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- Morning Prayer, Advent
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- Morning Prayer, Passiontide
- Evening Prayer, Passiontide
- Morning Prayer, Easter Season
- Evening Prayer, Easter Season
- Morning and Evening Prayer, Ascension Day
- Morning Prayer from the day after Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost
- Evening Prayer from the day after Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost
- Morning Prayer from All Saints’ Day until the day before the First Sunday of Advent
- Evening Prayer from All Saints’ Day until the Friday before the First Sunday of Advent
- Thanksgivings
- Thanksgiving for the Word
- Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism
- Thanksgiving for the Healing Ministry of the Church
- Thanksgiving for the Mission of the Church
- Prayers for the Unity of the Church
- Prayers at the Foot of the Cross
- A Commemoration of the Resurrection
- Vigil Office
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Prayer During the Day
- Structure
- Notes
- Psalm Tables for Psalm 119 and Psalms 121–131, 133 (the Psalms of Ascent)
- Sunday
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- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Advent
- Christmas Season
- Epiphany Season
- Lent
- Passiontide
- Easter Season
- From Ascension Day until the Day of Pentecost
- From All Saints’ Day until the day before the First Sunday of Advent
- Night Prayer (Compline)
- Collects and Suggested Canticles and Refrains (Daily Prayer)
- Prayers
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Canticles (Daily Prayer)
- 1 A Song of God’s Glorious Name
- 2 A Song of God’s Descending
- 3 A Song of the King’s Glory
- 4 A Song of God’s Light
- 5 A Song of Trust in God
- 6 A Song of Penitence
- 7 A Song of God’s Praise
- 8 A Song of God’s Blessing
- 9 A Song of Mercy and Truth
- 10 Venite – A Song of Triumph
- 11 A Song of God’s Splendour
- 12 Jubilate – A Song of Joy
- 13 A Song of God’s Righteousness
- 14 A Song of God’s Compassion
- 15 A Song of God’s Greatness
- 16 A Song of Worship
- 17 Verses from Psalm 141 –A Song of the Evening Sacrifice
- 18 A Song of Entreaty
- 19 The Song of Moses and Miriam
- 20 A Song of the Rock
- 21 A Song of Hannah
- 22 A Song of David
- 23 A Song of Solomon
- 24 A Song of Peace
- 25 A Song of the Messiah
- 26 A Song of God’s Chosen One
- 27 A Song of Deliverance
- 28 A Song of Trust
- 29 A Song of the Wilderness
- 30 A Song of God’s Herald
- 31 A Song of the Covenant
- 32 A Song of the New Creation
- 33 A Song of the Word of the Lord
- 34 A Song of the New Jerusalem
- 35 A Song of the Lord’s Anointed
- 36 A Song of the Bride
- 37 A Song of the Lord’s Gracious Deeds
- 38 A Song of Jerusalem our Mother
- 39 A Song of Lamentation
- 40 A Song of Ezekiel
- 41 A Song of Humility
- 42 A Song of Jonah
- 43 The Prayer of Habakkuk
- 44 A Song of Tobit
- 45 A Song of Judith
- 46 A Song of the Righteous
- 47 A Song of Wisdom
- 48 A Song of Pilgrimage
- 49 A Song of Baruch
- 50 Bless the Lord
- 51a Benedicite – A Song of Creation
- 51b Benedicite – A Song of Creation
- 52 The Song of Manasseh
- 53 A Song of the Blessed
- 54a Magnificat (The Song of Mary)
- 54b Magnificat (The Song of Mary)
- 54c Magnificat (The Song of Mary)
- 55a Benedictus (The Song of Zechariah)
- 55b Benedictus (The Song of Zechariah)
- 55c Benedictus (The Song of Zechariah)
- 56 Nunc Dimittis (The Song of Simeon)
- 57 A Song of the Justified
- 58 A Song of God’s Children
- 59 A Song of Divine Love
- 60 A Song of God’s Grace
- 61 The Song of Christ’s Glory
- 62 A Song of Redemption
- 63 A Song of Christ’s Appearing
- 64 A Song of God’s Assembled
- 65 A Song of Faith
- 66 A Song of Christ the Servant
- 67 A Song of Repentance
- 68 A Song of God’s Love
- 69 A Song of Praise
- 70 A Song of the Redeemed
- 71 Great and Wonderful
- 72 A Song of the Lamb
- 73 A Song of the Holy City
- 74 A Song of the Heavenly City
- 75 A Song of the Spirit
- 76 The Easter Anthems
- 77 Phos Hilaron – A Song of the Light
- 78 Gloria in Excelsis – A Song of God’s Glory
- 79 Te Deum Laudamus – A Song of the Church
- 80 A Song of Ephrem the Syrian
- 81 Salus Aeterna – Saviour Eternal
- 82 A Song of Anselm
- 83 Victimae Paschali – A Song of the Resurrection
- 84 A Song of Francis of Assisi
- 85 Veni Sancte Spiritus – Come, Holy Spirit
- 86 A Song of Julian of Norwich
- 87 Saviour of the World
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The Psalter
- Psalm 1
- Psalm 2
- Psalm 3
- Psalm 4
- Psalm 5
- Psalm 6
- Psalm 7
- Psalm 8a
- Psalm 8b
- Psalm 9
- Psalm 10
- Psalm 11
- Psalm 12
- Psalm 13
- Psalm 14
- Psalm 15
- Psalm 16
- Psalm 17
- Psalm 18
- Psalm 19
- Psalm 20
- Psalm 21
- Psalm 22
- Psalm 23
- Psalm 24
- Psalm 25
- Psalm 26
