Reader Ministry
What is Reader Ministry?
Reader Ministry as a whole in this Diocese is under the care of the Warden of Readers, who works with a team of people to support Reader ministry. Readers, like clergy, are expected to become life-long learners, continuing to study after licensing. For more specific information on the Reader Training course you can contact: Revd Canon Liz Shercliff, Director of Studies for Readers Contact details: tel: 07515 633856 Email: liz.shercliff@chester.anglican.org or Revd Canon Vivien Gisby, Warden of Readers, tel: 01928 573798 Email: Vivien Gisby Reader HandbookReader Handbook Revised September 2019 (See this for information on becoming a Reader, post-licensing support, the transfer process, becoming Emeritus and much more.) Working Agreements for Licensed Readers: refer to Section 8 of the Reader Handbook LinksReader Training in the Diocese of Chester Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) In-Service Training Grants Reader TransfersPlease see the Reader Handbook for more details. Please note that the Reader Transfer Form must be returned by the end of July in the year the transfer is taking place. If you have any queries please contact either the Warden of Readers or Church House. Readers EmeritusImplications for the Reader on becoming Emeritus:
Implications for the incumbent when a Reader becomes Emeritus:
LinksSub-wardens and Representative Readers Who’s WhoIf you have any enquiries about Reader Ministry, the people below would be happy to help. Warden of Readers is Revd Canon Vivien Gisby Contact details: Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4GE tel: 01928 573798 Email: Vivien Gisby Peter Bacon is the PA to the Warden of Readers and is based at Church House. Tel: 01928 718834 ext 237. Email: peter.bacon@chester.anglican.org |
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