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Even
within the relatively formal tradition of the Church of England, there is
considerable flexibility in the form of services, and even more in the
style of these services, depending on the background and inclination of
those in a particular congregation (and ours vary greatly by location).
As in most churches, services include exchange of responses between the
individual leading and the congregation; Bible readings; hymns and songs
both old and more modern; prayers; and usually a sermon or talk. You will
only find out if you are comfortable with what you find if you come and
join us some Sunday - and your influence may change what happens, it
often has.
Anglican
church service tradition is built around morning and evening services
based originally on the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) which first appeared
in the mid 16th century, and more recently on Common Worship (CW),
introduced in the 1990s, whose words are more modern. Both forms are
still used. Most of the services within the Chaplaincy are Common Worship
services. If you see no indication on a diary page, it probably means CW
is the form being used.
Apart
from Morning Worship or Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, you will find
services called:
All Age or Family Services. Fairly self-explanatory - usually shorter
and more 'child-friendly' (in particular the sermon!).
Holy Communion. Communion or Eucharist is
the sacrament established by Jesus during His last Passover meal with his
disciples. When we partake in Communion, we are in a particularly close
fellowship with Christ Jesus and with each other. We usually celebrate Communion twice a
month in Toulouse and Cahors, and once a month in Limoux and Puycelci.
Service of the Word. This is a less formal
service, based around readings from the Bible, and with considerable
flexibility of format.
Finally,
don't you think the use of 'cribsheet’ (see page you came from) is rather
appropriate for a Christian organisation?
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