Gathering for Worship: Patterns and Prayers for the Community of Disciples - Hardcover

Baptist Union Of Great Britain; Christopher J Ellis; Myra Blyth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1853116254 ISBN 13: 9781853116254

Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich, 2005

Synopsis

Although not a denomination with a liturgical tradition, the Baptist Church does have a considerable number of service for which some set form of words is needed - holy communion, weddings and funerals, obviously, but also thanksgiving and dedication for a baby; adult baptism; receiving into church membership; the commissioning of deacons, elders, youth workers and other church officers; ordination of ministers; dedication of a new church building and many more such occasions.

It has been more than two decades since the last such service book was published and this draws on the liturgical renewal that has taken place in recent years to create texts that are both beautiful and versatile.

About this title

Review:

"This is an important contribution to the formation of God's people in worship, which deserves to be read and used both within and outside the Baptist fold. It is a mine of resources, many of which will be welcomed by Anglicans for those occasions where 'other words may be used'.

About the Author:

CHRISTOPHER ELLIS is Principal of Bristol Baptist College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1853116254
• ISBN 13: 9781853116254
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320