A Book of Offices: Services for Occasions Not Provided for in the Book of Common Prayer (Classic Reprint)

A practical collection of liturgical forms for church ceremonies and other occasions not covered elsewhere.

This nonfiction guide compiles ready-to-use services for a wide range of church events. It covers openings, blessings, and dedications, from laying a foundation stone to the benediction of buildings, gifts, and memorials. The book also includes offices for hospital or mission work, special occasions, and occasional prayers suitable for parish meetings and public observances.

• Rites for founding and dedicating church buildings and spaces


• Formulas for the blessing of parsonages, schools, hospitals, and memorial gifts


• Office examples for funerals, commemorations, and installation ceremonies

Ideal for clergy, lay leaders, or anyone planning formal services outside standard prayer book rites, this edition provides practical structure and language for solemn occasions and community gatherings.