Catechesis
[…] values, and identity as a Christian. The instruction takes place in the context of the prayers and life of the Christian community. It is based in the scriptures, creeds, and […]
Book of Common Prayer, the
As with the Bible, lowercase “the” and title case Book of Common Prayer. Lowercase subsequent references to it as the prayer book. Don’t abbreviate as BCP, including in citations: (Book […]
Today on Thursdays at 2: Presiding Bishop and Thy Kingdom Come
[…] Thy Kingdom Come is a campaign initiated by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby calling for prayer by individuals, congregations and families. The video is available here Thy Kingdom Come is a […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 5 (A) – 2023
[…] 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) […]
Lectionary
An ordered system for reading the Holy Scriptures at the eucharist and the Daily Offices. It is usually presented in the form of a table of references for the psalms […]
Manna surrounds us:
With each season of the church year we are given a particular lens for looking at the patterns of our lives. Wilderness is a theme of the Lenten season, and […]
Toward GC80: Episcopal Church General Convention daily preachers, presiders announced
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has announced the preachers and presiders for the worship services at the church’s 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 7-14.
Fraction
[…] history of the church the manner and location of the fraction have varied. The 1662 Prayer Book directed that the fraction take place at the words “he brake” in the […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 4 (A) – 2023
[…] 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) […]
House of Bishops Daily Account for Tuesday, March 12
[…] in the Midst of Loss. The schedule calls for prayer-filled sessions, and bishops participate in daily Bible study, reflection and worship.Morning Prayer started the day, with Bishop Jon Bruno, Diocese […]
Matins
[…] It is one of the canonical hours, which developed as special times or hours for prayer and devotion. Matins, sometimes spelled “mattins,” was the longest of the services of the […]
A Vision of Glory, The Transfiguration – 2019
[…] wrestle with their details and let their beauty sink in. There is the disciples’ challenging prayer trek up a mountain with Jesus. There is the dramatic change in our Lord’s […]
Bible Study: Epiphany 3 (A) – 2023
[…] 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) […]
HOB Daily Account for Friday, March 8
[…] in the Midst of Loss. The schedule calls for prayer-filled sessions, and bishops participate in daily Bible study, reflection and worship. Morning Prayer included a reflection on Godly Leadership in […]
Visitation of the Sick
[…] are used in the order indicated if two or more are used together. The Lord's Prayer is always included. The BCP also provides a variety of Prayers for the Sick […]
Bible Study: Advent 1 (B) – December 3, 2023
[…] and Christmas, we will be using study prompts and other activities tied to the sermon for the week. Read the sermon aloud and follow-up with spoken responses to the two […]
Coffin, Margaret
[…] Christ Church, better known as Old North Church by Bishop Samuel Seabury. She loved the Prayer Book, which she called “the second greatest book in the world,” and distributed three […]
House of Bishops Daily Account for Sunday, March 27, 2011
[…] for the universal church.â The Rt. Rev. Lane A. Sapp presided at the service. Moravian Daily Text for March 27 was read: Malachi 4:2: For you who revere my name […]
Lent: A Season for Dominance, Lent 1 (A) – 2020
[…] we often think self-sacrifice or penitence. And yes, Lent is a penitential season, but these forty days are not so much about self-flagellation as they are about following in Jesus’ […]