BCP

Rethinking Prayer Book Revision

Posted 25 March 2009 - 10:25pm by alpine

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...)

Our Prayers Are With You, Barack our President

Posted 20 January 2009 - 9:26am by admin

Every Sunday, the faithful in San Diego's Anglican churches will be praying this or a similar prayer for our new president and our country, from our Book of Common Prayer.  Emphasis mine.

Almighty and everliving God, who in thy holy Word hast
taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give
thanks for all men: Receive these our prayers which we offer
unto thy divine Majesty, beseeching thee to inspire
continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth,
unity, and concord; and grant that all those who do confess
thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and
live in unity and godly love.

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BCP: For an Election

Posted 4 November 2008 - 7:08am by David Turney

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!

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