Celebrating the Book of Common Prayer since 1986
PBSC National Chairman the Revd. Canon Dr. Gordon Maitland reviews a memoir of the late Archbishop Harold Nutter, whose ministry spanned some of the most tumultuous times in the history of the Anglican Church of Canada.
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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 3rd, 2023.
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This prayer, spearheaded by members of the PBSC, was formally approved at General Synod in late June and will be included in all future printings of the BCP.
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The PBSC has produced a statement on MAiD, pointing out how it departs from “the faith once delivered to the saints” and commenting on the shortcomings of the Anglican Church of Canada’s response to it.
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The Revd. Ben Crosby, an Episcopal priest studying at McGill University, reflects upon his initiative to offer a weekly chapel service of BCP Holy Communion in an “unashamedly traditional Anglican manner”, following the ceremonial that was normative for Anglicanism through most of its existence.
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The 2023 AGM was held via Zoom on Saturday, May 27th. The documents relating to the meeting can be found here.
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Featuring prayers for significant moments in the coronation ceremony of His Majesty King Charles, adapted from those used for Queen Elizabeth in 1953, as well as propers for the Sunday services afterward.
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This annual event for youth aged 13-19 has been running in the Maritimes for 33 years! Participants pray together using the BCP, learn about the Anglican tradition, and relax and play in a beautiful riverside setting. Highly recommended!
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Visit our “Stay in Touch” page, which contains a link to the “Membership” page where you can find details as to what membership in the Society involves, and a portal where you can sign up.
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In response to numerous requests, the Society is currently engaged in adding the French translation of the 1962 Canadian BCP to the Common Prayer Canada app. The Very Revd. Chris Dow, who chairs the app development committee, provides an update on this project.
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