It was last revised in 1979, in the midst of the liturgical renewal movement (of which the Vatican II conference in the Roman Catholic Church was one example). In the Episcopal Church, the Book of Common Prayer has been regularly updated since our first prayer book in 1789. This dedication to praying in a way that people can understand and share is a core commitment of our church – which is why the Book of Common Prayer has often been revised to reflect evolving language and culture. It was also the first time the people of England could worship in their own language, participating fully and understanding the prayers and readings. When the first BC P was developed by Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer in 1549, it demonstrated the hope that the Protestant and Catholic wings of the Church of England could end the conflicts of the Reformation by praying together. The first thing to understand is that the Book of Common Prayer is a vital symbol of the unity of the church. But exactly what happened, and why does it matter? I mentioned this development in my recap of General Convention on July 12. This year, General Convention began to redefine the Book of Common Prayer. Category: # Bishop's Blog, # Communications
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