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  • The Comfortable Words Explained

    The Comfortable Words Explained

    Learn the history, meaning, and purpose of the Comfortable Words in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer. Discover how these Gospel promises assure Christians of God’s forgiveness and grace.

  • 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 beginning of a new section of the liturgy with a shift in emphasis. We move from a time of gathering and praise into a time focused on…

  • Blessing of the Animals – The Feast of St. Francis

    Blessing of the Animals – The Feast of St. Francis

  • Understanding the Importance of Kneeling in Christian Faith

    Understanding the Importance of Kneeling in Christian Faith

    The Posture of Prayer: Why We Kneel In the coming month, we will be introducing kneelers into our worship space, and with them, the practice of kneeling during our services. When the kneelers arrive, I’ll share the when and how of kneeling in worship. But in this article, I want to reflect on the why.…

  • Anglican 101

    Anglican 101

    Ever Wondered About the Anglican Way? Join Our “Anglican 101” Class! Are you curious about the rich traditions and deep faith of the Anglican Church? Perhaps you’ve been attending services for a while and have questions or maybe you’re brand new and just want to learn more. Whatever your reason, we invite you to join…

  • 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.

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