Morning Prayer  is a form of worship that follows a structured liturgical format and is typically conducted in the morning, although it can be adapted for other times of the day. It is rooted in the Book of Common Prayer. Morning Prayer, along with Evening Prayer, Holy Communion, and other services, is designed to provide Anglicans with a regular pattern of worship and a framework for daily prayer. However, Morning Prayer can be led by clergy or laypersons in a group, and there, could include Communion from the Reserve Sacrament in certain circumstances. Group services may or may not include a homily (short sermon).

Early in Anglican history, Morning Prayer was the primary Sunday service, with the frequency of the Eucharist varying. However, the Eucharist eventually became the central service on Sundays, with the most notable advancement occurring in the United States in 1979. However, aside from use as a personal devotional aid, Morning Prayer remains an important part of the Anglican tradition with churches often offering it at other times during the week. That does not necessarily exclude Sundays, however, especially in the absence of a bishop or priest.

Here is a brief overview of the typical components of Morning Prayer: Read More