BCP

A recovery of a common scriptural language will facilitate the development of a new Book of Common Prayer for Anglicanism in North America.

By: The Rev. Keith Acker, Alpine Anglican Church of the Blessed Trinity, Alpine CA (Reformed Episcopal Church)

Fundamental to the English Reformation was a recovery of Holy Scripture and Liturgy in the language of the people. Most prayer book revisions, and especially those which have caused alienation and division, have approached the process as seeking modernization or adding variety to our prayers. However, I believe that the Book of Common Prayer possesses a greater principle of common scriptural language as its foundation for revision. If emerging Anglicanism in the United States is to approve a new Book of Common Prayer, we need to regain a common scriptural language.  (read more...)

From our Book of Common Prayer (1979) on this historic election day, November 4, 2008.

24. For an Election

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers
and privileges: Guide the people of the United States
in the election of officials and representatives;
that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of
all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your
purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

My personal prayer for today is that God's sovereignty be made manifest through the lives of his faithful in the world.

"...Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

Now get out and vote!