On behalf of our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Felix Orji, the Ven. Isaac Rehberg presents a classically Anglican teaching on Baptism from the Scriptures, the 1662 BCP, the Articles of Religion, and Book of Homilies. Some resources quoted or reference: A Homily on Common Prayer and the Sacraments https://northamanglican.online/a-homily-of-common-prayer-and-sacraments/ Browne’s Commentary on Article 27…
According to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter * Opening Hymn: Hymn #579 “Rejoice ye Pure in Heart,” verses 1-3 * Morning Prayer Begins on Page 4 BCP * Venite – Psalm 95 (Page 459, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) * Psalm…
We conclude our study of the Offices of Instruction from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer with a discussion of the Sacrament of Communion, the three Orders of Ministers, and a brief conclusion. Week 1: Introduction and Creed Week 2: The Decalogue Week 3: The Lord’s Prayer and the Church Week 4: Our “Bounden…
We continue our study of the Offices of Instruction from the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer with a discussion of our “Bounden Duty” as Church members, and the spiritual gifts of Confirmation. Week 1: Introduction and Creed Week 2: The Decalogue Week 3: The Lord’s Prayer and the Church
According to the 1928 American Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal, and the St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter Opening Hymn: #151 “Awake, my Soul” Morning Prayer Begins on Page 4, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalms 118 (Page 487, BCP; Page 169, Psalter) 1st Lesson: Zechariah 8:1-8, 20-23 1st…
We discuss the messy and often confusing Rite of Confirmation, including its history, the differences between East and West, Classical Anglican approaches, and some modern developments. Drew Keane’s Essay mentioned in the class: https://northamanglican.com/confirmation-in-classical-anglicanism/ Week 1: History and a Bird’s-Eye View Week 2: Morning Prayer Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Great Litany Week…
We discuss Baptism in the classical BCP tradition, including why the Reformers considered it one of two Sacraments, why we baptize infants, and the theology behind our liturgy. Week 1: History and a Bird’s-Eye View Week 2: Morning Prayer Week 3: Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Great Litany Week 4: Holy Communion and Regula…
Opening Hymn: #301 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” Morning Prayer Begins on Page 3, BCP Venite (Page 9, BCP; Page 325, St. Dunstan’s Plainsong Psalter) Psalm 16 (Page 357, BCP; Page 15, Psalter) 1st Lesson: Isaiah 57:13b-19 1st Canticle: Te Deum (Page 10, BCP; Page 351, Psalter) 2nd Lesson: Romans 6:3-11 (Page 197, BCP) 2nd…
Text: John 2:1-9 Six years ago this month, Heather and I were married at Christ Our King Anglican Church in New Braunfels. It was my last service as one of the assisting priests at CoK, as I would begin my new role as the then-assistant Rector here at All Saints as soon as we returned…
Text: Mark 1:1-11 When I was in the discernment process for ordination during my postulancy and during my Master’s Studies at Wayland Baptist, we were often asked to describe our understanding of our call to ministry. That is, what was it that we felt the Lord had called us to as ordained ministers. Early on…