Welcome to the Book of Common Prayer

by Vicki K. Black

Publisher:

Morehouse Publishing

, 2005

Overview

Navigate the currents of Anglican liturgy and discover its richness and beauty. Vicki K. Black offers this guide for both newcomers and lifelong Episcopalians, declaring that in using this book, “we discover we are not alone, and this liturgical current of worship, prayer, and praise will indeed take us where we want to go—union with the God we seek to love.” You’ll discover everything—from where to find the Sunday collect to how to pray the Daily Office. Welcome to the Book of Common Prayer is more than a how-to volume; it offers history and background to make the prayer book a more meaningful part of worship. With thoughtful reflection questions in this simple, conversational volume, this is a perfect volume for parish study groups.

Key Features

• Introduces the book of prayers and liturgical rites
• Provides material for parish group study or for newcomers to the faith
• Includes questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter

Contents

• Discovering the Book of Common Prayer: An Introduction
• Becoming Christian: Holy Baptism
• Sharing a Common Meal: The Holy Eucharist
• Praying throughout the Day: The Daily Office
• Marking the Seasons: The Church Year
• Making Vows: Confirmation, Marriage, and Ordination
• Praying in the Midst of Life: The Pastoral Offices
• Tools for Prayer and Study: The Lectionary, Prayers, Catechism, and Historical Documents

Praise for the Print Edition

This book would make a wonderful gift for a new Episcopalian coming from another tradition.

—The Living Church, January 21, 2007

Product Details

• Title: Welcome to the Book of Common Prayer
• Author: Vicki K. Black
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
• Print Publication Date: 2005
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Episcopal Church. Book of common prayer (1979); Episcopal Church › Liturgy--Texts--History and criticism
• ISBNs: 0819221309, 9780819221308, 9780819226013, 0819226017
• Resource ID: LLS:WLCMBKCMMNPRYR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:51:04Z

About Vicki K. Black

Vicki K. Black edits the popular Speaking to the Soul blog on the Episcopal Café website. She is also the author of Speaking to the Soul: Daily Readings for the Christian Year.