- Psalm 27
- Psalm 28
- Psalm 29
- Psalm 30
- Psalm 31
- Psalm 32
- Psalm 33
- Psalm 34
- Psalm 35
- Psalm 36
- Psalm 37
- Psalm 38
- Psalm 39
- Psalm 40
- Psalm 41
- Psalm 42
- Psalm 43
- Psalm 44
- Psalm 45
- Psalm 46
- Psalm 47
- Psalm 48
- Psalm 49
- Psalm 50
- Psalm 51
- Psalm 52
- Psalm 53
- Psalm 54
- Psalm 55
- Psalm 56
- Psalm 57
- Psalm 58
- Psalm 59
- Psalm 60
- Psalm 61
- Psalm 62
- Psalm 63
- Psalm 64
- Psalm 65
- Psalm 66
- Psalm 67
- Psalm 68
- Psalm 69
- Psalm 70
- Psalm 71
- Psalm 72
- Psalm 73
- Psalm 74
- Psalm 75
- Psalm 76
- Psalm 77
- Psalm 78
- Psalm 79
- Psalm 80
- Psalm 81
- Psalm 82
- Psalm 83
- Psalm 84
- Psalm 85
- Psalm 86
- Psalm 87
- Psalm 88
- Psalm 89
- Psalm 90
- Psalm 91
- Psalm 92
- Psalm 93
- Psalm 94
- Psalm 95
- Psalm 96
- Psalm 97
- Psalm 98
- Psalm 98
- Psalm 99
- Psalm 100
- Psalm 101
- Psalm 102
- Psalm 103
- Psalm 104
- Psalm 105
- Psalm 106
- Psalm 107
- Psalm 108
- Psalm 109
- Psalm 110
- Psalm 111
- Psalm 112
- Psalm 113
- Psalm 114
- Psalm 115
- Psalm 116
- Psalm 117
- Psalm 118
- Psalm 119
- Psalm 120
- Psalm 121
- Psalm 122
- Psalm 123
- Psalm 124
- Psalm 125
- Psalm 126
- Psalm 127
- Psalm 128
- Psalm 129
- Psalm 130
- Psalm 131
- Psalm 132
- Psalm 133
- Psalm 134
- Psalm 135
- Psalm 136
- Psalm 137
- Psalm 138
- Psalm 139
- Psalm 140
- Psalm 141
- Psalm 142
- Psalm 143
- Psalm 144
- Psalm 145
- Psalm 146
- Psalm 147
- Psalm 148
- Psalm 149
- Psalm 150
- The Psalter - verse numbering differences
- Forms of Penitence
- General Notes
- General Introduction
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Morning and Evening Prayer
- Holy Communion
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A Service of the Word
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A Service of the Word, Morning and Evening Prayer, Night Prayer
- A Service of the Word
- Introduction
- An Order for Morning Prayer on Sunday
- An Order for Evening Prayer on Sunday
- Thanksgivings for Use at Morning and Evening Prayer on Sunday
- Thanksgiving for the Word
- Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism
- Thanksgiving for the Healing Ministry of the Church
- Thanksgiving for the Mission of the Church
- Notes
- Morning and Evening Prayer from The Book of Common Prayer
- Opening Sentences
- Morning Prayer
- Evening Prayer
- Schedule of Permitted Variations
- Night Prayer (Compline)
- An Order for Night Prayer (Compline)
- An Order for Night Prayer (Compline) in Traditional Language
- Notes
- Prayers for Various Occasions
- Endings and Blessings
- The Litany
- The Litany from The Book of Common Prayer
- Authorized Forms of Confession and Absolution
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A Service of the Word, Morning and Evening Prayer, Night Prayer
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Christian Initiation
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Baptism and Confirmation
- Pastoral Introduction
- Holy Baptism
- Baptism within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Baptism apart from a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Baptism at a Service of the Word
- Baptism at Morning or Evening Prayer
- Notes
- Emergency Baptism
- Holy Baptism and Confirmation
- Baptism and Confirmation within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Baptism and Confirmation apart from a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes
- Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation within a Vigil Service: An Outline Order
- Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation within a Vigil Service on the Eve of Pentecost
- Seasonal Provisions
- Epiphany/Baptism of Christ/Trinity
- Easter/Pentecost
- From All Saints’ Day until Advent
- Supplementary Texts
- Thanksgiving Prayer for a Child
- Bible Readings and Psalms
- An Alternative Form of the Decision
- Canticles in Procession to the Font
- A Litany of the Resurrection
- Thanksgiving for the Holy Ones of God
- Responsive Form of the Prayer over the Water
- An Alternative Profession of Faith
- Alternative Prayers of Intercession
- Short Eucharistic Preface (traditional language)
- Holy Baptism (Accessible Language)
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Rites on the Way: Approaching Baptism
- Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child
- Supplementary Texts
- Rites Supporting Disciples on the Way of Christ
- Notes
- Welcome of Those Preparing for the Baptism of Children
- Welcome of Disciples on the Way of Faith
- Affirmation of the Christian Way
- Call and Celebration of the Decision to be Baptized or Confirmed, or to Affirm Baptismal Faith
- The Presentation of the Four Texts
- Prayers in Preparation for Baptism
- Resources
- Traditional Prayers for Use with Learning Groups
- Prayers of Intercession
