After two years work, an Ordo for the 1662 BCP for 2026 is being launched by Father Jonathan Fleury.
“One of the challenges I’ve found for clergy, especially those who want to encourage people to use the BCP, is that the lectionaries available can be quite confusing,” says Father Jonathan, who is Priest in Charge of a group of three parishes in East Leeds. “And the lectionary printed in the BCP is not the original set out in the 1662 edition, which offers a fuller and more comprehensive diet of scripture throughout the year.”
The new book, available in November, lists a comprehensive but simple to use lectionary for the entire year. Morning and Evening prayer sits alongside the readings for Holy Communion, as well as liturgical observances like Ember Days and Black Letter Days.
“I thought this would be beneficial for myself and my parishes, but also anyone else interested in having access to the lectionary of 1662,” says Jonathan.
The 175 page A5 book has taken two years of research and study to produce. Last year Jonathan road tested a prototype to help fine tune the final publication. “My wish is that the book help further people’s access to the BCP,” he says. Any profits from the project, Father Jonathan will donate to the Prayer Book Society.
In one of Jonathan’s churches, St Saviour’s Richmond Hill has re-introduced Prayer Book worship at all its services, which is resulted in a growth in attendance.
Bradley Smith, Chairman of the PBS says “Jonathan is to be congratulated on a fantastic project. It is so kind of him to donate surplus funds to the Society. I will be ordering my own copy shortly.”
To pre-order your copy email Jonathan, stating how many copies you’d like and include your postal address. The cost is £10.00 per copy plus postage and packing. Copies will be sent out by post by the end of November.
