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Using Common Worship

"Each of these stimulating, yet realistic, books has excited me again about the tremendous practical and pastoral potential of the Common Worship services and prayers."
Mark Earey, former Praxis National Education Officer and Using Common Worship Series Editor

These six books are hands-on guides to the new Common Worship services. Written by parish priests already working with the material, they offer straightforward and realistic ideas about how to use the services in your church. Drawing on their experience in parishes, the authors include imaginative suggestions for a range of local situations, grounded in the thinking behind the new provisions. Each one contains an extensive introduction from a member of the Liturgical Commission.

Using CW: Daily PrayerUsing Common Worship: Daily Prayer

Canon Jeremy Fletcher is the Precentor of York Minster and a member of the Liturgical Commission. He was actively involved in the writing of Common Worship: Daily Prayer. The Revd Gilly Myers is secretary to both Praxis and GROW (Group for Renewal of Worship). She is Succentor and Sacrist and a Minor Canon at Durham Cathedral. Gilly and Jeremy combine a wealth of practical tips with the theological grounding that will enable people to make the most of their devotional time.

"This book is not the authoritative description of 'how to do' Common Worship: Daily Prayer but an opening up of the possibilities contained in its pages."
The Rt Revd Andrew Burnham, Bishop of Ebbsfleet

ISBN - 0 7151 2065 4
RRP - £9.95

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Using CW: FuneralsUsing Common Worship: Funeral

Canon Anne Horton is Rector of Woodhouse, Woodhouse Eaves and Swithland, near Loughborough. She is a member of the council of Praxis and also of her Diocesan Liturgical Committee. Previously she was Leicester Diocesan Director of Lay Training. This guide assesses the new resources - from prayers with the dying to memorial services - and offers realistic ideas about how to use them in the home, in church and at the crematorium.

"Anne has given us an invaluable resource. Her writing is both creative, helping us to reflect on what is going on, and also down-to-earth, full of practical ideas."
The Ven Trevor Lloyd, former Archdeacon of Barnstaple

ISBN - 0 7151 2005 0
RRP - £9.95

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Using CW: InitiationUsing Common Worship: Initiation

Revd Gilly Myers is secretary to both Praxis and GROW (Group for Renewal of Worship). She is Succentor and Sacrist and a Minor Canon at Durham Cathedral. Gilly offers straightforward ideas about how to make a success of the new Common Worship Initiation Services - including Baptism, Confirmation and Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child.

"The new Common Worship liturgy of baptism reflects new insights. Responding to the challenge of taking them seriously will change the perspective of both priests and people."
Canon Jeremy Haselock, Precentor of Norwich Cathedral

ISBN - 0 7151 2006 9
RRP - £8.95

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Using CW: Holy CommunionUsing Common Worship: Holy Communion

Revd Mark Beach is chaplain to the Bishop of Wakefield, a member of the council of Praxis and also of his Diocesan Liturgical Committee. Drawing on his parish experience, Mark presents possible approaches for a range of different situations. The new features of the services are set out clearly, highlighting the differences from the ASB.

"Both realistic and inspiring, here is wise advice that will enrich the worship of any church which takes it to heart."
Canon Jeremy Fletcher, Precentor of York Minster

ISBN - 0 7151 2003 4
RRP - £8.95

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Using CW: MarriageUsing Common Worship: Marriage

Revd Stephen Lake is Vicar of St Aldhelm's Branksome and Rural Dean of Poole. He is also a member of the council of Praxis and chairs his Diocesan Liturgical Committee. Stephen balances practical tips with theological grounding that will enable parishes to make the most of the opportunities of Common Worship as a whole.

"Those planning to officiate at church weddings will find this book an essential tool. Stephen Lake writes clearly and wisely."
The Rt Revd Andrew Burnham, Bishop of Ebbsfleet

ISBN - 0 7151 2004 2
RRP - £8.95

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Using CW: A Service of the WordUsing Common Worship: Service of the Word

The Revd Tim Stratford is Vicar of the Church of the Good Shepherd, West Derby in Liverpool. He is also Chairman of Praxis North West. Tim explores how to make full use of A Service of the Word and covers the varied provisions in both Common Worship and New Patterns for Worship.

"This book is designed to help those who use A Service of the Word to do so with at least as much vision, imagination and liturgical understanding as that with which it was designed."
The Ven Trevor Lloyd, former Archdeacon of Barnstaple

ISBN - 0 7151 2066 2
RRP - £9.95

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