(The three books below are three different versions of the same material, adapted for nonconformists, Anglicans and Catholics. respectively)

BEFORE WE BEGIN: THEMED PRAYERS LEADING INTO WORSHIP

Before We Begin includes more than 200 prayers written in everyday language. The prayers are arranged thematically and there are also prayers for special days and events of the Christian year.

PRAYERS OF PREPARATION: VESTRY PRAYERS FOR EVERY SUNDAY OF COMMON WORSHIP

Vestry prayers are an important part of worship, offering the opportunity to focus people’s thoughts upon God so that they are better prepared to hear his word, glimpse his presence, and offer their response with body, mind and soul. Prayers of Preparation includes a short preparatory prayer for every Sunday, in every language of the three-year cycle of the Common Worship lectionary, and prayers for special days and occasions. Each prayer is linked with the theme or occasion to be celebrated and leads meaningfully into worship.

SACRISTY PRAYERS: FOR EVERY SUNDAY OF THE LECTIONARY

The prayers that take place in the sacristy before Mass begins offer the opportunity to focus people’s thoughts upon God so that they are better prepared to hear his word. Sacristy Prayers includes prayers written in everyday language for every Sunday of the Lectionary, together with additional prayers for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.