Enjoyed this conversation about the collects and their inclusion in the UMC hymnal. It is amazing just how old many of them are and we're blessed to have them with us still!
I am a new Methodist and my local church makes no reference to BCP. But as I learn more about Wesley it appears he was quite keen on its use. Could you recommend a BCP version for a lay minister student or for use in introducing it to my brethren who have never used one?
Some of the BCP content is in the UM Hymnal. If you are looking for a BCP I would recommend either the 2019 Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church in North America (you can purchase through their publisher’s website) or the Book of Common Prayer of 1662, international Edition published by IVP and available at many booksellers. The 1662 is the BCP that Wesley grew up with; the 2019 is very similar, but uses more contemporary English and includes some material that is influenced by the ecumenical movement and the liturgical renewal movement of the 20th century.
Here is where you can purchase the 2019, which is what I use each day: anglicanhousepublishers.org/product-category/anglican-liturgy-press/book-of-common-prayer/
Enjoyed this conversation about the collects and their inclusion in the UMC hymnal. It is amazing just how old many of them are and we're blessed to have them with us still!
I am a new Methodist and my local church makes no reference to BCP. But as I learn more about Wesley it appears he was quite keen on its use. Could you recommend a BCP version for a lay minister student or for use in introducing it to my brethren who have never used one?
Some of the BCP content is in the UM Hymnal. If you are looking for a BCP I would recommend either the 2019 Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church in North America (you can purchase through their publisher’s website) or the Book of Common Prayer of 1662, international Edition published by IVP and available at many booksellers. The 1662 is the BCP that Wesley grew up with; the 2019 is very similar, but uses more contemporary English and includes some material that is influenced by the ecumenical movement and the liturgical renewal movement of the 20th century.
Both the 2019 and the 1662 Common Prayer books are available online for free as well.
Here is where you can purchase the 2019, which is what I use each day:
anglicanhousepublishers.org/product-category/anglican-liturgy-press/book-of-common-prayer/