The Methodist Lay Preachers Network has been in discussion over zoom around some changes to the training and accreditation of Lay Preachers in English-speaking congregations.
We are continuing the conversation among Lay Preachers (in training, active, accredited and retired) and are scheduling two options for zoom meetings where this can happen:
Monday 24 July 7.00 to 8.30pm - Lay Preacher training and accreditation discussion (1)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84148562725?pwd=bi8rZUFZcWpvZTBCamQwTnJZUlZ2UT09
Meeting ID: 841 4856 2725 Passcode: 498199
and/or
Sunday 30 July 3.00 to 4.30pm - Lay Preacher training and accreditation discussion (2)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81088940993?pwd=eHZlLzVUd0tqaWMwSW1hUll1MWd1dz09
Meeting ID: 810 8894 0993
Passcode: 985986
You may not be able to join us for either of these but Ngaire and Viv still invite your feedback before this is circulated for wider consultation.
The present processes are outlined in Information Leaflet #153 and proposed changes drafted in our latest newsletter. Both are available on the website https://www.methodist.org.nz/tangata/ministers-lay-and-ordained/methodist-lay-preachers-network/
Please pass this on to any Lay Preachers who may not have an email address.
Ngā mihinui
Viv Whimster vjwhimster@gmail.com
Ngaire Southon ngaire@southon.net