FAITH & CALLING
Lay Ministries
Lay ministry is at the heart of church life – where everyday faith meets active service. Across our parishes, lay people are stepping into roles that nurture their community, support worship, and help others grow in their faith. Whether you’re already involved or just beginning to explore your calling, there are pathways to help you discern, develop, and deepen your ministry.
If you’re sensing a call to ministry or simply want to grow in your current role, our training programmes offer a welcoming space to reflect, learn, and prepare.
Read more about becoming an Authorised Lay Minister, including access to training details and more information.
A focal leader is a local leader, clergy or lay, who is an everyday face of the church in their local…
Foundations for Ministry is an exciting and vibrant course open to anyone active in church life.
The general lay training pathway opens up and offers wider access to all of our current lay training courses
Readers are lay people who have been trained for ministry and licensed by the bishop.
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Ordained ministry is a joyful calling, and our diocese is committed to helping everyone flourish.
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Our parishes are blessed with committed and diligent church officers who give so much of their time and talents to…
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