What is the Book of Common Prayer? What version does CHC use?
↑Top The Book of Common Prayer is a guidebook that Anglicans use to support both corporate and individual worship. The Book of Common Prayer is a collection of ancient and modern prayers and readings that allows everyone to participate in worship (Common means for everyone.). Copies of the Book of Common Prayer, as well as Bibles, are available in our sanctuary for your use during our church services. The Book of Common Prayer dates to 1549, when it was first compiled by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer. It has been through several revisions over the years; the current edition that we use is the 1979 Edition. About two-thirds of its contents are actually derived from the Old and New Testaments. It includes services for the Holy Eucharist, as well as baptisms, weddings, and funerals. It also contains prayer aids and suggested Bible readings for each day of the year that can be a useful supplement to your own personal prayers when you worship alone or with family and friends.
