Principles for liturgical revision
These principles offer a framework for revising contemporary language common worship texts in the Anglican Church of Canada. They outline theological, liturgical and pastoral considerations that support faithful and contextually grounded liturgical development across the Church.
Suggested uses
- Reference tool for clergy and worship planners involved in evaluating or revising liturgical texts
- Study resource for diocesan or parish liturgy committees
- Formation material for students and leaders exploring Anglican liturgical identity
Key themes
- Relationship between liturgy, culture and context
- Transcultural and local elements of Christian worship
- Theological grounding for liturgical development
- Pastoral and linguistic considerations in contemporary worship texts
- Commitment to common prayer across diverse communities
Best suited for: clergy, liturgists, diocesan committees, worship planners, theological students and others involved in shaping, studying or revising Anglican liturgy.