The Following Document Is the Liturgy
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Preface: The following document is the Liturgy (order of service) to be used for a Standard Eucharist service the language used is in keeping with the Broad Church tradition and as such will be the standard used. In terms of Liturgical Colors and readings and collects to be used, this document contains the standard Ordinary Time collect as taken from the BCP and therefore the standard Liturgical color for Ordinary time is green. The AAC uses the website: https://universalis.com/mass.htm which will provide the Liturgical color, readings and collect for that day. However in keeping with the Broad and Low Church traditions during Ordinary time (for those unfamiliar with the liturgical calendar this is when you see the color green is in use) you will have the freedom to undertake sermon series. For example Saint Francis Chapel undertook a Sermon series looking at love as a constant throughout the bible and explored every book of the bible in this regard during Ordinary time. This will give clergy a level of freedom but still maintain a level of orthodoxy. Another example of this freedom may be a sermon series on what is known as the “Clobber Passages” as a fully Affirming an Inclusive Church the AAC would benefit from such a series. Anglican Apostolic Church- Broad Church Liturgy- Page 1 In terms of Clergy attire we would expect clergy to wear their clerical shirt, and stole as an absolute minimum, however we would expect that as standard all clergy would wear a White Geneva gown/White Alb, with corresponding stole. The use of the Geneva gown was at one point widespread in Broad Church services and so it is our wish to bring that liturgical vestment back into use. As a Broad Church service the use of Chasubles isn’t required of our clergy, the use of Chasubles being more the domain of Higher Church tradition, which will be laid out in the Liturgy for that tradition. Liturgy contains deep amounts of theology and the liturgy contained in here seeks to do just that, though as a side note it may be helpful to your congregation if every now and then before going into a particular part of liturgy (chiefly the Nicene Creed, Humble Prayer of Access etc) you explain the deep thought being expressed that this is just a set of words we say at a certain time but just how the Liturgy is designed to help and facilitate a deeper connection with God. On Worship: Worship music is a wonderful ministry to use alongside the service, in this Liturgy you will see designated breaks for such moments of Worship, however the amount of hymns/songs you use can be increased or decreased depending on your congregation. Finally it is my humble hope that you find this brief preface informative and helpful as you begin or continue your priestly ministry as part of the Anglican Apostolic Church. God bless you all. Bishop Rob Ponsford Overseeing Bishop of AAC Anglican Apostolic Church- Broad Church Liturgy- Page 2 Order of Service for Anglican Apostolic Church. Opening Hymn or Music Greeting and Welcome (Notices and informal intro to be given) The minister may say In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. As with the guidance for all liturgy, it is important that there is a clear beginning to the service The minister welcomes the people using these or other appropriate words Priest: The Lord be with you All: and also with you. From Easter Day to Pentecost, this acclamation follows Priest: Alleluia. Christ is risen. All: He is risen indeed. Alleluia. All: (The Collect) Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. HYMN 1- The Beatitudes: Priest: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Anglican Apostolic Church- Broad Church Liturgy- Page 3 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you. Priest: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments and to live in love and peace with all. All: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbor in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins. For the sake of Anglican Apostolic Church- Broad Church Liturgy- Page 4 your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen. Priest: May almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep us in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. HYMN 2 Gloria in Excelsis The Gloria in excelsis may be used. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Readings: (This will depend on the reading for the day, though in more informal services this may be decided by the Incumbent or designated person. The Lectionary should be used as per PCC lectionary. One or two reading should precede the Gospel reading in ST Francis this is normally one) Anglican Apostolic Church- Broad Church Liturgy- Page 5 At the end of each the reader may say Reader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Gospel Reading Reader: Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to All: Glory to you, O Lord. At the end Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon: (To be based on either of the readings and how they might be connected) HYMN 3 Priest: Now Let us affirm our faith together in the Nicene Creed. The Creed (To be spoken or sung or sung-chanted) All: I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible: And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made; Who for us men, and for our salvation came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, And was made man, And was Anglican Apostolic Church- Broad Church Liturgy- Page 6 crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, And ascended into heaven, And sits on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead: Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe in one Catholic and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the life of the world to come. Amen Prayers and Intercessions The end of which shall be said Speaker: Lord in your mercy All: Hear our prayer At the end shall be said: Priest: Merciful Father, All: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Anglican Apostolic Church- Broad Church Liturgy- Page 7 The Peace Priest: In fellowship with the whole Church of God, with all who have been brought together by the Holy Spirit to worship on this day, and all our brothers and sisters the world over. let us rejoice that we are called to be part of the body of Christ.