Planning Rites and Rituals: A Resource for Episcopal Worship: Year B

Planning for Rites and Rituals is a guide to liturgical planning in the Episcopal Church, organized around the seasons of the church year and the cycle of Sunday readings in the revised common lectionary. It includes guidance for making seasonal choices among worship resources, commentary on readings, and suggestions for observing commemorations. New introductory material suggests approaches to curating liturgical resources.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Church Publishing Inc

The essential guide to curating resources for worship in the Episcopal Church has undergone a comprehensive revision and reorganization, making it an invaluable resource for liturgical planning. This guide, structured around the seasons of the church year and the cycle of Sunday readings in the revised common lectionary, provides comprehensive guidance for clergy and lay liturgical planners. Presented in three volumes, one for each year in the lectionary cycle, Planning for Rites and Rituals offers a wealth of information and insights.

In the first volume, readers are provided with guidance on making seasonal choices among the church's authorized worship resources. Detailed commentary on each Sunday's readings is included, offering valuable insights and interpretations. The second volume focuses on approaching the Prayers of the People, providing practical advice and suggestions for crafting meaningful and inclusive prayers. Additionally, the book offers suggestions for observing commemorations from the church's calendar, ensuring that the liturgical year is celebrated with reverence and significance.

A new introductory section has been added to this revised edition, offering valuable insights into approaches to curating liturgical resources. Drawing on his extensive experience in planning liturgy at parishes across the Episcopal Church and his role as a mentor to clergy, the new editor, Andrew Wright, has contributed his expertise to this volume. Contributions from a diverse range of individuals within the church further enrich the content, providing a comprehensive and inclusive framework for liturgical planning throughout the church year.

Whether you are a clergy member, lay leader, or liturgical planner, Planning for Rites and Rituals is an indispensable tool that will help you deepen your understanding of liturgical practices and create meaningful and spiritually enriching worship experiences for your congregation.

Weight: 1370g
Dimension: 224 x 291 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781640656390