“These Our Prayers”
Announcing the availability of a new book containing hundreds of prayers, thematically arranged, drawn mostly from the Prayer Book. This project was sponsored in part by the PBSC. It would make a great Christmas gift!
Read moreSupplementary Old Testament Lections for the BCP Eucharistic Lectionary
The Revd. Benjamin von Bredow describes this new project to compile a set of optional Old Testament readings for Communion services, and explains the reasons for embarking upon it.
Read moreRare and Unique Prayer Books
In this 60th anniversary year of our 1962 Canadian Book of Common Prayer, the Revd. Gordon Maitland, the national chairman of the PBSC, describes some unique and historically significant Prayer Books that are in his private collection.
Read moreThe Diamond Jubilee of the Prayer Book
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the 1962 Canadian BCP. The Revd. Dr. Gordon Maitland reflects on this milestone, and highlights three significant dates: March 21, September 3 and November 27.
Read moreNews from Iqaluit
The Very Revd. Chris Dow, now Dean of the Arctic, writes about his experiences since moving to Iqaluit, and updates us on continuing work towards making the Common Prayer Canada app available in the Eastern Arctic Inuktitut language.
Read more2022 Anniversary Liturgical Suggestions
Liturgical Suggestions for 2022 Celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the Canadian Book of Common Prayer
Read more2022 Bursaries for Theological Students
Bursaries Available: 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 BCP. The deadline for applications is November 4th, 2022.
Read moreSt. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit has a new dean!
The new Rector of St. Jude’s Cathedral in Iqaluit and Dean of the Diocese of the Arctic is the Rev’d Chris Dow, a member of the PBSC National Council and one of the main architects of the BCP app.
Read moreRave Reviews for the BCP app
The “Common Prayer Canada” app, developed by the PBSC and released in Advent 2020, has been a great success, having been downloaded by nearly 1,000 users as of February and receiving unanimous 5-star reviews. A major update is planned for this year.
Read moreReconciliation Prayer
“My aim is threefold: first, to demonstrate that this prayer is in keeping with the form and tradition of the Prayer Book; secondly, to argue that it is necessary in its penitential post-supersessionist attitude toward the Jewish people; and thirdly, to show that it is biblically rooted.” – Rev. Chris Dow
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