Lay Worship Leadership
Rites of Passage 9th-11th May 2025
Rites of Passage 9th-11th May 2025
Unitarians bring a unique and individualised flavour to important life events such as weddings, blessings, memorial services and child welcoming.
Unitarian College is offering an introductory course in how to lead these ceremonies to a high standard. The course will include a preliminary Zoom workshop at 7pm on the 23rd April, followed by a Residential Weekend, 9th-11th May at The Nightingale Centre in Great Hucklow.
The cost of the course is £400 which includes all tuition, food and accommodation (but not travel costs). Participants are encouraged to approach congregations and Districts to help with funding.
To book your place and find out more, please email
Our courses & events
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.
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
"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."