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What it means to be an into the fellowship of the . This sacrament of many architectural styles; but whether the church be small initiation is open to children as well as to adults. or large, elaborate or plain, your eye is carried to the Anglican Central to worship for Anglicans is the , and to the cross. So our thoughts are taken at once celebration of the Holy , also called the Lord's to and to God whose house the church is. The Scriptures and the Gospels, the Apostolic Church and Supper or the . In this offering of prayer and praise, On or near the altar there are candles to the early , are the foundation of the the life, death and resurrection of Christ are recalled remind us that Christ is the "'' (John Anglican and worship. The basic tenants of being through the proclamation of the word and the celebration 8:12). Often there are flowers, to beautify God's house Anglican are: of the sacrament. Other important rites, commonly called and to recall the resurrection of Jesus. sacraments, include , , On one side at the front of the church, there * We view the Old and New Testaments 'as containing all Reconciliation, Marriage and Anointing of the Sick. may be a -, or stand, for the proclamation of things necessary for ' and as being the rule and Worship is at the very heart of . Its the Word; here the Scriptures are read and the is ultimate standard of faith. styles vary from simple to elaborate, or even a preached. In many churches, however, the lectern is * We understand the Apostles’ as the Baptismal combination. The great uniting text is The Book of separate from the pulpit and stands on the opposite side of symbol, and the as the sufficient statement Common Prayer, in its various revisions throughout the the church. of the Christian faith. Communion. The , alongside * The two sacraments ordained by Christ himself - additional gives expression to the The Act of Worship and the Supper of the Lord - are administered comprehensiveness found within the Church whose with unfailing use of Christ's , and the principles reflect that of the via media in relation to its Anglican church services are congregational. In elements are ordained by him. own and other Christian Churches. the pews you will likely find the Book of Common * The historic episcopate is locally adapted in the methods The Book of Common Prayer (1662) is a Prayer, though some countries use supplementary prayer of its administration to the varying needs of the nations permanent feature of the 's worship. It books (Canada, for instance, uses the Book of Alternative and peoples called of God into the unity of his Church. is loved for its beauty of language and the services which it Services regularly.) This enables the congregation to share contains are widely used (in their entirety or in adapted fully in every service. In the Book of Common Prayer, the Anglicans trace their Christian roots back to form). It is also the foundation of a tradition of common large print is the actual service. The smaller print gives the early Church, and their specifically Anglican identity prayer and is a fundamental source of Church of England directions to ministers and people for conduct of the to the post- expansion of the Church of doctrine. service. England and other Episcopal or Anglican Churches. The Scottish Church made certain You may wonder when to stand or kneel. Historically, there were two main stages in the modifications to The Book of Common Prayer and its Practices vary---even among individual Anglicans. The development and spread of the Communion. Beginning wholehearted retention by the new Episcopal Church of general rule is to stand to sing---hymns (found in the with the seventeenth century, Anglicanism was established the USA as well as the emerging dominions and Hymnal in the pews) and other songs (many of them from alongside colonisation in the United States, Australia, dependencies, ensured its place as a key ingredient of the the Holy ) called or chants and printed as Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. The second state growing . part of the service. We stand, too, to say our affirmation began in the eighteenth century when missionaries The Lambeth Conferences of the 1950s and of faith, the Creed; and for the reading of the in worked to establish Anglican churches in Asia, Africa and 1960s called for more up-to-date national liturgies and the Holy Eucharist. are sung or said sitting or America. this is going on today. No matter how distinctive each is, standing. We sit during readings from the As a worldwide family of churches, the they are all clearly of the lineage of The Book of Common or Letters, the sermon, and the choir Anglican Communion has more than 77 million adherents Prayer. anthems. We stand or kneel for prayer to show our in 38 Provinces spreading across 161 countries. Located Another distinguishing feature of the corporate gratefulness to God for accepting us as children or as an on every continent, Anglicans speak many languages and nature of Anglicanism is that it