Unitarian Leadership

& Ministry Inquiry Events 2025

 

If you are being called on a journey of Unitarian Leadership, these two events are designed for you to explore opportunities to train with us, either as a Lay Leader or a Ministry Student. 

Tues, 13th May - Unitarian Leadership Inquiry Session

Tues, 13th May - Unitarian Leadership Inquiry Session

Want to learn about various forms of leadership in Unitarianism, the difference between Lay Leadership, professional ministry and what a Unitarian Minister does? Join us for this online zoom session 7-8:30pm, Tues, 13th May, held by The General Assembly, to chat with their staff, the Ministry Interview Panel and Unitarian College staff. For people who are at an early stage of considering ministry or other leadership possibilities.

Join Zoom Meeting – 7-8:30pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81841117300?pwd=Y6QZgF4WZHMe14q6UyQllLcnVFxaah.1

Meeting ID: 818 4111 7300

Passcode: 216141

To book your place on this session, please contact us at: Admin@unitarian-college.org.uk

Tues, 1st July - Ministry Application Workshop

Tues, 1st July - Ministry Application Workshop

Have you heard the call to apply for Unitarian Ministry? Join us for this informative online zoom session, 7-8:30pm, Tuesday, 1st July, held by The General Assembly, for people who are hoping to make an application this year. Chat with representatives from General Assembly staff, the Interview Panel and Unitarian College staff, to review the application and interview process, and take a more detailed look at the training schedule and financial support.

Join Zoom Meeting – 7-8:30pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81207188795?pwd=mchr75KbQDnp3CtVxkZ5Lb9RbdgLtM.1

Meeting ID: 812 0718 8795

Passcode: 314390

To book your place on this session, please contact us at: Admin@unitarian-college.org.uk

For more information about the GA ministry application contact: sbland@unitarian.org.uk

Junior Weekend March 2025

A fun, residential, Unitarian experience for children aged 7-11 years and their parents. The theme this year is  Water of Life and being held at The Nightingale Centre, 14th-16th March.

Rites of Passage May 2025

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

Worship studies course

Lay Worship Leadership Foundation Course Sept 2025

Our 8-week online zoom Lay Worship Leadership Foundation Course starting in September will be being offered to those who would like to lead worship across the country with their unique voice.

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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