- At the Preparation of the Table
- At the Dismissal
- At the Giving of a Bible
- Rites of Affirmation: Appropriating Baptism
- Emergency Baptism
- Commentary by the Liturgical Commission
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Baptism and Confirmation
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Marriage
- The Marriage
- Alternative Services: Series One
- Pastoral Introduction
- The Marriage Service
- The Marriage Service within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes to the Marriage Service
- Supplementary Texts
- Prayers at the Calling of the Banns
- Alternative Preface
- Readings and Psalms
- Alternative Vows
- Prayer at the Giving of the Ring(s)
- The Blessing of the Marriage
- Additional Prayers
- Canticles
- An Order for Prayer and Dedication after a Civil Marriage
- Thanksgiving for Marriage
- Thanksgiving for Marriage: An Outline Order
- Thanksgiving for Marriage: A Sample Service
- Ministry
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Wholeness and Healing
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Wholeness and Healing
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Introductory Note
- Laying on of Hands with Prayer and Anointing
- Prayers for Protection and Peace
- Theological Introduction
- Introductory Note
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Notes
- Laying on of Hands with Prayer and Anointing at a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes
- Supplementary Texts
- Introductions
- Bible Readings
- Prayers over the Oil
- Prayer for Individuals in Public Worship
- Ministry to the Sick
- The Celebration of Holy Communion at Home or in Hospital
- Order One
- Order One in Traditional Language
- Notes
- The Distribution of Holy Communion at Home or in Hospital
- An Outline Order (Order One)
- An Outline Order (Order Two)
- Notes
- A Sample Service: Order One
- A Sample Service: Order Two
- Laying on of Hands with Prayer and Anointing
- Prayers for Protection and Peace
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Reconciliation and Restoration: Recovering Baptism
- A Corporate Service of Penitence
- Notes
- Structure
- A Corporate Service of Penitence
- Resources
- Prayer for Individuals in Public Worship
- The Reconciliation of a Penitent
- Introductory Note
- Explanatory Guidelines
- Notes
- Structure
- The Reconciliation of a Penitent: Form One
- The Reconciliation of a Penitent: Form Two
- Resources
- A Form of Confession
- An Act of Contrition
- Authorized Absolutions
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Introductory Note
- Structure
- A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Notes
- Supplementary Texts
- Introductions
- Bible Readings
- Prayers over the Oil
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Wholeness and Healing
- Ministry to the Sick
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Death and Dying
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Funeral
- Structure of Ministry at the Time of Death
- Ministry at the Time of Death
- Notes to Ministry at the Time of Death
- Before the Funeral
- At Home before the Funeral
- For those Unable to be Present at the Funeral
- Receiving the Coffin at Church before the Funeral
- A Funeral Vigil
- On the Morning of the Funeral
- The Funeral
- Pastoral Introduction
- The Outline Order for Funerals
- The Funeral Service
- The Funeral Service within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes to the Funeral Service
- Supplementary Texts
- Sentences
- Some Texts which may be used by the Minister
- The Blessing of a Grave
- The Outline Order for the Funeral of a Child
- The Outline Order for the Funeral of a Child within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Resources for the Funeral of a Child
- Theological Note on the Funeral of a Child Dying near the Time of Birth
- After the Funeral
- At Home after the Funeral
- The Burial of Ashes
- An Outline Order for a Memorial Service
- An Outline Order for a Memorial Service within a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Notes
- Memorial Service: A Sample Service
- Resources
- Prayers for Use with the Dying and at Funeral and Memorial Services
- Bible Readings and Psalms for Use at Funeral and Memorial Services
- Psalms for Use at Funeral and Memorial Services
- Canticles for Use at Funeral and Memorial Services
- An Order for the Burial of the Dead (Alternative Services: Series One)
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Funeral
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The Church's Year
- Lectionary
- Rules
- The Calendar
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Times and Seasons
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Advent
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Prefaces
