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¶ The Lectionary Years ↑ - The Church of England
WEB8 Three sets of psalms and readings are provided for each Sunday. The Principal Service Lectionary (which is drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary) is intended for use at the principal service of the day (whether this service is Holy Communion or some other authorized form). In most church communities, this is likely to be the mid-morning ...
Leading prayer through intercessions | The Church of England
WEBSome intercessions include a response from the congregation, thus: Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.(All) Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.(All) Responses can help to break up the prayers to help people concentrate. They also help people to join in, just as we say ‘Amen’ at the end of prayers. Common Worship provides a range of ...
Collects and Post Communions | The Church of England
WEBNotes. 1 Normally on any occasion only one Collect is used.. 2 The Collect for each Sunday is used on the following weekdays, except where other provision is made.. 3 At Evening Prayer on Saturdays other than Easter Eve, Christmas Eve or Principal Feasts or Festivals, the Collect appointed for the ensuing Sunday shall be used. When Evening Prayer on the day before a Festival makes use of the ...
The Lord's Prayer - The Church of England
WEBWe bless God and pray for our world, our communities and our lives to be shaped by God’s will; We pray for daily needs to be met, For forgiveness for wrongdoings, strength to resist temptation and protection from danger. There are two versions commonly used in the Church of England – in Contemporary and Traditional Language:
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Templates and resources - The Church of England
WEBThe below templates and documents relate to Key roles and responsibilities of church office holders and bodies practice guidance (2017). Guidance on resourcing safeguarding in dioceses (292.78 KB) Diocesan safeguarding advisory panel - model terms of reference (19.27 KB) Model role description of chair of diocesan safeguarding advisory panel ...
Creationtide resources - The Church of England
WEBCreationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. Download resources to help your church or Christian community mark the Season of Creation. Ecumenical celebration guide for 2019 from Season of Creation: with the theme ...
Leadership and governance - The Church of England
WEBAbout. Leadership and governance. The Church is led by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and 106 other bishops. They provide guidance and direction to the churches across the country and make decisions on the Church in society. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior bishop of the Church and has oversight for the ministry and ...
Prayers for World Environment Day | The Church of England
WEBPrayers for World Environment Day. God of life, we praise you for the beauty of creation, its richness and variety; yet, through greed and ignorance, we scar your world with plastic waste and throw so much away. Make us more like Jesus, treading gently on our common home, and breathe your Spirit on us, that we may care more deeply for your Earth.