training
Midland Unitarian Association of Lay Preachers & Service Leaders
Founded 1897
Our aim is to provide support and training to lay people leading services in the Midland Unitarian Association.
Most of our congregations continue to rely on lay members and visiting worship leaders for their regular acts of worship, and members of this Association continue to make a vital contribution to this. During 2008, our members led over 170 services.
how to join
If you wish to become a member of the Association, please contact:
Mrs. Sue Woolley
5, Martins Road
Piddington
Northampton
NN7 2DN
Tel: 01604 870746
e-mail: sue.woolley@virgin.net
forthcoming training
Midland Unitarian Association of Lay Preachers & Service Leaders
MUA Worship Studies Course Foundation Step 2010
When: Saturdays 22nd May, 12th June, 10th July 2010
Led by: Mrs. Sue Woolley with Guest Speakers Dr. Jane Russell (Hinckley), Rev. Linda Hart (Richmond & Putney), Rev. Ant Howe (Kingswood & Warwick)
Where: Kingswood Meeting House, Hollywood, Worcs B47 5DQ
Times: 9.30 am - 4.15 pm each day
Cost: £29 to delegates from MUA congregations; £38 to others. This includes a £5 registration fee and a copy of the MUA publication The ABC of Lay Preaching (usual price £7).
Session 1: So You're Going to Take a Service? What is worship? Practicalities and Precautions; Speech & Communications; Elements of a service: Introduction
Session 2: Elements of a Service (1) Storytelling; The Sermon / Address; Readings
Session 3: Elements of a Service (2) Prayer & Meditation; Hymns & Music
Further details from: Sue Woolley 01604 870746 or sue.woolley@virgin.net
Delegates from outside the MUA district are very welcome
worship resources for unitarians
A marvellous list of links to websites compiled by Angela Maher of Unitarian New Meeting Church, Birmingham: