New Every Morning
A gentle beginning
You don’t have to
know how to pray.
Start with a little time and a willingness to be still.
The Church’s prayers can carry you when your own words don’t come.
Choose a time.
Morning Prayer helps you offer the coming day to God. Evening Prayer gives you space to bring its joys and burdens before him. Begin with whichever fits your day.
Follow the words.
The prayers, psalms, and Bible readings appear in order. Read aloud or silently, at your own pace. Directions in red explain what to do; you do not say them aloud.
Let yourself learn.
The language comes from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. “Thee” and “thou” mean “you.” You don’t have to understand everything on your first visit. Pause when you need to.
A few things you might wonder
Can I read the Bible in contemporary English?
Yes. On the prayer page, choose “Berean — contemporary English” under Bible readings. This uses the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). You can switch back to the King James Version at any time. The prayers, psalms, and canticles keep their traditional Prayer Book wording. Readings from the Apocrypha use the King James Version because those books are not included in the Berean edition.
Can I pray on my own?
Yes. Where there is a short call and response, you can read both parts. Follow the service’s directions about prayers reserved for a priest.
What are psalms, lessons, and collects?
Psalms are the Bible’s songs and prayers. Lessons are readings from Scripture. A collect is a short prayer gathering our petitions before God.
What if I only have a few minutes?
Begin with one prayer and a moment of stillness. You can return for the full service when you have more time. Prayer is a habit to grow into.
Why do the colors change?
The Church’s year follows the story of Christ. Violet accompanies preparation and penitence; white and gold, celebration; red recalls the Holy Spirit and witness; green suggests steady growth in faith.
Worship with a local church
Daily prayer can lead you into the shared worship of a parish. Our guide links to official Continuing Anglican church directories and offers a few suggestions for your first visit.