The website for Readers in
the Diocese of Lincoln
Contacts: Warden of Readers: Dr Sally Buck 01522 50 40 89 07701364464 Diocesan Office: In Vacancy 01522 50 40 22 Admin Chair of The Sue Slater 01775 768286 Reader Board: Vice Chair: Marion Hewis 01469 560074 President of The Association of Lincoln Readers The Rt Revd Dr Nicholas Chamberlain01522 50 40 90
What does a Reader Minister do?
Readers
are
lay
people
in
the
Church
of
England,
from
all
walks
of
life,
who
are
called
by
God,
theologically
trained
and
licensed
by
the
Church
to
preach,
teach,
lead
worship
and
assist
in
pastoral, evangelistic and liturgical work.
The
office
of
Reader
is
the
only
lay
ministry
in
the
Church
of
England
which
is
voluntary,
nationally
accredited,
Episcopally
licensed
and
governed
by
canon.
There
are
now
nearly
10,000
Readers,
with
men
and
women
represented
almost equally.
How do you become a Reader?
Association of Readers in the Diocese of Lincoln.
If you spot any broken links or website errors - please report to site editor John Marshall.
Latest News…
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Click or touch below dates for Lectionary Readings,
Collect Prayers and Reader Events Calendar
Covid 19 – My story
This covid 19 is making me sad
It’s stopping me seeing my mum – and my dad.
Like all of you out there I wish it was done,
So we could all go out, share a meal, have some fun.
But it’s not going anywhere fast we are told
As it robs us of loved ones, both young and old.
I’m lucky I guess I can still go to work.
Not furloughed or laid off, but where the virus will lurk.
The NHS is my employer you see –
As a registered nurse, there’s no rest for me!
My specialist field is infection control
And the team have seen a huge change in its role.
From audits and teaching and data collection,
We have a new racket – we’re now in protection.
Staff wear face masks and visors and cover their heads
to allow them to safely treat patients in beds.
The number of losses is rising each day.
Each night I get home, bow my head – and pray.
I thank God my family and friends are okay
Because we’re socially isolating, staying away.
We’ll get through this “they“ keep telling us so,
Just follow the rules, “don’t go out – DON’T GO!”
Folks are turning to prayer, searching out God,
But God walks beside us… and always did.
My faith will sustain me, though I don’t know Gods plan,
I know that he loves every woman (and man).
For those who don’t know him, and those who don’t care
Be assured of his presence – he WILL be there.
So though this virus is making me sad,
And stopping me seeing my mum and my dad.
We’re in it together, we will see it through.
Stay safe and stay sane – my prayers for you.
by Reader - Marion Hewis
Saturday 9th October - Reader licensing, annual
service and delayed celebration of re-licensing in
the cathedral (10.30) followed by AGM.
Photo’s on Events page.
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th DecemberLaunde Abbey Reader Residential pepared by Jackie
Johnson (Wellbeing and CMD Officer) on the topic of
Leadership from the Second Chair.
The website for Readers in
the Diocese of Lincoln
Contacts: Warden of Readers: Dr Sally Buck 01522 50 40 89 07701364464 Diocesan Office: In Vacancy 01522 50 40 22 Admin Chair of The Sue Slater 01775 768286 Reader Board: Vice Chair: Marion Hewis 01469 560074 President of The Association of Lincoln Readers The Rt Revd Dr Nicholas Chamberlain01522 50 40 90
Association of Readers in the Diocese of Lincoln.
If you spot any broken links or errors please report to site
editor John Marshall.
What does a Reader Minister do?
Readers
are
lay
people
in
the
Church
of
England,
from
all
walks
of
life,
who
are
called
by
God,
theologically
trained
and
licensed
by
the
Church
to
preach,
teach,
lead
worship
and assist in pastoral, evangelistic and liturgical work.
The
office
of
Reader
is
the
only
lay
ministry
in
the
Church
of
England
which
is
voluntary,
nationally
accredited,
Episcopally
licensed
and
governed
by
canon.
There
are
now
nearly10,000
Readers, with men and women represented almost equally.
How do you become a Reader?
Latest News:
Covid 19 – My story
This covid 19 is making me sad
It’s stopping me seeing my mum – and my dad.
Like all of you out there I wish it was done,
So we could all go out, share a meal, have some fun.
But it’s not going anywhere fast we are told
As it robs us of loved ones, both young and old.
I’m lucky I guess I can still go to work.
Not furloughed or laid off, but where the virus will lurk.
The NHS is my employer you see –
As a registered nurse, there’s no rest for me!
My specialist field is infection control
And the team have seen a huge change in its role.
From audits and teaching and data collection,
We have a new racket – we’re now in protection.
Staff wear face masks and visors and cover their heads
to allow them to safely treat patients in beds.
The number of losses is rising each day.
Each night I get home, bow my head – and pray.
I thank God my family and friends are okay
Because we’re socially isolating, staying away.
We’ll get through this “they“ keep telling us so,
Just follow the rules, “don’t go out – DON’T GO!”
Folks are turning to prayer, searching out God,
But God walks beside us… and always did.
My faith will sustain me, though I don’t know Gods plan,
I know that he loves every woman (and man).
For those who don’t know him, and those who don’t care
Be assured of his presence – he WILL be there.
So though this virus is making me sad,
And stopping me seeing my mum and my dad.
We’re in it together, we will see it through.
Stay safe and stay sane – my prayers for you.
by Reader - Marion Hewis
Click or touch below dates for Lectionary
Readings, Prayers and Reader Events Calendar
Saturday 9th October - Reader licensing, annual
service and delayed celebration of re-licensing in
the cathedral (10.30) followed by AGM.
Photo’s on Events page.
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th DecemberLaunde Abbey Reader Residential prepared by Jackie
Johnson (Wellbeing and CMD Officer) on the topic of
Leadership from the Second Chair.
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