The Eucharistic Prayers are at the heart of the changes to the Communion service in Common Worship.

This commentary on the texts, by authors involved in the process of their authorisation, includes insights into that process which highlight the pastoral and theological issues at stake. With further pointers on the pastoral significance of the prayers, this forms an invaluable aid to the introduction and use of the prayers in the local church.

Colin Buchanan is a former Bishop of the Church of England, and a widely-respected authority on Anglican liturgical matters.

Charles Read is Tutor in Liturgy and Systematics at Cranmer Hall, St John's College, Durham. He was a member of General Synod and is now a member of the Durham Diocesan Liturgical Committee. He was previously Team Vicar in Broughton (Manchester Diocese).