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The content is Mormon but the pattern is inspired by the Book of Common Prayer, which has been preparing people to receive the Lord’s Supper for 450 years. Scroll down for a version without the BCP headings (I have initially given the headings to show the order’s methodology). The intent is to place the sacrament in the centre of sacrament meeting, to bring greater focus to our prayers and talks, and to better offer due praise to God.

The Gathering

Prelude music is sung or played.

Announcements are given by the relevant quorum and auxiliary leaders.

The Greeting

The presiding officer greets the congregation.

Opening hymn.

Prayer of Preparation

Opening prayer asking for God’s spirit to be outpoured on the meeting.

Prayers of Penitence/Gloria in Excelsis

The presiding officer briefly reminds the congregation of the purpose of sacrament meeting: to reflect on our failings, to seek God’s forgiveness, to worship God, and to be renewed in our faith.

The Collect

A ward officer offers a short talk on the Sunday School theme for the day (~5 minutes).

The Liturgy of the Word

Readings/Gospel Reading

The readers are asked to read three scriptures — one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one from modern scripture — to match the Sunday School theme of the day.

Sermon/The Creed

A short talk from a member of the congregation on the theme of the day (~10 minutes).

Prayers of Intercession

A member of the congregation prays for the leaders of the church, for our government and society, for the local community, and for those who suffer (by name).

The Liturgy of the Sacrament

The Peace

The sacrament hymn is sung.

Preparation of the Table

While the sacrament hymn is sung, the Aaronic Priesthood and young women prepare the sacrament table.

The Eucharistic Prayer/Breaking of the Bread/Giving of Communion

The sacrament prayers are said and the sacrament is passed to the congregation.

The Lord’s Prayer/Prayer after Communion

A hymn of praise.

The Dismissal

Ward business is conducted.

Final hymn.

Closing prayer thanking God for our blessings.

Organ voluntary as the sacrament table is cleared by the Aaronic Priesthood and young women.

Without the BCP headings: