meditation, 3/7/2013
[…] every day, using a pattern of psalms, scripture readings, and prayers laid out in the Book of Common Prayer. Following this pattern would take me through the whole Book of Psalms every seven […]
A Commemoration of September 11, Various Occasions – 2002
Suggested Proper for Peace, lessons on page 930, Book of Common Prayer Collect: Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who […]
Preface (Eucharistic)
[…] observances “Of a Theologian and Teacher” and “For the Unity of the Church.” The Altar Book provides music in simple and solemn tone versions for all the proper prefaces. See […]