How “Common” is the Revised Common Lectionary?
The Revd. Canon Dr. Gordon Maitland reflects upon this lectionary, which was widely promoted as an instrument of ecumenism, and points out the flaws in the claims that were made for it.
Read moreAn Evangelical Christian’s Journey to Prayer Book Anglicanism
By the Ven. Brody Albers, Archdeacon of Prince Albert (Diocese of Saskatchewan). He was a PBSC bursary recipient during the three years of his studies at theological college.
Read moreChoral Evensong Re-Introduced at St. John’s Portsmouth (Kingston, Ontario)
The Revd. Robert Porter, rector of St. John’s, shares the fruits of his efforts to bring about this exciting development in his parish.
Read moreA New Chaplain for Wycliffe College
In an exciting development, the Revd. Chris Dow, one of the national Vice-Chairmen of the PBSC, has been appointed as the chaplain of Wycliffe College in Toronto. Fr. Dow describes his experiences since arriving at the College.
Read moreA New Episcopal Visitor for the PBSC
The Rt. Revd. William Cliff, the Bishop of the Diocese of Ontario, recently accepted the invitation of the PBSC to become its new Episcopal Visitor. Bishop Cliff speaks eloquently of the influence of the BCP in his spiritual life.
Read moreThe “Anglican Way” Conference of 2024
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.
Read moreChoral Evensong at St. George’s Church, London, Ontario
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.
Read moreSt. Matthew’s Viking, Alberta: The Mission Continues
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.
Read moreThe Orphan Child of the Book of Alternative Services
PBSC National Chairman the Revd. Canon Dr. Gordon Maitland reflects upon the “Page 230” traditional language eucharistic rite contained in the Book of Alternative Services, and speculates on the reasons for its inclusion.
Read more“He Learned Obedience Through What He Suffered”
A sermon given on the first Sunday in Lent by the Rev’d David Curry, the rector of Christ Church in Windsor, NS, chaplain and faculty member of King’s-Edgehill School, and one of the PBSC’s longest-serving national Vice-Chairmen.
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