Preface

Enriching Our Worship was developed by the Expansive Language Committee of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music in response to a resolution adopted by the 72nd General Convention in 1997. The resolution called on the Commission to develop supplemental liturgical materials for Pastoral Offices of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. In reviewing the Prayer Book Pastoral Offices, the Commission realized there was a particular need to develop new prayers for ministry with those who are sick or dying, and to provide a rite for the burial of a child. They took on these tasks, and the fruit of their good efforts is contained in this volume.