- Blessings and Endings
- An Alternative Dismissal for Advent Sunday
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Carol Services in the Advent Season
- Bidding Prayers and Introductions
- Patterns of Readings
- Conclusions
- The Advent Wreath
- Prayers of Penitence at the Advent Wreath
- The Advent Antiphons
- Evening Prayer Lectionary
- The Advent Prose
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Christmas
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- Absolutions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Eucharist of Christmas Night or Morning
- Carol Services in the Christmas Season
- Bidding Prayers and Introductions
- Patterns of Readings
- Christingle Services and Crib Services
- An Outline for a Christingle Service
- An Outline for a Crib Service
- Greeting/Introduction/Acclamation
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Prayer of Penitence
- Absolutions
- Thanksgivings
- Before a Bible Reading
- Intercession
- Affirmation of Faith
- Blessings and Endings
- Additional Prayers for use at Christmastide
- Blessings of the Crib
- Prayers at the Crib
- Resource Material for the Beginning of a New Year
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- The Renewal of the Covenant
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
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Epiphany
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Seasonal Material connected with the Theme of Unity
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Confession
- An Act of Penitence
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communions
- Blessing
- Alternative Dismissal
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Seasonal Material connected with the Theme of Mission
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Extended Prefaces
- Post Communion
- Alternative Dismissal
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Eucharist on the Feast of the Epiphany
- The Eucharist on the Festival of the Baptism of Christ
- A Service for the Festival of the Baptism of Christ
- The Eucharist on the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
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Lent
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Liturgy of Ash Wednesday
- Structure
- Notes
- The Liturgy of Ash Wednesday
- The Way of the Cross
- A Brief History
- Notes
- The Way of the Cross
- The Traditional Stations
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Passiontide and Holy Week
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Liturgy of Palm Sunday
- Resources for a Chrism Eucharist
- Historical Note
- Notes
- Greeting
- Act of Penitence
- Collect
- Readings
- Gospel Acclamation
- The Renewal of Commitment to Ministry (A)
- The Renewal of Commitment to Ministry (B1)
- A Form for the Renewal of Diaconal Commitment (B2)
- The Renewal of Commitment to Ministry (C)
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer over the Oils
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Structure
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Prayer after Communion
- Blessing
- The Reception of Holy Oils during the Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
- The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
- The Liturgy of Good Friday
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The Easter Liturgy
- Introduction
- Introduction
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- Notes
- Structure
- Notes
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern A
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- Structure
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- Notes
- Structure
- Notes
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- The Easter Liturgy: Pattern B
- The Vigil
- Notes
- The Vigil
- Notes
- The Vigil Readings
- The Vigil Readings
- The Vigil Readings, Psalms and Prayers
- The Exsultet
- The Vigil Readings, Psalms and Prayers
- Music for the Easter Liturgy
- The Dawn Service
- Notes
- The Dawn Service: an Outline Shape
- A Mid-morning Eucharist on Easter Day using Elements from the Easter Liturgy
- Notes
- A Mid-morning Eucharist: an Outline Order
- An Outline Service of the Word for Easter Day
- Note
- Instructions for Marking the Easter Candle
- The Exsultet
- Welcoming the Easter Candle into the Church, with Prayers at the Easter Garden
- Thanksgiving for the Resurrection
- The Easter Anthems
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Easter
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- An Act of Penitence
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Alternative Dismissal
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Stations of the Resurrection
- Introduction
- Notes
