A special online forum for our Readers and Licensed Lay Ministers takes place later this month with a keynote speech by Bishop Nick and break-out sessions where people can share valuable knowledge about their work and service.
This year sees the quinquennial renewal of licences for all Readers and Licensed Lay Ministers (LLM) and in preparation for this there is a “get-together" via Zoom on Saturday, March 27 from 10am to 1pm for all LLMs in the diocese.
“The meeting will look at LLM/Reader ministry and start to re-envision how we each play our part in building God’s Kingdom in Yorkshire.” said Ian Grange, Area Warden of Readers for Huddersfield Episcopal Area, pictured right.
Owing to continuing Covid-19 restrictions, this has to be a Zoom webinar rather than an in-person meeting.
Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines will give the main speech. Other speakers will be Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, the Ven Jonathan Gough (Diocesan Warden of Readers/LLMs) and the Director of Mission and Ministry, the Revd Dr Andrew Norman, pictured bottom left, who will talk about the importance of LLMs in the future development of our mission and ministry.
Also, there will be ‘video cameos’ highlighting Readers from across the diocese exercising their ministry as teachers of the faith, enablers of mission, and leaders in church and society.
Throughout the sessions there will be opportunities to chat in breakout rooms and hear from fellow LLMs about how we can fulfil our calling in this time.
Ian added: “This day is intended to give Readers/LLMs from across the diocese an opportunity to discuss their responses to the Reader Review and to consider priorities and possibilities as we prepare re-licensing that takes place this year”.
“This will be the start of a journey together and it is intended to follow it up with Area meetings during the summer.”
“In the Letter to the Hebrews we read, ‘By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going’. In these still uncertain times join us in the sure and certain faith that we have all been called to serve like Abraham.”
To register and receive the Zoom link please contact: Annette Blackburn
People & Engagement Administrator and PA to Diocesan Director of Ministry & Mission via
annette.blackburn@leeds.anglican.org
If you require more information please contact your Area Warden of Readers/LLMs