electronic Common Prayer

electronic Common Prayer

by Church Publishing Incorporated (NY)

91 ratings
76 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 22, 2012
  • May 14, 2026

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This app offers a digital version of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer for the Episcopal Church, providing access to liturgies, daily offices, and lectionaries. It includes searchable indices for prayers and psalms, with features like bookmarking, sharing, and offline usability. It also offers pastoral care resources for those on the go.

✓Interactive 1979 Book of Common Prayer
✓Daily Office and Lectionaries
✓Searchable Indices (Psalms, Collects, etc.)
✓Offline Usability
✓Bookmarking and Sharing
✓Adjustable Font Size & Dark Mode
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What's New in electronic Common Prayer

5.0.7

May 14, 2026

Dark Mode is here! Choose Light or Dark mode, or automatically follow your system settings. The new "Parchment Dark" palette is warm, easy on the eyes, and made for late-night prayer and reading. Every screen, including the readings themselves, now supports Dark Mode for a consistent experience. This release also includes several bug fixes.

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User reviews

Missing Psalm

FYI, Psalm 68 is missing

Good app, but needs some update/

I have used this app for a number of years. I find it to be a good app for finding the lessons of the day and going directly to them, but there are several issues. 1st - if i am leading worship from the eCP, I really need to know the page numbers to tell the congregants who are following in the BCP. It would be helpful to be able to enlarge the print for my aging eyes. 2nd - I really like that the collect and lessons are given for the Lesser Feasts and Fasts days, but I would really like to have the background blurb for the saints given so I don’t have to bring along the hard copy to share the information if I’m leading a service for others. 3rd - in this last update, when you go to the lessons, or other prayers and return to the main service, it throws you back to the beginning of the service instead of returning you to the place you were, making you have to spend time finding your place again.
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I use it DAILY

I start my day with eCP by reading the Daily Office readings. I find that by doing that first thing, I actually DO IT - rather than thinking I’ll find a quiet time soon. (Hint: I take a few pills in the morning as many of us do. The last of those is a vitamin B-12 lozenge which dissolves under the tongue. I read my Daily Office as the B-12 is absorbed — so my brain is being fed in two ways at the same time.
I also use eCP in church to follow the readings. The small annual subscription fee is a nit! This is well worth the cost and we don’t really expect people to develop and maintain the service for nothing, do we?
Highly recommended (in case you didn’t notice!) 👍
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Newly revised. Easier to read and use.

Opening my ECP today, I’m delighted with the changes. Scroll down for a clear and easy to use menu. This Priest so appreciates your app, especially on hospital calls. Well done, Church Publishing.

Unbelievable

Absolutely wild that this costs money, let alone a subscription. TEC, what are you doing??

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Reported Bugs

45 issues

Psalm 68 missing

Bug

App throws back to beginning of service

Bug

App does not work

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Functionality does not work after in-app purchase

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App does not always load content

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App crashes often

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Need to reboot phone to use

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App hangs on Daily Office function

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New version does not open

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Full screen of blue "Loading Day"

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Blank pages displayed

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App freezes when trying to print

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Subscription not recognized

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New dark mode is difficult to read

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Rubrics too bright in dark mode

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Dark mode compatibility issues

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Titles disappear in dark mode

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No dark mode support

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Lack of linkage between parts

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EOW 1 clunky, no page through

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Pages not titled

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Hyperlink only in instructional print

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Readings not syncing with congregations

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Cannot copy and paste

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Share function does not work

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Email snippet of text only

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Text formatting broken

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Inconsistent line spacing

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No quick return to Canticles

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Thin vertical font difficult to scan

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Aesthetics over practical function

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Inconsistent use of rubrics, colors, italics

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Complicated navigation

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Font makes app unusable

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Red letters, spacing, layout are a step backwards

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Navigation is clunky

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Cannot follow links and return to place

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Intelligent navigation only in landscape

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Significant shortcomings not addressed

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Does not work in dark mode

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New formatting and functionality is poor

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Text is hard to read and bunched up

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Functionality is confusing

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Font on table of contents does not change in dark mode

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App adopts Apple's dark mode setting but font doesn't change

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Requested Features

29 requests

Page numbers for BCP reference

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Enlarge print/adjust font size

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Background blurbs for saints

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Return to previous location after navigation

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Include Ordination content

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In-app purchase functionality

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Update for next year's calendar

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Fix dark mode color theme

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Include LFF, Hymnal 1982, EOW, Weekday Eucharistic Lectionary

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Match BCP calendar hierarchy

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Include catechism and other documents

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Support for dark mode

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Table of Contents

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Back section of BCP

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Email lessons to readers

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Copy and paste functionality

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Share function

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Fix text formatting/line breaks

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Quick return to Canticles

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Improved readability for older eyes

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Consistent use of rubrics/colors/italics

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Simpler navigation

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Bring back original version functionality

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Refund for one-time purchasers

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Implement Enriching Our Worship dynamically

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Link to readings at each "A Reading" heading

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Include other years' readings in calendar

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Add page numbers for Altar Book use

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Search, bookmark, email, print functionality

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FAQ

What is this app?

This app provides a digital, interactive version of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer for the Episcopal Church. It includes access to liturgies, the Daily Office, lectionaries, and pastoral care resources, making it a comprehensive tool for personal devotion and worship planning.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include quick navigation for all texts, bookmarking and printing of passages, social media and email sharing, adjustable font sizes, a dark mode option, and offline usability. It also offers fully searchable indices for Psalms, Canticles, Collects, Prefaces, and Prayers.

How much does this app cost?

A subscription is required to access the app's core content. Additionally, new in-app purchases for supplementary content will be added throughout the year, available for purchase within the Library menu.

Can I use this app without an internet connection?

Yes, the app offers offline usability, meaning you do not require an internet connection to access its core features and content once downloaded. This makes it convenient for use anywhere, anytime.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals involved in the Episcopal Church, including clergy and lay members, who are looking for a convenient digital resource for personal prayer, worship planning, and pastoral care, especially when away from home.