Readers are lay men and women from diverse backgrounds who have been authorised by the Church to teach, preach, lead worship and give pastoral care.
This may also include:
There are over 250 Readers in the London Diocese and many more in training. Training lasts three years and is designed to develop theological understanding and practical ministerial skills.
For further information see Policy Documents/Lay Ministry/Readers
or the Reader website www.readers.cofe.anglican.org
Your first enquiry should be to your parish priest, but for more general enquiries contact:
, Warden of Readers (020 7489 4274)
