Liturgical Texts Online

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

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

Make Preparation: Liturgy Planning Notes

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

Natural Church Development

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.

Propers for Mother Emily Ayckbowm

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.

Resource Guide for Discussions on Human Sexuality

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.

Resources for home prayer

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.