Worship Works

13th-15th October 2023

 

WORSHIP WORKS, 13TH-15TH OCTOBER, THE NIGHTINGALE CENTRE, GREAT HUCKLOW

Keeping congregations running and preparing worship is a busyactivity! There are many tasks to be done, but how do we make roomfor the spiritual in our work, and what does it mean to be spirit-led?This first annual weekend will be one of collegial conversations, deepsharing, and some in-service training to bring the spiritual into ourpractical work for our precious Unitarian faith.
Building on the work of former Unitarian Association for Lay Ministry,this weekend is open to all former UALM members, those who haveundertaken Unitarian College lay training courses, and any otherswho are involved in Unitarian lay leadership in any form.
Generously subsidised by the Hibbert Trust, the cost of the weekendis just £205, including all meals and accommodation, but not travel.We encourage people to approach their congregations and districtsfor further financial assistance. Looking forward to seeing you there!

TO BOOK A PLACE ON THE WORSHIP WORKS WEEKEND, PLEASE complete the Enrolment Form. Details are sent directly to our Admin team and no information is stored online or shared with outside parties. We will confirm receipt and send payment details.

Alternatively, you can email Unitarian College on admin@unitarian-college.org.uk for more information.

 

Our courses & events

Ministry Training & Inquiry Session July 2024

Unitarian College trains those accepted by the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches for Unitarian Ministry.

On 31st July a  zoom meeting is being held to answer questions about the application process. 

Worship studies course

Lay Worship Leadership Foundation Course Sept 2024

Our 8-week online Lay Worship Leadership Foundation Course is being offered to those who would like to lead worship across the country with their unique voice .

Junior Weekend Oct 2024

A fun, residential, Unitarian experience for young people aged 7-11 years at The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow.

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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