The Book of Alternative Services (BAS) and other authorized liturgical resources of The Anglican Church of Canada are available for download. Most resources can also be purchased in hard copy format through the Anglican Church of Canada eStore.
Liturgy and Anglican Identity is a resource to encourage reflection on diversity and unity in Anglican worship. Initially developed by the International Anglican Liturgical Consultation, it now contains a study guide that is useful for parish discussion groups, to assist them in reflecting on their worship lives as a community. It is particularly helpful for … Continued
In this rich collection of notes on liturgy preparation, the Rev. Dr. Paul Gibson, one of the Anglican Communion’s preeminent liturgists, reflects on each element, from the Word to the Dismissal, drawing out the historical and present significance. This resource is useful for parish liturgy committees, theological colleges, or any other Anglican group planning a … Continued
WHAT IS MISSION ACTION PLANNING? A process that helps parishes vision, plan, decide and act for growth.
Mission: Learn — resources to help you learn about mission.
Mission: Do — resources for doing mission.
Resources provided by the Anglican Church of Canada for parishes to mark the National Indigenous Day of Prayer on June 21 of each year.
Liturgical texts and readings in English, French, ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ (Inuktitut), and Western Cree for National Indigenous Day of Prayer, to be used on June 21 in the Book of Alternative Service Calendar of Memorials and Commemorations.
The objective of Natural Church Development (NCD) is to provide space and reliable statistical data for measuring church health and capacity. The concept is to grow health by focussing on those key elements that are most challenged in a parish. Identify strengths and challenges; draw on strengths to develop weaker elements.
Rites and prayers supplemental to The Book of Alternative Services of The Anglican Church of Canada, authorized by Resolution A122, General Synod 2023, for use where permitted by the Ordinary.
Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time
Guidelines for prayers and ceremony at vigils for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls include suggested hymns and songs, different ways to create Sacred Spaces, and Scripture readings for reflection.
Background to the Reims Statement from August 2011, which celebrates the achievements of ecumenical work on common texts and calls for these texts to be upheld and used.
Text for memorial of Mother Emily Ayckbowm, who was added to the Canadian calendar of holy persons in the Book of Alternative Services on April 5 (the day of her founding of The Community of the Sisters of the Church) by a resolution at General Synod 2004.
A five-session course that introduces the basic ideas and stimulate reflection on being a missional church.
Full text of resource guide for discussions on human sexuality, which includes suggestions for establishing discussion guidelines, a gathered list of resources (including study guides, bibliography, and videos from materials gathered by dioceses, the national church and other churches), and terminology definitions for clarification.
To help keep you connected with prayer, faith and community in times of physical distancing, the General Synod (national office) has compiled a number of resources.