Commissioned Lay Ministry

Pastoral visitor

Are you interested in exploring becoming a pastoral visitor?

Pastoral Visitors and members of a Pastoral Care team demonstrate the faith of all Christ’s people by showing Christlike love and concern for others. They do so by undertaking pastoral tasks, both inside and outside Church buildings. They work with other Ministers, particularly Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers.

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Group course

• Guide - Getting Started & Running the Course (PDF)
• Full Course (PDF)
• Session 1 (PDF)
• Session 2 (PDF)
• Session 3 (PDF)
• Session 4 (PDF)
• Session 5 (PDF)
• Session 6 (PDF)
• Home Communion Guide (PDF)

Solo course

• Guide - Getting Started & Running the Course
• Full Course (PDF)
• Session 1 (PDF)
• Session 2 (PDF)
• Session 3 (PDF)
• Session 4 (PDF)
• Session 5 (PDF)
• Session 6 (PDF)
• Home Communion Guide (PDF)

Worship leader

Are you interested in exploring becoming a worship leader?

Worship Leaders and members of a worship leading team express the participation of all Christ’s people in the liturgy. They work with other Ministers, particularly Readers and Clergy.

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Group course

• Guide - Getting Started & Running the Course (PDF)
• Full Course (PDF)
• Session 1 (PDF)
• Session 2 (PDF)
• Session 3 (PDF)
• Session 4 (PDF)
• Session 5 (PDF)
• Session 6 (PDF)

Solo course

• Guide - Getting Started & Running the Course (PDF)
• Full Course (PDF)
• Session 1 (PDF)
• Session 2 (PDF)
• Session 3 (PDF)
• Session 4 (PDF)
• Session 5 (PDF)
• Session 6 (PDF)

Eucharistic Assistant

Are you interested in becoming a Eucharistic Assistant?

The Eucharistic Assistant will support the priest distribute the Holy Communion in church during the celebration of the Eucharist. Eucharistic Assistants will be commissioned by the Ministry Area to serve in their local churches.

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Lay Ministry data permission form

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