Category: Walk through the BCP 2019

  • The Prayers of the People: Joining the Work of God

    The Prayers of the People: Joining the Work of God

    Discover the beauty of the Prayers of the People in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer. Explore the differences between the Anglican Standard and Renewed Ancient texts, the role of the laity, and how “the work of the people” transforms the heart.

  • Why We Say the Nicene Creed in Worship

    Why We Say the Nicene Creed in Worship

    Discover the history, meaning, and purpose of the Nicene Creed and why Christians across traditions confess it together in worship.

  • The Sermon: Becoming Windows of God’s Light

    The Sermon: Becoming Windows of God’s Light

    The sermon is a time for calling God’s peace into a deeper relationship with the Lord. It is primarily not about instruction although it should instruct. It’s primary function is worship.

  • Anglican Moments: The Lessons

    Anglican Moments: The Lessons

    Discover the meaning and purpose behind the Lessons in Anglican worship. At Christ Church Anglican, each Sunday’s readings follow a three-year lectionary that guides us through most of the Bible—helping us encounter God’s Word in a balanced and holistic way. Learn why Anglicans read from the Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament, and Gospel each week,…

  • The Collect of the Christian Year

    The Collect of the Christian Year

    Today we continue our walk through the Sunday liturgy with the Collect of the Day. The ancient salutation of “The Lord be with you” marks this as a […]

  • The Gloria in Excelsis: A Song of Heavenly Joy

    The Gloria in Excelsis: A Song of Heavenly Joy

    Discover the meaning, history, and joyful purpose of the Gloria in Excelsis—one of Christianity’s oldest hymns, still sung in worship today.

  • The Kyrie and The Trisagion: Ancient Cries for Mercy

    The Kyrie and The Trisagion: Ancient Cries for Mercy

    When Jesus summarized the law, He told us that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind—and to love […]

  • Why We Say the Summary of the Law

    Why We Say the Summary of the Law

    You may have noticed that every Eucharistic liturgy in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer includes the Summary of the Law—words spoken by Jesus in Matthew 22:37–40. This […]

  • The Collect of Purity: An Anglican Treasure

    The Collect of Purity: An Anglican Treasure

    Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of […]

  • the Opening Acclamation

    the Opening Acclamation

    The Significance of the Opening Acclamation Each Sunday, our service commences with a seasonal opening acclamation. In Lent we hear “Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. […]

  • Walking the Sacred Path: The Way of the Cross
    Join Christ Church Oakhurst for “The Way of the Cross” every Wednesday at noon during Lent. Experience a meditative mini-pilgrimage of healing and prayer.
  • The Prayers of the People: Joining the Work of God
    Discover the beauty of the Prayers of the People in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer. Explore the differences between the Anglican Standard and Renewed Ancient texts, the role of the laity, and how “the work of the people” transforms the heart.
  • Why We Say the Nicene Creed in Worship
    Discover the history, meaning, and purpose of the Nicene Creed and why Christians across traditions confess it together in worship.