Common Worship

The Church of England has two different but complementary sets of services: the 1662  Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship

Most of the Common Worship services are in a modern idiom, with vibrant images that seek to connect the Biblical tradition with people's own experiences. A key concept is that of the Christian life as a journey - one in which those as yet uncommitted to the faith are also invited to join..

Common Worship supplements the Book of Common Prayer with services and prayers in diverse styles. Most of the material is in contemporary language, but some of the services are based on those in the Book of Common Prayer incorporating adaptations and additions that have become customary over the years

For More information on the Liturgy see the Church Of England Website and also Transforming Worship an initiative launched by the Liturgical Commission  to engage the widest possible number of people in the Church of England throughout the next 5-10 years