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Common-Worship-Guidelines
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proposed revision (March 2003) for the National Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and for the Council of General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada
According to the definition of full communion "communicant members of each church [are] able freely to commune at the altar of the other, and there [is] freedom of ordained ministers to officiate sacramentally in either church." Waterloo Declaration Preface para. 7 There is also "freedom to use each other’s liturgies Ibid.", subject to normal approval processes in each church. Thus, from now on, there is general approval of both churches for the standard worship books of each to be used in the other (Book of Common Prayer, Book of Alternative Services and Supplementary Eucharistic Prayers; Lutheran Book of Worship and With One Voice). Each church will consult with the other before authorizing future standard liturgical texts.
There will be several different contexts for this joint worship. There will be local, regional, or national services which are held in common. There will be special occasions when one congregation hosts another, and there will be some congregations in which Lutherans and Anglicans worship together all the time (shared ministries). Each of these situations raises particular questions for worship planners. Suggestions for these contexts, and for particular kinds of rites (services of word and prayer, eucharist, Baptism, and the renewal of baptismal vows) are given below.
In a parish context
Special Joint Worship
At regional worship events or special joint worship services, planners shall take great care to adapt existing liturgies in a way that reflects the common structure of the eucharist and also respects the integrity and sensibilities of each tradition. The service used in Waterloo on July 2001, A Celebration of Full Communion for Anglicans and Lutherans, is commended as a model for such a joint service.
In most cases it is appropriate to use the liturgy of one or other of the churches involved in the celebration of the eucharist. In a few cases it may be better to develop a rite based on existing liturgical forms, reflecting the traditional structure of the eucharist. The structure in this section is based on The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.2.
Gathering Greeting
The Word of God (Old Testament Reading)
Readings may be taken from the lectionaries of the two churches or chosen for the occasion. While both traditions expect at least a reading from the gospels to accompany the celebration of the eucharist, it is appropriate to precede the reading of the gospel by another reading.
The Holy Communion (Meal) Preparation of the Table
Commissioning (Sending) Thanksgiving for Communion and Prayer for Mission
The two churches have different traditions on confession and absolution. A penitential rite may precede the service or may precede the exchange of the peace. Alternatively, confession and prayer for forgiveness may be included in the intercessions. The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.2.
Local worship planners should determine the recipient of the offering, giving particular consideration to shared mission possibilities. The offering may include money and other gifts such as food for a local pantry or blankets for a shelter.(www.elca.org/ea/Relationships/episcopalian/guidelines.html (accessed 4 February 2002).
Regarding the elements themselves, "Lutherans traditionally use bread and wine in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. In certain circumstances grape juice is used." Statement on Sacramental Practices (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.15.
It is not, however, the practice of the Anglican Church to use grape juice as an alternative to wine in the eucharistic celebration: "The Bread shall be the best and purest wheat bread, whether leavened or unleavened, and the Wine pure grape wine, wherewith a little water may be mingled." Book of Common Prayer, Anglican Church of Canada (Toronto, The Anglican Book Centre, 1959).
While communicants in both churches normally receive from the loaf and the cup, both traditions affirm that under certain circumstances "the reception of only one element is acceptable." Statement on Sacramental Practices (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.16.
While practices vary in our churches, "a loaf of bread and the common cup are rich biblical symbols of the unity of the church." Statement on Sacramental Practices (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.17.
When the Eucharist is celebrated together, the sacrament is offered to all the baptized present. All those welcome at the table in their own churches should be welcomed in a shared service, subject to the eucharistic practices of the churches from which visitors may come. (www.elca.org/ea/Relationships/episcopalian/guidelines.html (accessed 4 February 2002).
"The elements offered for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper have been set aside for a special purpose. Leftover elements are consumed by those present, or disposed of in an appropriate manner." Statement on Sacramental Practices (Winnipeg, MB: Division for Parish Life of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, 1991), §6.22.
"Any remaining consecrated bread and wine, (unless reserved for communing of persons not present) is consumed at the end of the distribution or immediately after the service. This is appropriately done at the credence table or in the sacristy." Book of Alternative Services, Anglican Church of Canada. Toronto: Anglican Book Centre, 1985, p. 184.
Celebrations of the Word and Prayer
The guidelines in this section are based on The Anglican-Lutheran International Commission, Guidelines for Anglican-Lutheran Worship (London, UK: The Anglican Communion Office of Communication, 1993), §6.1.
Canticle or Hymn or Praise
The Word of God Psalm
Gospel Canticle or Hymn
The Gospel canticles are the Song of Zechariah (Benedictus), the Song of Mary (Magnificat), and the Song of Simeon (Nunc dimittis).
The readings may be chosen from the lectionaries of one of the churches or chosen for their appropriateness to the occasion.
Prayers Intercessions, Thanksgivings, and Petitions
Book of Common Prayer Lutheran Book of Worship
Book of Alternative Services LBW Minister’s Desk Edition
Occasional Celebrations LBW Manual on the Liturgy
Supplementary Eucharistic Prayers and
Services of the Word With One Voice
Common Praise Occasional Services
Book of Common Praise 1938 ELCIC Statement on Sacramental Practices
Approved by ELCIC National Church Council