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​This page includes a list of links to available liturgical resources authorized and/or published by The Episcopal Church and/or Church Publishing Incorporated. Links to official liturgical texts include non-English versions when they have been published digitally by The Episcopal Church. We request updates and corrections: please send them to sclm@episcopalchurch.org .

Please review our FAQ page for background information about whether and how these resources have been authorized by The Episcopal Church. This background information is taken from the Constitution, Canons, and Acts of General Convention.  

Church Publishing
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  • ​Print editions - Church Publishing offers a wide variety of books for individuals and congregations.  Click the dropdown "Browse by Categories" and then browse under "Liturgical Resources".
  • Electronic Common Prayer (eCP) app - Church Publishing offers a mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android that includes selections from the Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship.
  • RitePlanning - Church Publishing (hosted by Augsburg Fortress) offers a comprehensive library of liturgical and music resources, fully customizable templates, content for special services and celebrations, and other resources.  
  • RiteSeries - Church Publishing offers digital versions of liturgies and hymnals so that congregations and worshiping communities can create bulletins/worship materials.

The Book of Common Prayer

The Book of Common Prayer 1979​ (the most recent printing/revision is 2016)
  • The Book of Common Prayer (PDF released by Church Publishing March 17, 2020)
  • El Libro De Oración Común (2022)
  • Le Livre de la Prière Commune (2022)​

Trial Use - Marriage Rites & Expansive Language Eucharist

Please review our FAQ page for to understand how Trial Use liturgies may be used in The Episcopal Church.  

Marriage Rites (excluding those found in the BCP):
  • Liturgical resources 1
    • Liturgical Resources 1 - (published book format)
    • I will Bless You, and You Will Be a Blessing (Marriage Liturgy)-- pdf
    • Marriage Liturgies in Microsoft Word--docx
    • Te Bendeciré, y Serás Bendición--pdf
    • The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage
    • The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2
  • Liturgical Resources 2
    • Liturgical Resources 2​
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two (Expansive Language) for Trial Use - Including Expansive Language Versions of Eucharistic Prayers A, B, and D
  • Text of Expansive Language Liturgies from resolution 2018-D078--docx
  • Text of Expansive Language Liturgies from resolution 2018-D078--pdf
  • Formatted Version (Unofficial Version)​​

Enriching Our Worship Series

Please review our FAQ page for to understand how Enriching Our Worship may be used in The Episcopal Church.  

Enriching Our Worship 1 - Morning and Evening Prayer, The Great Litany, The Holy Eucharist

Enriching Our Worship 2 - Ministry with the Sick or Dying, Burial of a Child​

Enriching Our Worship 3 - Burial Rites for Adults together with a Rite for the Burial of a Child​​
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Enriching Our Worship 4 - The Renewal of Ministry with the Welcoming of a New Rector or Other Pastor

Enriching Our Worship 5 - Liturgies and Prayers Related to Childbearing, Childbirth, and Loss
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Enriching Our Worship 6 - The Witnessing and Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant​

Alternate Psalters

Please review our FAQ page to learn more about how these Psalters were authorized for use in The Episcopal Church.  
  • ​The Psalter for the Christian People: An Inclusive Language ReVision of the Psalter of the Book of Common Prayer 1979 (Pueblo Books, 1993) - Hard Copy for Purchase / Availability of digital version without copyright restriction is unknown by the Task Force.
  • The Liturgical Psalter: Text for Study and Comment (Liturgy Training Publications, 1994) - Availability of digital version and/or hard copy unknown

The Book of Occasional Services
The Book of Occasional Services 2022
  • The Book of Occasional Services 2022--pdf​
  • The Book of Occasional Services 2022 print edition
The Book of Occasional Services 2018
NOTE: A Spanish language version of the Book of Occasional Service 2022 is not available at this time.
  • Libro de ritos ocasionales--revisado 2018--pdf
  • Libro de ritos ocasionales--revisado 2018--docx

Calendar and Lectionary Resources

Please review our FAQ page to learn more about which Calendars and Lectionaries are authorized for use in The Episcopal Church.  

  • Book of Common Prayer Calendar - Note: This Calendar was officially revised in 2009.
  • Lesser Feasts and Fast (2022)​​
  • The Online Calendar at TEC Home Page

Additional Resources that were "made available" by Acts of General Convention

Please review our FAQ page to learn more about how these resources were made available for use in The Episcopal Church.  

Daily Prayer for All Seasons
  • ​English  - See FAQ
  • Español - Note: this PDF is incomplete
  • Hard copy versions are available for purchase in English and Spanish
Rites for the Care of Animals
  • Prayers Suitable For Use In Church Or Other Gatherings For Beloved Animals
  • Service At The Loss Of A Beloved Animal
Changes: Prayers and Services Honoring Rites of Passage
  • Changes: Prayers and Services Honoring Rites of Passage - A digital version may not be available.  

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