Insights for preaching, liturgy, and church growth related to the Feast of the Epiphany will be offered by Rev. Canon John Hill, Toronto, Canada and Rev. Venerable Dr. Jay Koyle, Algoma, Canada. We will also hear from Rev. Philippe Carr-Jones about C+M+B: Every Home Plus Blessing Project. Click here to register.
Seven weeks of Advent?
Advent is a season of complex origins and multiple manifestations. In different times and places it has been a longer or a shorter season. It has been celebratory in some ages and until recently, by contrast, highly penitential. Also since the mid-nineteenth century, the integrity of Advent as a season with a purpose of its... Continue Reading →
In Memoriam
The Rev. Clayton L. Morris died at this home in Brooklyn, NY earlier this week. "Clay" was a long time member of APLM and is remembered for his wit and humor, talent at the organ, and his willingness to take risks in liturgical planning that might deepen each participant's experience of the divine mystery and... Continue Reading →
Webinar: Growing Community Through Advent
Curious about the movement to reclaim an expanded season of Advent? APLM hosted a free webinar in September 2022 about the rationale and practice of celebrating Advent for seven weeks rather than four. If you missed the webinar, you can watch it here. More info on the presenters and respondents may be found below. Follow... Continue Reading →
APLM to Host Event in Baltimore Supporting Film about the Philadelphia Eleven
In support of a documentary about the women who became the first women priests in the American context, APLM will host a fundraising event at General Convention this summer in Baltimore that will include highlights from the film. Three of the women who were ordained will be present. For more details and information about who... Continue Reading →
Webinar May 4, 2022
How do the prayer book and other liturgical resources lead us to give thanks to God and, at the same time, ask God to strengthen us for our work to cherish and protect our island home? GIVING THANKS FOR A FRUITFUL EARTH:Preparing for summer worship in the midst of climate changeWEDNESDAY - MAY 41 PM... Continue Reading →
Dr. James Farwell, Prof. of Theology, VTS & Dr. Juan M.C. Oliver, Custodian of the BCP will engage in conversation on Easter: The Day of Fifty Days. This will be followed by a conversation with two responders from parish settings: Rev. Emily Garcia, Church of Our Redeemer, Lexington MA. and Rev. Jennifer Zogg, Church of... Continue Reading →
The Role of Small Groups in Making Disciples
By Rev. Canon John Hill (Presbyter, Anglican Diocese of Toronto), APLM Council Member The risen Christ instructed his disciples to “Go . . . and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them . . . and teaching them to obey everything I commanded you” — but he made no mention of using small groups.Yet the... Continue Reading →
A Community of Liturgical Innovators is Launched
Pillar and Cloud, an APLM-sponsored network of congregational leaders, hosted a Zoom meeting on Thursday, October 8th to discuss liturgical theology and practice in light of the pandemic. Participants included lay liturgical planning team members as well as clergy and diocesan leaders from across the US and Canada who shared resources for being sensitive to the... Continue Reading →
An Observance of the Easter Vigil for Households During this Time of Pandemic
The Easter Vigil liturgy is rich with symbol and ritual, and the Scripture readings connect us to our ancestors in faith, living the very same hope that we live today. Its genesis is from a time in the ancient church when the People of God kept vigil through the night with those who were about... Continue Reading →
Registration Open for “Becoming the Story We Tell” Conference Jan. 9-11
Are liturgy and scripture alive and formative in your parish? Do members connect baptism to the sacred story of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection? Do they find a connection between God’s story and their story? “Becoming the Story” is a process that can help your congregation enter the deep drama of the gospel, restoring the... Continue Reading →