Bulletin Insert: Journeying the Way of Love – Journeying with Community – December 17, 2023
[…] PRAY Pray along with the Collect for Advent 3, found on page 212 in The Book of Common Prayer. How will prayer guide you through the rest of the week? Set aside special […]
Bible Study: Proper 17 (C) – 2022
[…] this loving hand extended to them. What “devices and desires of our own hearts” ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 41) do you see causing us to overlook or stray from the loving […]
Proper 12A
[…] common, for a long time. People said similar things about this 35 year old prayer book, and they’ve said it about gay and lesbian people. They took out of their […]
September 2022 Sacred Ground Webinar with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
[…] Presiding Bishop Michael Curry shared the Prayer for the Human Family, p. 815 of the Book of Common Prayer. Becoming Beloved Community Where You Are 2022 an Episcopal resource for individuals, congregations and […]
Bulletin Insert: Journeying the Way of Love – Saying “Yes” to the Journey – December 3, 2023
[…] PRAY Pray along with the Collect for Advent 1, found on page 211 of The Book of Common Prayer. Set a timer for three minutes to sit in silence and hear what God […]
EPPN Series on Children: Kids and Climate Change
[…] of him through whom all things were made, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, pg. 814 While climate change significantly impacts the global population, children are often more […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 6 (A) – 2023
[…] of this week. 7. Pray: In closing, say the Collect for Epiphany 6 in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 216). Word – Epiphany 6 (A) Bible StudyDownload PDF – Epiphany 6 (A) […]
Successful Racial Justice, Healing and Reconciliation-related Legislation
[…] for Racial Justice and Equity) 7. A126 A Resolution Supporting a Comprehensive Review of the Book of Common Prayer, The Hymnal 1982, and other approved liturgical material 8. A127 Resolution for Telling the […]
The Archangels, Christmas Day (I) – December 25, 2023
[…] priest, currently living in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. She is the author and editor of several books, including Common Prayer: Reflections on Episcopal Worship and Saving Words: 20 Redemptive Words Worth Rescuing, published by […]
EPPN Series on Children: Introduction
[…] is just and true and good, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, pg. 829 Children are a gift from God. They add light and optimism and […]
UTO Coloring Contest Deadline Extended to Dec. 31
[…] for children and adults that accompany the General Thanksgiving, found in the back of your Book of Common Prayer. The coloring sheets are in English and Spanish with more and less detailed designs […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 5 (A) – 2023
[…] of this week. 7. Pray: In closing, say the Collect for Epiphany 5 in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 216). Word – Epiphany 5 (A) Bible StudyDownload PDF – Epiphany 5 (A) […]
Bulletin Insert: Life Transformed – Week 1 – February 18, 2024
[…] 25:44-45 Saturday, February 24 Today’s Prompt: What is most meaningful to you in worship? Read: Book of Common Prayer, p. 281 Reflections from “Living the Way of Love” by Mary Bea Sullivan (Church […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 4 (A) – 2023
[…] of this week. 7. Pray: In closing, say the Collect for Epiphany 4 in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 215). Word – Epiphany 4 (A) Bible StudyDownload PDF – Epiphany 4 (A) […]
Bulletin Insert: The Transfiguration – August 6, 2023
[…] you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen ( Book of Common Prayer, p. 243). Word – Full page, one-sided – 8/6/23Download Word – Half page, double-sided […]
Five Affirmations on the Eucharist as Sacrifice (1994)
[…] weighty cause could not be present at the celebration’ (BCP, pp. 408-409). Although the American Book of Common Prayer directs that any consecrated bread and wine not reserved for this purpose should be consumed […]
Worship the Unity, Trinity Sunday (A) – 2023
[…] own. The most orthodox is “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” Also common in the prayer book: “Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.” Presiding Bishop Curry is fond of “Loving, liberating and life-giving God.” […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 3 (A) – 2023
[…] of this week. 7. Pray: In closing, say the Collect for Epiphany 3 in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 215). Word – Epiphany 3 (A) Bible StudyDownload PDF – Epiphany 3 (A) […]
Bulletin Insert: Journeying the Way of Love – Journeying with Family and Friends – December 4, 2022
[…] PRAY Pray along with the Collect for Advent 2, found on page 211 of The Book of Common Prayer. As you are out and about for the rest of this week, notice the […]
Two Worlds: A reflection on COP28
[…] path is powered by spiritual values that “corrupt and destroy the creatures of God,” ( Book of Common Prayer, Holy Baptism), dynamics such as greed, selfishness, fear, objectification, and domination. The Beloved Community, […]