Lay Worship Leadership

Foundation Course September 2025

 

 LAY WORSHIP LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION COURSE

STARTING  17th SEPTEMBER 2025

Are you inspired to lead Unitarian services with your unique voice, need help with leading, or want to improve the quality of your worship leadership? 

Join our online Zoom course led by Unitarian Ministers and experienced lay people covering the following topics:

  • Exploring the theology of worship and elements of a Unitarian service
  • Writing sermons and addresses
  • Choosing hymns and music
  • Improving creative storytelling for all ages

The course will be held via eight, 2-hour online zoom modules (19:00-21:15) on the following dates:

  • 17th Sept
  • 24th Sept
  • 1st Oct
  • 8th Oct
  • 15th Oct

2 week break

  • 5th Nov
  • 12th Nov
  • 19th Nov

2 week break

  • 6th Dec Final Assessment & next steps

The cost of the course will be £100,  and participants are encouraged to approach congregations and Districts to help with funding.

To book your place, find out more or get help with funding, please email:
Admin@unitarian-college.org.uk

 

Unitarian Leadership Inquiry

Join us on zoom 13th May at 7-8:30pm on zoom to learn about various forms of leadership in Unitarianism, the difference between Lay Leadership, professional ministry and what a Unitarian Minister does.  

Rites of Passage

Being held at The Nightingale Centre, 9th-11th May, learn how to conduct Rites of Passage ceremonies with your own unique Unitarian style, much needed in the world today. 

Worship studies course

All About U

Our 3-session online zoom All About U Course starting 28th May will be being offered to those interested in Unitarian history, theology and values.

Testimonials

"Unitarian College has opened up a path to Ministry that was previously unavailable for me."
Ministry student

"I feel incredibly supported and valued by Unitarian College."
Ministry student

"The courses are student-centred, thorough and intellectually and spiritually nourishing."
Ministry student

Photo of student Arek Malecki with Rev Jo James minister of Mill Hill Chapel in Leeds"The formation of the Unitarian College has opened up the possibility of ministry training to people like me, who otherwise would not have been able to study due to the confines of the modern life. As a modern institution UC is very much in touch with the reality. The training programme is tailor-made to fit each student’s individual circumstances. The content of the course is incredibly rich, covering a vast spectrum of topics, using various methods of teaching and student engagement. The ministry training programme perfectly balances being “down to earth” on one hand, and “looking up to the heavens” on the other, placing emphasis on the practical application of the acquired skills, knowledge and insights in the 21st century British Unitarian congregations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we still get the same rich learning experience under the restrictions posed by Covid.

But UC is much more than just an educational establishment. It’s a support network for those embarking on a journey of professional ministry. It’s a space where we, students, learn just as much from each other as we do from our tutors. It’s a space where new friendships are made and future professional relationships are formed."

Arek Malecki - Ministry student

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