The Anglican Gift
"The birthmarks of Anglicanism were a commitment to reading the Bible and providing services in the language of the people"
Welcome to your tasters for May.
Psalm 1.1-3 'Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither - whatever they do prospers.'
This month you are invited to explore the riches of the Book of Common Prayer and to reflect on how reading the Bible can be a source of life and fruitfulness as part of your Rhythm of Life. Dave Prosser shares how the Lectio 365 app from the Church of England helps him to pray and read the bible regularly helping him to live his faith every day.
So, time to begin.
Experiencing Anglicanism - tap into our Anglican legacy:
This month our journey takes us from the Book of Common Prayer through to modern day patterns of Daily Worship and points us to the riches of the wider Anglican Communion:
Our Anglican inheritance explored
Don't forget to book your place on this month's 'Meet the Chefs' session on 29th May, 2025. This session will be led by Rev Adam Beaumont, Associate Archdeacon of Bristol and Malmesbury.
Doing - Get stuck in
In this section, you can download simple, clear instructions on how to get started:
Daily Worship with the Church of England
Using this link you can join in with daily services throughout the day. You may find that others in your church would like to join you, or that your clergy regularly pray in church or online. In the diocesan office, we join daily in morning prayer using Zoom and the Daily Worship App
Watching - Learning from others
We've asked people to try out some of these practices to share their experiences of how they have helped them to connect with God in new ways:
Watch as Dave Prosser shares a spiritual practice that has helped him. Giving a specific example of the difference it has made to his life.
Bishop Neil Warwick explains how music and regular daily patterns of prayer enrich his life and deepen his relationship with God.
Bishop Viv shares how saying the daily office helped ground her while working overseas and connects her with Christians all over the world.
Further resources and links
An exploration of anglican identity, life and practice from the Anglican Communion Office:
The Anglican Way - Signposts on the Journey
Ideas for bringing Anglican worship into family life:
Anglican worship within the family
Click the arrow below to return to the main Rhythm of Life page:
