Church terminology

Book of Alternative Services (BAS)

Official diocesan definition

The Book of Alternative Services is the primary worship text used for Sunday services and other major celebrations in most parishes of the Anglican Church of Canada. It uses modern language.

Also called

Book of Alternative Services, BAS

Source

Definitions are based on the Church Terminology glossary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Last verified 2026-08-05.

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