- The Stations of the Resurrection
- The Liturgy of Ascension Day
- Structure
- The Liturgy of Ascension Day
- Introduction to Pentecost
- Seasonal Material for use from Ascension to Pentecost
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Liturgy of the Feast of Pentecost
- Structure
- The Liturgy of the Feast of Pentecost
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Trinity to All Saints
- Trinity Sunday
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Collects
- Confession
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion (Corpus Christi)
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Collect
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamation
- Dedication Festival
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Collect
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings
- Alternative Dismissal
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Bible Sunday
- Note
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Extended Preface
- Blessing
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
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All Saints to Advent
- Introduction to the Season
- Seasonal Material
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Confession
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introductions to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings and Ending
- Short Passages of Scripture
- The Eucharist of All Saints
- Thanksgiving for the Holy Ones of God
- The Eucharist of the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
- An Order of Service for Remembrance Sunday
- Notes
- An Order of Service for Remembrance Sunday
- Additional Resources
- A Prayer of Commemoration
- An Act of Penitence
- Alternative Intercessions
- An Act of Commitment
- A Prayer for the Armed Forces
- Introduction to an Act of Remembrance
- Introduction to the Peace
- Christ the King
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Confession
- Collects
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Post Communion
- Blessings
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
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The Agricultural Year
- Introduction
- Creation
- Invitations to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Intercession
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Prefaces
- Extended Preface
- Blessings and Ending
- Acclamations
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Plough Sunday
- The Blessing of the Plough
- The Blessing of Seed
- Readings
- Blessing
- Dismissal
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Rogationtide
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confession
- Gospel Acclamations
- Intercessions
- Introduction to the Peace
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Extended Preface
- Blessing and Dismissal
- The Rogationtide Procession
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Lammastide
- The Gathering
- Resources
- Readings
- Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
- Post Communion
- Blessing
- Dismissal
- Harvest Thanksgiving
- Invitation to Confession
- Kyrie Confessions
- Confessions
- Gospel Acclamation
- Thanksgiving
- Intercessions
- Introduction to the Peace
- The Bringing Forward of Symbols of the Harvest
- Prayer at the Preparation of the Table
- Preface
- Extended Preface
- Blessings and Endings
- Acclamation
- Short Passages of Scripture
- Prayer in Times of Agricultural Crisis
- A Prayer in Times of Crisis
- For Favourable Weather in Time of Need
- Embertide
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Advent
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Festivals
- The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus
- The Conversion of Paul
- Joseph of Nazareth
- The Annunciation of Our Lord (Principal Feast)
- George, Martyr, Patron of England
- Mark the Evangelist
- Philip and James, Apostles
- Matthias the Apostle
- The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion (Corpus Christi)
- The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth
- Barnabas the Apostle
- The Birth of John the Baptist
- Peter and Paul, Apostles
- Thomas the Apostle
- Mary Magdalene
- James the Apostle
- The Transfiguration of Our Lord
- The Blessed Virgin Mary
- Bartholomew the Apostle
- Holy Cross Day
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Easter Day
Principal Feast
Gold or
White
Collect
Lord of all life and power,
who through the mighty resurrection of your Son
overcame the old order of sin and death
to make all things new in him:
grant that we, being dead to sin
and alive to you in Jesus Christ,
may reign with him in glory;
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be praise and honour, glory and might,
now and in all eternity.