is an interdependent act of humility before God. come from different races and cultures. Although the Church, where parishes, dioceses, and provinces help each churches are autonomous, they are also uniquely unified other to achieve by mutual support in terms of financial The Regular Services through their history, their , their worship and assistance and the sharing of other resources. The principal service is the Holy Eucharist their relationship to the ancient See of Canterbury. To be an Anglican is to be on a journey of faith (Also called The Lord’s Supper and Mass). In some Anglicans uphold the and Apostolic to God supported by a fellowship of co-believers who are Anglican churches it is celebrated quite simply, without faith. Following the teachings of Jesus Christ, the dedicated to finding Him by prayer and service. Churches are committed to the proclamation of the good music, early on Sunday morning. Weekday celebrations news of to the whole creation. In practice this How We Worship also are frequently without music, and without sermon. is based on the revelation contained in Holy Scripture and When celebrated at a later on Sundays, or on other great Christian days such as , music and a the Catholic , and is interpreted in light of Christian The Place of Worship tradition, scholarship, reason and experience. sermon are customary. Another service is Morning Prayer (Mattins). By Baptism in the name of the Father, Son and As you enter, you will notice an atmosphere of The parallel evening service is Evening Prayer (). Holy Spirit, a person is made one with Christ and received worship and reverence. Anglican churches are built in These services consist of psalms, Bible readings, and At the Holy Eucharist a or prayers; and may include a sermon. They may be with or frequently wears a (a circular garment that What is an Anglican & without music. Mattins and Evensong are said daily by the envelopes the body) over the and . The 's How we Worship . corresponding has sleeves and is called a While some parts of the services are always the . In some parishes the Priest and Deacon wear a same, others change. At the Holy Eucharist, for example, (a small band of coulored fabric worn over the two or three Bible selections are read. These change each left arm). The Maniple is a symbol of servanthood. Sunday. So do the psalms. Certain of the prayers also sometimes wear a special headcovering called a change, in order to provide variety. Page numbers for . parts of the service printed elsewhere in the Book are Stoles, , and , as well as altar usually announced or given in the service leaflet. But do coverings, are usually made of rich fabrics. Their color not be embarrassed to ask your neighbour for the page changes with the seasons and holy days of the Church number. Year. The most frequently used colors are white, red, You will find the services of the Anglican violet, and green. Church beautiful in their ordered dignity, God-centered, and yet mindful of the nature and needs of human beings. The Church Year

Before and After The Anglican Church observes the traditional Christian calendar. The season of , during which It is the custom upon entering church to kneel we prepare for Christmas, begins on the Sunday closest to in one's pew for a prayer of personal preparation for November 30. Christmas itself lasts twelve days, after worship. In many churches it is also the custom to bow to which we celebrate the feast of the (January 6). the altar on entering and leaving the church as an act of , the forty days of preparation for , reverence for Christ. begins on . Easter season lasts fifty days, Most Anglicans do not talk in church before a concluding on the feast of . service but use this time for personal meditation and During these times the Bible readings are devotions. At the end of the service some persons kneel chosen for their appropriateness to the season. During the for a private prayer before leaving. Others sometimes sit rest of the year--the season after Epiphany and the long to listen to the organ postlude. season after Pentecost (except for a few special Sundays)-- ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA the New Testament is read sequentially from Sunday to DIOCESE OF QUEBEC Coming and Going Sunday. The Old Testament lesson corresponds in theme DEANERY OF ST FRANCIS with one of the New Testament readings. ST FRANCIS REGIONAL MINISTRY If there are ushers they will greet you, and may escort you to a pew. If you desire, they will answer your You Will Not be Embarrassed THE RIGHT REVEREND BRUCE MYERS OGS questions about the service. Pews are usually unreserved BISHOP OF QUEBEC in Anglican churches. Following the service the When you visit an Anglican church, you will be greets the people as they leave. our respected and welcome guest. You will not be singled THE VEN. DR EDWARD SIMONTON OGS out in an embarrassing way, nor asked to stand before the VICAR GENERAL & ARCHDEACON OF QUEBEC What Clergy Wear congregation nor to come forward. You will worship God

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