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the lamp to return to the Q & A Room Find out more about Readers (and other Lay Ministers) Lay
Ministry in the Diocese of Southwell. Our
Diocese has been in the forefront in the setting up of courses for those who
wish to be equipped for lay service in the Church. Over the last few years a
comprehensive course has been developed. Participants may follow one, two or
three years study, leading to the Diocesan Certificate in Lay Ministry. Each
Year entails about sixty hours of group study, plus preparation. In years one
and two this will be over thirty weeknights. Year
one is open to those of any denomination who would like to grow in confidence in
their Christian faith and discipleship. Submission
of written assignments is only strictly necessary if there is the intention to
complete the full three year course. Year
two continues the path of discipleship started in year one, and the student is
encouraged to think about a Ministry Specialism.
This might take the form of studying to become a Licensed Lay Reader, who
will be expected to lead worship and to preach.
A reader might also be called upon to conduct a funeral.
At the successful culmination of a three year course students receive a
nationally recognised certificate and are licensed by the Bishop. The
other Recognised Lay Ministries offered in this Diocese are in:-
Year
three is the time for specialisation in one of the above ministries, although it
will be possible to take a break before completing the course. Until
2004 it was only Lay Readers who studied for a third year. Then, as now,
the pattern of study becomes somewhat different, but I believe this varies with
the composition of the groups. In
2003 I was able to gain my Bishop’s Certificate in Lay Ministry after
two years. It had been very
rewarding, both in the challenge of new ways of working, and the meeting with a
wide variety of pilgrims on the same journey.
My experience bears out the adage ‘You never know what you can do until
you try.’ Hazel
Wilson. August
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