RULE OF PRAYER

In November of 2017, St. Timothy’s established a Parish Rule of Prayer, based on the teaching and practice of The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and the approach to Prayer Book spirituality found in the writings of the eminent English ascetical and pastoral theologian Martin Thornton.

This Rule of Prayer presents a way of life for individuals affiliated with this parish derived from the vision of Christian practice found in the BCP and classical Anglican sources. It offers a coherent pattern of corporate and private prayer, integrating the main types of prayer with the sacraments, creation, community, and service. More than a spiritual laundry list, the Rule of Prayer makes available the riches of our tradition in an approachable, practical way that most people can observe and with which they may grow in the knowledge and love of God.

PARISH RULE OF PRAYER

ST. TIMOTHY’S CHURCH, SALEM, OREGON

1. Eucharist: Sundays & Principal Feasts*, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week Liturgies of Maundy Thursday/Good Friday.
2. Daily Office: One Office (morning or evening; adapted as required)
3. Personal Prayer:
   a. Daily time spent consciously and quietly with God, leading to intercession, petition, praise, thanksgiving, &c.
   b. Weekly self-examination of conscience, private confession of sins (note: sacramental confession with a priest may be used seasonally or as required)
   c. Lent and Fridays observed with acts of self-denial
   d. Recollection (recalling God’s presence) through the day by simple acts of prayer
   e. Awareness of God’s presence in place and community (the Creation, our home, neighborhood, work, activities, relationships, &c.)

*The Principal Feasts are: Easter, The Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, All Saints’, Christmas, The Epiphany.