Common Worship: Times and Seasons: Services and Prayers for the Church of England (Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England)

C Of E

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071512112X ISBN 13: 9780715121122

Publisher: Church House Publishing, 2006

Helps clergy and readers plan and prepare worship that embraces the richness of the Christian year. This book focuses on the major liturgical cycles of the Christian year, especially from Advent to Candlemas and from Lent to Easter. It includes a collection of resources for the festivals and seasons of the agricultural year, and more.

Review:

‘This is an impressive directory of resources that will enrich the worshipping life of the church and aid the planning of clergy, Readers, musicians and intercessors.’ (Peter Moger, National Worship Development Officer)

Synopsis:

"Common Worship" has enriched the worship of the Church of England with its diversity, poetry and creativity. The latest in the "Common Worship" family of resources is the eagerly awaited "Times and Seasons". "Times and Seasons" helps clergy and readers plan and prepare worship that embraces the richness of the Christian year. This collection concentrates on the major liturgical cycles of the Christian year, especially from Advent to Candlemas and from Lent to Easter. It also includes a collection of resources for the festivals and seasons of the agricultural year, as well as material to explore themes like creation and the environment. This practical resource includes creative service outlines; fully worked out services for all the major festivals and a wealth of seasonally appropriate liturgical material e.g. introductions to the Peace, acclamations and blessings.