Worship planners
Liturgical resources for the seasons of the Church year, including readings, prayers and planning tools. Designed for anyone preparing worship in congregations or other settings.
The resource Alternative Collects for Years A, B & C of the Revised Common Lectionary and Seasonal Prayers over the Gifts and after Communion gathers additional liturgical texts that complement the Book of Alternative Services. These prayers offer expanded options for Sundays and seasons throughout the church year.
This list identifies the translations approved by the House of Bishops for use in public worship, ensuring that scripture readings are both faithful to the original texts and clear for congregations.
The Book of Common Praise, published in 1938, served as the principal hymnal of the Anglican Church of Canada for much of the 20th century. Compiled by a committee of the General Synod, it followed the 1908 edition and reflected the Church’s evolving liturgical and musical life.
The Waterloo Declaration (2001) formalized the full communion relationship between the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, enabling shared ministry, worship and sacramental life while respecting each church’s distinctiveness.
Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage Between a Christian and a Person of Another Faith Tradition offers a form of marriage liturgy that honours Christian tradition while making space for readings, prayers and participation from another faith tradition when appropriate. This rite provides pastoral flexibility for clergy and couples, supporting interfaith families as they prepare for Christian marriage and navigate relationships across different religious backgrounds.
This online resource provides a rich collection of videos, essays and practical resources to encourage grassroots Christian–Muslim dialogue. A Common Word Canada supports individuals, congregations and community groups across Canada in building understanding, trust and friendship with their Muslim neighbours.
A Collect for use when praying for the Council of the North.
Common Praise (1998) is the most widely used hymnal in the Anglican Church of Canada, featuring 769 hymns and pieces of service music for worship throughout the church year.
These guidelines provide practical support for planning and leading joint Anglican-Lutheran worship in Canada.
The Deconsecration of a Sacred Space is an authorized liturgy of the Anglican Church of Canada that supports communities marking the closure of a church building. Rooted in prayer, thanksgiving and pastoral care, the rite honours the history of a worshipping community, acknowledges grief and transition, and affirms that God’s presence accompanies the congregation beyond the walls of any single place.