Common Worship is a family of volumes which, together with the Book of Common Prayer, make up the official liturgical resources of the Church of England.

The Church of England's official publisher, Church House Publishing, produces a wide range of books, eBooks and apps to resource you in prayer and worship.

Worship texts and resources including Common Worship and Book of Common Prayer

The Book of Common Prayer (1662). Cambridge University Press, 2006 edition.

The bells of All Saints’ Church Lightwater were rededicated at its Harvest Festival services on October 2013 after being restored using a substantial legacy from two parishioners.

It’s unusual to require a Common Licence but this page explains the basic information about them if you’ve been advised that you need one.

Modern technology can play an important part in your mission and engagement activity. Bringing connectivity to your church can open up a whole world of options, and might even benefit the wider community; as this case study from Walkhampton shows.

Special prayers and sample orders of service are available for churches, individuals, and families to use to mark the Coronation.

Most clergy hold office under Common Tenure and are either beneficed or licensed office holders. Licences may be of several types. Common Tenure confers on clergy, who are not subject to employment law, certain legal rights and obligations. All clergy are subject to the same standards as outlined in the Clergy discipline measure and Guidelines for the Conduct of Clergy. Some Frequently Asked Questions are answered here.

A Festival Church is a church building which is not used for weekly worship, but is valued and required by the community for local events and for Festivals of the Church and for Rites of Passage (Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals).