Selection for Reader Ministry

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 August 2011 09:30

If you are interested in applying to become a Reader, please follow the link to the Lay Ministry Selection page.

Reader Initial Training

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 February 2012 12:16

Those who are successful in applying to train as a Reader will usually go on to study the Reader Training Programme which is delivered by the Southern North West Training Partnership (SNWTP). This is delivered locally in collaboration with the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham over three years.

The SNWTP website can be viewed here.

For more information, please contact:

The Warden of Readers for the Diocese of Derby: Dr Esther Elliott

01332 388674, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or, her secretary, Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Reader Continuing Ministerial Education (CME)

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 February 2012 12:23

Following their licensing, Readers are expected to engage in CME specifically for a further 3 years, and then ongoing throughout their ministry according to training needs. Readers in the Diocese of Derby no longer have an individual CME budget to spend on books and training, but a programme of training is put together bi-annually to meet training needs, and all courses, exclusive to Readers, are free of charge. Please see this year’s programme below.

FUNERAL MINISTRY

Readers may lawfully officiate at funeral services (but only with the good will of the persons responsible) provided that the Reader is authorised by the Bishop to do so, and is invited by the minister of the parish or place.

In order to obtain authorisation they must have the support of their incumbent and attend a Diocesan Funeral and Bereavement Course followed by continued training and observation. This course occurs annually, and details of future courses may be found below when available.

To book a place or register an interest for any Reader CME courses, please contact:

Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Reader Continuing Ministerial Education Programme Winter/Spring 2012	414 Kb	02/09/12 12:11

Renewal of Reader Licences

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 February 2012 12:20

Readers are required to have their licence renewed every 3 years, and this usually expires in Advent time.

In order to renew their licence they must continue to have the support of their incumbent and PCC, and a valid CRB disclosure.

In order to renew your Reader licence, please complete and return the following documents to us which can be found below:

• Licence Renewal Form
• Working Agreement (Readers should renew their Working Agreements and send a copy to the Warden of Readers annually)
• Paper Licence
• PCC Support note

The Reader must also have a valid CRB disclosure. Forms can be obtained from the Archdeacon of Derby’s Secretary, Pam Richmond:

01332 388676, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Once we have received these documents and all are found to be satisfactory, we will request your licence renewal from the Bishop of Derby.

For more information or paper copies of the forms please contact:

Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

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Reader Working Agreement	227 Kb	08/19/11 08:27
Reader Licence Renewal Form	24 Kb	08/19/11 08:27