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The Book of Common Prayer (2019)
The BCP 2019 is the official prayer book of the Anglican Church in North America. We offer a variety of versions of this essential text to fit the needs of clergy and laypeople alike.
Understanding the Prayer Book
The Book of Common Prayer (2019) is the official prayer book of the Anglican Church in North America. It is designed to help churches, families, and individuals worship with the rich biblical and liturgical tradition rooted in the English Reformation.
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Designed for Clergy...
Anglican clergy use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) as their primary guide for conducting public worship, administering sacraments, and managing pastoral rites like weddings and funerals. It provides structured liturgies for:
- Sunday Worship (Holy Eucharist)
- The Daily Office
- Pastoral Offices (Rites)
- The Liturgical Year (Collects)
- Special services like baptisms and ordinations
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And for Laity.
The Book of Common Prayer is not just for clergy! Many laypeople use the BCP as a guide for both corporate worship and daily personal devotion. Key uses include:
- Praying the Daily Office (Morning/Evening Prayer)
- Scripture reading through the daily lectionary
- Guided prayer for specific needs such as for the sick, for families, or for the world
- Understanding faith through study and personal learning
Not sure which version?
Find the Prayer Book That's Right for You.
All editions contain the complete BCP 2019 text, approved by the Anglican Church in North America.
PEW EDITION
$31.95
Standard Hardcover
5.375×7.5″
11.5pt font
Deluxe Thinline
$34.95
Flexible Faux Leather
6.25×8.625″
13.25pt font
4 ribbons
Deluxe Leather
$65.95
Flexible Calf Leather
6.25×8.625″
13.25pt font
5 ribbons
Hardcover Pocket
$31.95
Standard Hardcover
4.25×6″
9.5 pt font
4 ribbons
Pocket Leather
$59.95
Flexible Calf Leather
4.25×6″
9.5 pt font
4 ribbons
Traditional Language
$31.95
Standard Hardcover
5.375×7.5″
11.5pt font
Spanish Edition
$21.95
Standard Hardcover
5.375×7.5″
11.5pt font
1 ribbon
Pew Edition
Deluxe Thinline Leatherette
Deluxe Genuine Leather
Pocket Hardcover
Pocket Genuine Leather
Traditional Language
Libro de Oración Común
$31.95
$34.95
$69.95
$31.95
$59.95
$31.95
$21.95
Standard Hardcover
Flexible Faux Leather
Flexible Calf Leather
Standard Hardcover
Flexible Calf Leather
Standard Hardcover
Standard Hardcover
5.375x7.5"
6.25x8.625"
6.25x8.625"
4.25x6"
4.25x6"
5.375x7.5"
5.375x7.5"
11.5 pt font
13.25 pt font
13.25 pt font
9.5 pt font
9.5 pt font
11.5 pt font
11.5 pt font
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4 ribbons
5 ribbons
4 ribbons
4 ribbons
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1 ribbon
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The prayer book, on your phone
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Pray the Daily Office anywhere. Now featuring full audio for immersive listening and a fresh new look to guide your daily rhythm.
This app invites you to join with Christians around the world in praying with the Church, at any time or in any place you may find yourself. It makes it easy to practice morning, midday, evening, and compline (bedtime) prayer without flipping pages, searching for scripture readings, or interpreting rubrics.
Drawing from the BCP 2019, the prayers reflect the ancient patterns of daily prayer Christians have used since the earliest days of the church.
Still curious?
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 2019?
The BCP 2019 is the official prayer book of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). It was approved by the College of Bishops in January 2019 after six years of liturgical revision using draft texts (Texts for Common Prayer 2013 and 2018). It is rooted in Thomas Cranmer’s original vision: thoroughly biblical, catholic in the tradition of the early Church, and distinctly Anglican. It includes the Daily Office, the Holy Eucharist, rites for Baptism, Marriage, Burial, and much more.
What's the difference between the BCP 2019 and the 1979 or 1662 editions?
The BCP 1979 departed from several historic Anglican norms, particularly in its Eucharistic prayers and baptismal theology. The BCP 2019 represents a return to the broader Anglican tradition, drawing heavily from the 1662 BCP while incorporating contemporary language and the insights of global Anglicanism. The BCP 1662 remains the doctrinal standard for many Anglican bodies worldwide; the 2019 is its direct heir for the ACNA context.
Which edition should I buy for personal daily prayer?
For daily personal prayer, the Deluxe Thinline Leatherette is the most popular choice, as it’s lightweight, readably large print, and durable enough for everyday handling. If portability matters most, the Pocket Edition Hardcover or the Pocket Deluxe Genuine Leather fit conveniently in a bag or coat pocket while containing the complete text.
Which edition is best for a church pew?
The Pew Edition is designed exactly for this purpose, as it is a durable hardcover, standard pew size (5.375×7.5″), 11.5pt font readable from a seated position, and available in case quantities for parishes. The Traditional Language Edition (TLE, $31.95) is the equivalent for parishes that use classical liturgical English. Both are available as case orders for significant per-unit savings.
Are the Pocket Editions abridged?
No. Both the Pocket Hardcover and the Pocket Deluxe Genuine Leather contain the complete, unabridged BCP 2019 text — every liturgy, psalm, and prayer. They are simply printed in a smaller format on thin paper, which keeps them slim enough to fit in a pocket without removing any content. (An older abridged edition existed previously; these current editions are not that.)
What is the Traditional Language Edition (TLE)?
The Traditional Language Edition contains the same BCP 2019 liturgies rendered in classical Cranmerian English — “thee,” “thou,” “hast,” and the elevated register of the 1662 tradition. It is intended for congregations and individuals who worship in traditional liturgical language. It is published in the same pew hardcover format at the same price ($31.95) and is also available in case quantities.
Do you offer a clergy discount?
Yes. Anglican House Publishers operates a Clergy Discount Program for ordained ministers. Visit the Clergy Discount Program page to learn more and enroll.
Do you offer discounts for bulk purchases?
Yes, all editions of the Book of Common Prayer (2019) are available for bulk purchase for an additional 10% off the listed price.