Celebrating the Book of Common Prayer since 1986
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.
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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.
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Liturgical Suggestions for 2022 Celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the Canadian Book of Common Prayer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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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The Revd. Jonathan R. Turtle writes about the motivation that led to the parish that he serves switching from the Revised Common Lectionary to the Prayer Book lectionary for services of the Eucharist, despite its not being a strictly “Prayer Book parish”.
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PBSC national chairman the Revd. Dr. Gordon Maitland writes about the new version of the Book of Common Prayer recently produced by the Anglican Church in North America, praising the overall approach taken and the liturgical principles that were followed.
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The Revd. Dr. J.I. Packer was a staunch supporter of the BCP, and served as a vice-chairman of the PBSC for many years. He was one of the giants of the Evangelical and Anglican world, like the California Redwoods…
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