Special Observances
Collect for The Nation
BCP pg. 258
Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and. Amen.
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Those planning liturgies need to have useful information to inform their work, and ECCT wants to help.
Below you will find a link to “Authorized Liturgical Resources.” This searchable list of resources, including Books of Common Prayer, Lectionaries, Marriage Liturgies, Expansive Language liturgies, and more, includes links to digital versions of the resource, where available, as well as indicating if the bishops’ permission is required prior to their use. In addition, if General Convention has specifically addressed the use of any resource, we have tried to provide these details, including the year and legislative reference number in the “Additional Information” link.
This resource list is not necessarily comprehensive and is always evolving. If you have questions or comments, please contact the bishops’ office.