(or)
God of glory,
by the raising of your Son
you have broken the chains of death and hell:
fill your Church with faith and hope;
for a new day has dawned
and the way to life stands open
in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Post Communion
God of Life,
who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son
to the death of the cross,
and by his glorious resurrection
have delivered us from the power of our enemy:
grant us so to die daily to sin,
that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his risen life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Second Sunday of Easter
White
Collect
Almighty Father,
you have given your only Son to die for our sins
and to rise again for our justification:
grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness
that we may always serve you
in pureness of living and truth;
through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or)
Risen Christ,
for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred:
open the doors of our hearts,
that we may seek the good of others
and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace,
to the praise of God the Father.
Post Communion
Lord God our Father,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
you have assured your children of eternal life
and in baptism have made us one with him:
deliver us from the death of sin
and raise us to new life in your love,
in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Third Sunday of Easter
White
Collect
Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or) **
Risen Christ,
you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope:
strengthen us to proclaim your risen life
and fill us with your peace,
to the glory of God the Father.
Post Communion
Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread:
open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
White
Collect
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life:
raise us, who trust in him,
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness,
that we may seek those things which are above,
where he reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or)
Risen Christ,
faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep:
teach us to hear your voice
and to follow your command,
that all your people may be gathered into one flock,
to the glory of God the Father.
Post Communion
Merciful Father,
you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good shepherd,
and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again:
keep us always under his protection,
and give us grace to follow in his steps;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
White
Collect
Almighty God,
who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ
have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life:
grant that, as by your grace going before us
you put into our minds good desires,
so by your continual help
we may bring them to good effect;
through Jesus Christ our risen Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or)
Risen Christ,
your wounds declare your love for the world
and the wonder of your risen life:
give us compassion and courage
to risk ourselves for those we serve,
to the glory of God the Father.
Post Communion
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant us to walk in his way,
to rejoice in his truth,
and to share his risen life;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
White
This provision is not used on or after Ascension Day.
Collect
God our redeemer,
you have delivered us from the power of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of your Son:
grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life,
so by his continual presence in us he may raise us
to eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or)
Risen Christ,
by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples:
help your Church to obey your command
and draw the nations to the fire of your love,
to the glory of God the Father.
Post Communion
God our Father,
whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life:
may we thirst for you,
the spring of life and source of goodness,
through him who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Ascension Day
Principal Feast
Gold or
White
Collect
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ
to have ascended into the heavens,
so we in heart and mind may also ascend
and with him continually dwell;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or)
Risen Christ,
you have raised our human nature to the throne of heaven:
help us to seek and serve you,
that we may join you at the Father’s side,
where you reign with the Spirit in glory,
now and for ever.
Post Communion
God our Father,
you have raised our humanity in Christ
and have fed us with the bread of heaven:
mercifully grant that, nourished with such spiritual blessings,
we may set our hearts in the heavenly places;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday after Ascension Day
White
Collect
O God the King of glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we beseech you, leave us not comfortless,
but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us
and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or)
Risen, ascended Lord,
as we rejoice at your triumph,
fill your Church on earth with power and compassion,
that all who are estranged by sin
may find forgiveness and know your peace,
to the glory of God the Father.
Post Communion
Eternal God, giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world
to preach the gospel of his kingdom:
confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Day of Pentecost
Whit Sunday
Principal Feast
Red
This provision is not used on the weekdays after the Day of Pentecost.
Collect
God, who as at this time
taught the hearts of your faithful people
by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit:
grant us by the same Spirit
to have a right judgement in all things
and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort;
through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
(or)
Holy Spirit, sent by the Father,
ignite in us your holy fire;
strengthen your children with the gift of faith,
revive your Church with the breath of love,
and renew the face of the earth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Post Communion
Faithful God,
who fulfilled the promises of Easter
by sending us your Holy Spirit
and opening to every race and nation
the way of life eternal:
open our lips by your Spirit,
that every tongue may tell of your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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