Vision. Community. Momentum.The Prayer Book Society of Canada celebrates the Book of Common Prayer as the standard of doctrine
and worship for Canadian Anglicans, and seeks to foster a rediscovery of this way of worship, devotion
and reading of Scripture within the Anglican Churches and beyond.
Rediscover a Vibrant TraditionThe Book of Common Prayer is a book of worship that was refined in the crucible of the Reformation in England. Its compilers' aim was to condense the Latin service books of the medieval Church, producing in English a volume which would not discard the liturgical heritage of the west, but rather prune away unscriptural accretions to more clearly reflect the Christianity of the Bible and the early Church.
Both being unforgiven and unforgiving are full of torment. They are a taste of hell and a feel of its unquenchable flame. For hell is the place of no forgiveness, where there is no love to cover any sin.
As we make our way through this troubled and troublesome world, and as we struggle to persevere in our faith, confronting the temptations and darkness which constantly test our spiritual resolve, it can often seem that we must wait for heaven to have any sense of our blessing…
The annual PBSC bursaries programme is now open. The Society offers bursaries of up to $1,000 to theological students who support the use of the Book of Common Prayer. The deadline for applications is November 1st, 2024.
We are delighted to announce the completion of the project, launched in 2021, to produce a series of Old Testament lections to complement the Prayer Book Eucharistic lectionary. Full details, background information, and additional resources are available.
Rory Leishman, a freelance journalist and parishioner of St. George’s, comments on the enduring popularity of choral Evensong, notably among young people, in England and in his home parish.
Shawn Smith, a member of the Viking Historical Society, describes the efforts of himself and other local volunteers to rescue a lovely historic church from abandonment and neglect, and restore Prayer Book services within it.
PBSC National Chairman the Revd. Canon Dr. Gordon Maitland attended this conference, organized annually by the American Prayer Book Society, and writes about what an enjoyable and inspiring event it was, commenting on two particularly insightful papers that were presented.
PBSC National Vice-Chairman the Revd. Chris Dow offers a review of this new resource for daily prayer developed by the ACC, acknowledging its strengths but pointing out its shortcomings in the areas of canticles, doxologies, affirmations of faith, and the psalter.
An address given by Dr. Packer to members of the PBSC on November 2nd, 1996 at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Kitchener, Ontario. Dr. Packer gives a penetrating analysis of the meaning and importance of Scriptural authority.
In this address delivered in Toronto in 2004, Dr. Crouse explains the coherence and interconnectedness of the Bible readings that are appointed in the Prayer Book eucharistic lectionary for Lent and the three Sundays preceding it.
This free, user-friendly app automatically generates the daily BCP services for any day of the year, including the Psalms, Bible lessons, collects and seasonal variations.
Offered here are a teen education curriculum, a book trilogy on the Prayer Book, and three video series on the Bible and the BCP, the Holy Trinity, and Baptism prep.