# Sunday Worship — The Church of England

> Official Church of England Sunday worship readings and prayers. (iPhone/iPad app by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunday-worship/id730928103 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/938087500)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunday-worship/id730928103/reviews.md

## What is Sunday Worship?

Get instant access to the Church of England's Sunday Bible readings, Collects and post Communion prayers with the official Sunday Worship app. 


For every Sunday of the year, plus Principal Feasts and Holy Days, Sunday Worship gives you the key texts in full for that day’s main service, taken from the Church of England’s Common Worship Lectionary. 

It will help you:
- Prepare practically for taking part in a Church of England Sunday service, whether you are leading worship, offering intercessions, giving the Bible reading, or running a children’s church.
- Reflect further on the Sunday service’s Bible readings and prayers throughout the week.
- Prepare booklets, pew sheets or projections for use in a local church (in line with official guidance - see  http://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/worship/texts/copyright.aspx for more information

Sunday Worship allows you to:
- View the next Sunday’s Bible readings, Collect and post Communion prayers in full
- Browse by date and scroll ahead to future Sundays
- Bookmark your favourite dates for easy reference
- Revisit recently viewed items

The material found in Sunday Worship is taken from the Common Worship Principle Service Lectionary and is intended for use in a church’s main Sunday service. The Principle Service Lectionary is usually used at a church community’s mid-morning service, though the minister is free to decide which service time constitutes the Principal Service of the day.

Sunday Worship is ideal for following and preparing for services. 

The app is free to download and includes free access to online material up to 14 days in advance. Subscriptions are available on an annual basis in two different formats, a small annual subscription fee applies.
- A full annual subscription which includes all NRSV Bible Readings immediately available at all times even if when you are not connected to the Internet. (Offline access to the NRSV readings.)
- Full: off-line - 12 month subscription



- A basic annual subscription where the Bible readings are only available when you are connected to the Internet. (Online-only access to the NRSV readings.)
- Basic: on-line - 12 month subscription

- Annual auto-renewing subscription
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable


The Sunday Worship app is published by Church House Publishing, the official publisher of the Church of England. For more information visit www.chpublishing.co.uk

All Bible references (except to the Psalms) are to the New Revised Standard Version (New York, 1989). Those who wish to use other Bible translations should check the verse numbers against the NRSV.

References to the Psalms are to the Common Worship psalter, published in Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England (2000) and Common Worship: Daily Prayer (2005).

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## Key features

- Sunday Bible readings
- Collects and post Communion prayers
- Common Worship Lectionary texts
- Service preparation tools
- Weekly reflection material
- Bookmark favourite dates
- Offline access to readings (subscription)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic: on-line | $1.99 | per year |
| Full: off-line | $2.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Sunday Worship Sub 12 Months online | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Sunday Worship Sub 12 Months offline | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunday-worship/id730928103/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Please Add a Dark Mode

*2026-06-30*

I love the content and the text being able to be enlarged but as someone who has photosensitivity I need a dark mode to use it. Please, if possible, add that as an option. Thank you.

### 2/5 — Gone Downhill

*2026-06-03*

This used to be a useful app but now it is much more flaky and difficult to use in a service because the service text floats over other information and is always likely to disappear. Well at least it’s cheap.

### 1/5 — O Dear!

*2026-04-30, version 1.8.3*

This used to be the go-to App.  But now it is unusable.  I keep looking, hoping it will be fixed.  But to no avail.  It is no longer possible to view a whole reading on the desktop.  The copy text and sharing fail.    What have you done?

### 1/5 — New version is useless

*2026-04-23*

This was so good before. Now:
Difficult to find information for future Sundays
Can’t transfer information into my service plan, or anywhere else. Am I supposed to stand in front of the congregation flipping through my iPad screens?
So disappointed.

### 2/5 — No browse any more

*2026-02-04*

Since the update the page with the browse facility has disappeared. If I need to church readings weeks ahead I have to scroll through all the Sundays in between. This frustrating especially as this page is shown on the app site as being available. I have uninstalled and reinstalled but to no avail. Please fix this

### 5/5 — It works again!

*2025-12-06*

After my previous one star review I thought it only fair to update this review to 5 stars. The APP works again and just in time for Advent too!

### 2/5 — New 2025 version is terrible

*2025-12-06*

This used to be an amazing App that I would use every Sunday when leading services. Now it sometimes doesn’t open, it’s a week out and it freezes. Needs to be reviewed by developer.

### 1/5 — Still broken

*2025-12-02*

This app just doesn’t work, never downloads data - still, months after the problem started, and after numerous updates. Pointless, and such a shame, as it used to be invaluable.

### 1/5 — Where have the readings gone?

*2025-11-23*

This used to a really useful App, but the updated version now no longer includes the text of the readings, so making it far less worthwhile. Also, the formatting on iPad is not as good as before (it no longer supports landscape view). I shan’t be renewing my subscription.

### 1/5 — Wreckage of a once brilliant app

*2025-11-19, version 1.8.2*

This once was my most used app to prepare for worship and preaching. Lectionary and liturgy; everything I needed for Sunday all in one place. Now made useless by pre-selecting the readings and not including them in full, so I have to go back to using the lectionary.

## Frequently asked questions about Sunday Worship

### What is Sunday Worship?

Sunday Worship is the official app from the Church of England, providing access to Bible readings, Collects, and post-Communion prayers for every Sunday service. It helps users prepare for and reflect on worship.

### Is Sunday Worship free?

The Sunday Worship app is free to download and offers free access to online material up to 14 days in advance. Optional annual subscriptions are available for enhanced features.

### What are the subscription options for Sunday Worship?

Sunday Worship offers two annual subscriptions: 'Basic: on-line' for $1.99/year, providing online-only readings, and 'Full: off-line' for $2.99/year, which includes offline access to NRSV Bible readings.

### Can I use Sunday Worship offline?

Yes, with the 'Full: off-line' annual subscription, you can access all NRSV Bible readings at any time, even without an internet connection. The basic subscription requires an internet connection.

### What devices does Sunday Worship support?

Sunday Worship is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple devices.

### How often is Sunday Worship updated?

The app was last updated on November 26, 2025, indicating regular updates to ensure content and functionality are current. The current version is 1.8.3.

### What is the age rating for Sunday Worship?

Sunday Worship has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults alike. This rating is based on its content and intended use.

### Does Sunday Worship have ads?

No, Sunday Worship does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through optional in-app subscriptions for enhanced features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.3 — 2025-11-26

Bug Fixes

### 1.8.2 — 2025-10-28

bugs solved.

### 1.5.8 — 2025-09-25

Updated Design

### 1.5.7 — 2024-06-17

Includes Advent 2024 to Eve of Advent 2025

### 1.5.6 — 2023-12-04

- Fix data for 07/01/2024 and 07/07/2024

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