Welcome to all who lead worship
You will find here information and resources about leading worship, becoming a Lay preacher, opportunities for developing gifts and skills, courses available as well as links to other relevant websites.
The Assembly Advocate for Leadership in Worship is a member of the Ministries Committee and works closely with the Synod Lay Preaching Commissioners (or their equivalent) to support and encourage all members of the URC involved in leading worship.
The Education & Learning Committee is pleased to offer grants to Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers to support them in further training. Please discuss with your synod lay training officer, and you may download an Application Form.
What is an Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher?
Guidance Documents:
Guidelines on Conduct and Behaviour
When Visitors Lead Worship - Towards Best Practice
When Visitors Lead Worship - printable A5 leaflet
Links:
TLS Lite
Northern College
The Scottish College
Westminster College
ROOTS
The College of Preachers
The Worship Cloud
The Text This Week
Sermons for Kids
Upcoming events and courses
Here is a selection of some of the events being offered in the next few months. You will find others and more details if you use the links to colleges above.
At Westminster College
Lay Preachers and Worship Leaders Course
At Northern College - Luther King House
The 2019 Lay Preachers Conference has been confirmed for
Thursday 23rd —Saturday 25th MAY 2019
Preaching for “Ordinary Time”: Inspiration and Resources for Worship from Trinity onwards
The conference will support lay preachers and worship leaders preparing to lead worship in the non-fes¬tival ¬times of the year; bible studies, practi¬cal sessions, and an opti¬onal evening workshop.
The College of Preachers
This ecumenical organisation runs a number of one-day events at venues around the country.
More details are available at The College of Preachers.
