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Common Worship: Holy Week and Easter

by Common Worship

Book Details

Publisher:Canterbury Press
Published:2013-07-15
Pages:392
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

A complete liturgical resource to the richest days of the Christian year, grouping the seasonal liturgies of Holy Week and Easter with Holy Communion Order One. New musical settings are included, and it is designed for use on the altar and on the move in worship.

Our Review

This comprehensive liturgical guide provides everything needed for the most sacred days of the Christian calendar, bringing together the complete seasonal services for Holy Week and Easter with the Holy Communion Order One. The resource includes new musical settings specifically composed for these profound observances, making it equally functional for altar use and mobile worship situations. Its thoughtful design acknowledges both the ceremonial gravity of these services and the practical needs of modern worship leaders navigating different spaces.

What distinguishes this volume is its seamless integration of traditional liturgical depth with contemporary accessibility, offering clergy and worship teams a unified resource for the entire Paschal journey from Palm Sunday through Easter Day. The inclusion of fresh musical arrangements alongside the established Common Worship texts creates a bridge between ancient tradition and living practice. Anglican communities seeking a cohesive, well-organized approach to these holy days will find this collection invaluable for maintaining liturgical integrity while adapting to various worship environments.

Themes

Religion

Subjects

Religion