Liturgical Resource Guide 1. Introduction to the Liturgical Resource Guide – Emmanuel Williamson (3 pgs.) 2. Liturgical Commission – Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania website – Mary Ann Mertz (3 pgs.) 3. Customary of The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Guitérrez (13 pgs.) 4. The Book of Common Prayer – Mary Ann Mertz (15 pgs.) 5. The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music – Brief History of the 1979 Revision Process (11 pgs.) 6. The Canons and Liturgy – Jeremiah Mustered (1 pg.) 7. 2018 General Convention and Worship – Mary Ann Mertz (18 pgs.) 8. Daily Office – Emmanuel Williamson (5 pgs.) 9. Morning Prayer as the Primary Sunday Service – Emmanuel Williamson (4 pgs.) 10. Holy Baptism and the Sacraments of Initiation – Mary Ann Mertz (32 pgs.) 11. Holy Eucharist in the Book of Common Prayer – Mark Smith and Mary Ann Mertz (16 pgs.) 12. Marriage for the Whole Church – Sarah Hedgis with Mary Ann Mertz (10 pgs.) 13. Reconciliation of a Penitent – Hillary Raining (3 pgs.) 14. Reconciliation in the Book of Common Prayer – Mary Ann Mertz (10 pgs.) 15. Ministration to the Sick – Mary Ann Mertz (18 pgs.) 16. Burial of the Dead – Dina L. Harvey (6 pgs.) 17. Orders in the Church – Mary Ann Mertz (31 pgs.) 18. The Ministry of Preaching – Mary Ann Mertz (12 pgs.) 19. Celebration of New Ministry – Book of Common Prayer, Mark Smith (2 pgs.); Enriching Our Worship 4, Mary Ann Mertz (4 pgs.) 20. The Liturgical Year – Mary Ann Mertz (26 pgs.) 21. Major Feasts – Mark Smith (3 pgs.) 22. Making Liturgical Changes – Emmanuel Williamson (2 pgs.) 23. The Sanctuary (Part I), Altar, Processional Cross, Candles, Chalice – Thomas McClellan (5 pgs.) 24. The Sanctuary (Part II), The Ambo, Paschal Candle, The Font – Mary Ann Mertz (7 pgs.) 25. Altar Guilds – Dina L. Harvey (2 pgs.) 26. Acolytes – Dina L. Harvey (3 pgs.) 27. Licensed Ministers – Dina L. Harvey Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors, Preachers, Worship Leaders (4 pgs.) 28. Prayers of the People – Emmanuel Williamson (3 pgs.) 29. Instructed Eucharist – Emmanuel Williamson (2 pgs.) 30. Music in Worship – Mary Ann Mertz (50 pgs.) 31. Children and Their Place in Worship – Mary Ann Mertz (14 pgs.) 32. Cultural Diversity in Worship – Mary Ann Mertz (21 pgs.) 33. Resources for Worship in The Episcopal Church – Mary Ann Mertz (55 pgs.) 390 pages written by the Liturgical Commission 13 pages the Bishop’s Customary 11 pages from the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music – Brief History of the 1979 Revision Process Introduction Emmanuel Williamson When the Liturgical Commission was asked by our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, to formulate a Liturgical Resource Guide for parishes, it was foremost in our mind that this should be a somewhat comprehensive resource, with links and recommendations that were easy to access and available to a broad range of people in our parishes. We wanted to make sure that both lay people and clergy have the ability to use this resource and to find value in the body of work that we were compiling. However, no matter how comprehensive the work, the breadth and depth of what it means to be an Episcopalian in the Anglican Communion cannot be defined by a few pages of written word and links to resources. We are in full awareness that both the Protestant traditions and Catholic traditions worship together in both large and small parishes and in our larger diocesan and national gatherings. This has always been a blessing to the Anglican Communion and one that is also a blessing to us in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. This work is definitely a nod to the “Via Media,” the middle way that has been the foundation of Anglicanism for centuries and the root and joy of our tradition. In addition to the diverse theological traditions of our diocese, we also recognize there are other considerations that play a role in the planning of our corporate worship: local custom, space considerations, parish needs, target gathering, the needs of the local community, and the various forms of approved liturgical texts, all play an important role. This work, therefore, is not an attempt to mandate that each parish worship exactly as its neighbor; rather, it is a guide, so that the basic structure, integrity, and richness of Episcopal worship is maintained. As you move through the Liturgical Resource Guide, you may notice some things about the way that we have used words, capitalization, punctuation, or other elements in the design of the document. We followed “Style Guide of The Episcopal Church” with regard to this. We have avoided the use of acronyms as much as possible, unless they are part of a quotation where they were used or in the footnotes where they are helpful in conserving space and when the source to which we are referring is clear. For example, in the body of the text, the 1979 Book of Common Prayer will generally be used instead of its acronym, BCP. Often the date of the book will appear alternately before or after the name, Book of Common Prayer. BCP may appear in the body of the text if it is used parenthetically. The acronym is often found in the footnotes. You will also notice that the title of the