Worship Studies Course:

This modular course is provided under the auspices of the GA's Education and Training Commission and is managed by the Joined Up Education Panel. There are three steps:

Foundation Step: this prepares students to conduct worship for their own, or neighbouring congregations or fellowships. Courses are run locally and nationally. As well as attending the course, students are required to deliver two services, which must be assessed by a recognised Lay Worship Leader / Lay Preacher / Lay Leader / Lay Pastor / Minister.

Preliminary Step: this introduces students to the four modules of study: Biblical Studies, Unitarian Theology and Thought, Unitarian History, and World Religions and Worship, each of which has its own tutor. Students are required to produce one service for each module, and to deliver two of the services which must be assessed as above. It is delivered entirely by distance learning.

Advanced Step: this requires further and deeper study of the four modules. Students are required to produce six services for each module, and to deliver six of the 24 services, which must be assessed as above. It is also delivered entirely by distance learning.

Successful completion leads to recognition as a qualified Lay Preacher / Lay Worship Leader and addition to the Lay Preacher & Worship Leader Roll of the General Assembly.

A prospectus and application form may be obtained from the Course Administrator:

Miss Winnie Gordon,
108, Selsey Road,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B17 8JS

Tel: 0790-8888-196
e-mail:

Next Foundation Step Course

Want to lead a service? But you're not sure how? Let the Midland Unitarian Association of Lay Preachers and Service Leaders show you the way.

We are offering a three-part course, leading to a GA-recognised qualification – the Worship Studies Course Foundation Step. (You will also need to do two assessed services).

Session 1: So you're going to take a service?

• What is worship?

• Practicalities and precautions

• Speech and communication

Session 2: Elements of a service (1)

• Storytelling

• The Sermon / Address

• Readings

Session 3: Elements of a service (2)

• Prayer and Meditation

• Hymns and Music

Where: Kingswood Meeting House, Worcs. B47 5DQ

Dates: Saturdays 22 nd May, 12 th June and 10 th July 2010

Times: 10.00 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. (coffee/tea from 9.30 a.m.)

Total Cost: £29 (to Midland Unitarian Association delegates)

£38 (to others)

This includes a £5 registration fee and a FREE copy of ABC of Lay Preaching (price £7.00) You must attend all three parts to get your District certificate. Refreshments will be provided during the day, but please bring your own lunch.

Click to download Application Form


home page object officers & committee lay ministry activities news & events newsletter history how to join worship studies course resources contact us links		Worship Studies Course: This modular course is provided under the auspices of the GA's Education and Training Commission and is managed by the Joined Up Education Panel. There are three steps: Foundation Step: this prepares students to conduct worship for their own, or neighbouring congregations or fellowships. Courses are run locally and nationally. As well as attending the course, students are required to deliver two services, which must be assessed by a recognised Lay Worship Leader / Lay Preacher / Lay Leader / Lay Pastor / Minister. Preliminary Step: this introduces students to the four modules of study: Biblical Studies, Unitarian Theology and Thought, Unitarian History, and World Religions and Worship, each of which has its own tutor. Students are required to produce one service for each module, and to deliver two of the services which must be assessed as above. It is delivered entirely by distance learning. Advanced Step: this requires further and deeper study of the four modules. Students are required to produce six services for each module, and to deliver six of the 24 services, which must be assessed as above. It is also delivered entirely by distance learning. Successful completion leads to recognition as a qualified Lay Preacher / Lay Worship Leader and addition to the Lay Preacher & Worship Leader Roll of the General Assembly. A prospectus and application form may be obtained from the Course Administrator: Miss Winnie Gordon, 108, Selsey Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B17 8JS Tel: 0790-8888-196 e-mail: Next Foundation Step Course Want to lead a service? But you're not sure how? Let the Midland Unitarian Association of Lay Preachers and Service Leaders show you the way. We are offering a three-part course, leading to a GA-recognised qualification – the Worship Studies Course Foundation Step. (You will also need to do two assessed services). Session 1: So you're going to take a service? • What is worship? • Practicalities and precautions • Speech and communication Session 2: Elements of a service (1) • Storytelling • The Sermon / Address • Readings Session 3: Elements of a service (2) • Prayer and Meditation • Hymns and Music Where: Kingswood Meeting House, Worcs. B47 5DQ Dates: Saturdays 22 nd May, 12 th June and 10 th July 2010 Times: 10.00 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. (coffee/tea from 9.30 a.m.) Total Cost: £29 (to Midland Unitarian Association delegates) £38 (to others) This includes a £5 registration fee and a FREE copy of ABC of Lay Preaching (price £7.00) You must attend all three parts to get your District certificate. Refreshments will be provided during the day, but please bring your own lunch. Click to download Application Form