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Eucharistic Practice and Sacramental Theology in Pandemic Times

Eucharistic Practice and Sacramental Theology in Pandemic Times grew out of questions raised when COVID-19 disrupted in-person worship and prompted reflection on how Anglicans live their sacramental life in changed circumstances. In response, the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee invited brief theological reflections from across the church. This collection gathers those voices, offering accessible perspectives on eucharist, presence and pastoral practice for study and discussion.

Suggested uses

  • Individual study on eucharistic practice in times of disruption or change
  • Group discussion in parishes, learning circles or adult education settings
  • Clergy and lay leader formation on sacramental theology and pastoral practice
  • Reflection on Anglican responses to crisis, distance and community life

Key themes

  • Sacramental theology in extraordinary circumstances
  • Eucharistic presence, community and connection when worship is dispersed
  • Pastoral and liturgical adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Anglican integration of scripture, tradition and reason in times of change

Best suited for: individuals, clergy, lay leaders, study groups and anyone exploring Anglican sacramental theology, eucharistic practice or pastoral responses to crisis and change.

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Acknowledging the land and God’s creation

This acknowledgement is crafted in light of the Principles of Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as we seek to live faithfully in Christ and in right relationship with all. 

We give thanks to the Creator for this land, its waters, forests and all living beings, and for the abiding presence of Christ among us. From coast to coast to coast, these have been cared for and nurtured by First Nations, Inuit and Métis through countless generations. 

We honour the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have cultivated with these lands and waters, and the treaties and agreements that reflect these sacred bonds. We acknowledge the harms caused by colonial expansion, through frameworks like the Doctrine of Discovery and structures like the residential school system. We recognize our past failures as a Church, including disruption of connections to the land and suppression of Indigenous spiritualities. 

Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ, we confess our need for healing. We commit ourselves to seeking truth, pursuing reconciliation and nurturing harmony with all creation. We place our trust in Christ, through whom all things are reconciled to God. 

May God strengthen us to live faithfully as stewards of the Earth. Let us walk in love, justice and reconciliation, joining in God’s work to restore all creation.