prayer book is seldom italicized although it is a book, while other books or documents of The Episcopal Church may or may not be capitalized. All of the decisions regarding capitalization, italicization, and other aspects such as these are in keeping with the instructions given in the “Style Guide of The Episcopal Church.” Names of sacraments are used throughout this Liturgical Resource Guide. Again, the principles given in the “Style Guide” have been used as consistently as possible. Typically, when referring to the Holy Eucharist or other wording that represents the presence of Christ, capitalization will be used. Sometimes, however, especially when used as an adjective as in “eucharistic liturgy,” the word, “eucharist” of “eucharistic,” is intentionally lower case. The names of sacraments are generally lowercase as are all parts of the liturgy, for example, the prayers of the people. Only on occasion is a word capitalized for emphasis or because it is functioning more as a proper noun, but this is done sparingly throughout this Liturgical Resource Guide. When in quotations, the format used by the author is maintained, even if it is not in keeping with the “Style Guide of The Episcopal Church.” We have used The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, as the reference for grammar, punctuation, formatting of footnotes and bibliographies, and for information related to other issues concerning layout and design. The font used for the body of the text is Adobe Garamond, a recommended font for use in documents such as this Liturgical Resource Guide. As recommended, Gill Sans is used as the alternating font. The fonts and colors are those recommend in The Episcopal Church’s “Visual Identity Guide.” We believe that this will be a living document with many things being added all of the time. (See the article in the first issue of Caminos for a statement regarding the vision for this resource.) Many of the items that we have included have dates that will need continual monitoring and updating. Liturgy is never static and just as there were many changes brought about by the most recent 2018 General Convention, we realize that always things will change and new additions to this Liturgical Resource Guide will need to be made. If there is something that you would like to see addressed, please ask for it. This Liturgical Resource Guide is intended to be dynamic and, just as with liturgy, your full participation and interaction with it and with us will make it a better resource for all. Please know that each member of the Liturgical Commission is here to help and consult with each and every one of you should you need us. The names of the current members of the Liturgical Commission can be found on the diocesan website with a description of the work that we are charged to do. https://www.diopa.org/search?q=Liturgical+Commission. The members and others who participated in preparing this Liturgical Resource Guide are: Dina L. Harvey, Chair of the Diocesan Altar Guild and Administrative Assistant, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Germantown The Rev. Canon Sarah Hedgis, Canon for Congregational Life and Advocacy, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral The Rev. Thomas McClellan, Priest-in-charge of the Church of St. Mary at Calvary The Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz, Chair of the Liturgical Commission and Rector of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Oxford The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining, President of the Standing Committee and Rector of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Gladwyne The Rev. Mark Smith, Served as Rector of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Essington and Priest-in-charge of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chester The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan, Ex-officio member of the Liturgical Commission and Dean of the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral The Rev. Emmanuel Williamson, Rector of the Church of the Redemption, Southampton and Rector of St. Andrew’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, Philadelphia Additional Contributor: Jeremiah Mustered, Assistant for Operations and Benefits Coordinator of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, Liturgical Commission The Liturgical Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania This document is the same as what is found of the website of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. https://www.diopa.org/search?q=Liturgical+Commission. Background The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania proposed that a Diocesan Liturgical Commission be formed in 2009. Its stated purpose was to assist those who gather for worship in parishes by uplifting the diverse traditions of “Common Prayer” in the diocese, by sponsoring seminars and workshops on various aspects of liturgical practices and renewal, by making available information, ideas, and programs offered by the Episcopal Church to the clergy and lay leaders of the diocese, and by working in cooperation with those involved with liturgy across the diocese and with organizations in the church dedicated to the renewal of liturgy.