The Canterbury Book of New Parish Prayers

This collection of 500 original collect-style prayers and biddings covers the life of the Church and the world. Contemporary in focus and language, they are written in a concise style that makes them ideal for public worship but will also appeal to anyone struggling to find the words when they pray.

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This collection of around 500 original collect-style prayers and biddings covering the life of the Church and the life of the world. Contemporary in focus and language, the prayers are written in a concise style that makes them ideal for public worship but will also appeal to those who wish to pray privately but struggle to find the words.

Prayer topics include:
•The Church Year and Festivals
•The Global and Local Church
•The Environment and Social Justice
•Politics and the Leaders of the Nations
•Life Stages
•Spheres of Work, Arts and Education
•Suffering and Tragedy

Helpful guidance on leading public prayer and writing your own collects is also included.