The Ministry of Lectors.
The faithful proclamation of the Word of God lies at the very heart of our worship. Lectors exercise a sacred ministry within the parish, serving the altar and congregation by proclaiming the Holy Scriptures during the Mass and other liturgical offices. Through their care and reverence, they help bring the living Word of God into the heart of our community.

Serving as a Lector is a grace-filled way to share in the liturgical life of our parish. Full support and guidance are provided to ensure that our readings are offered with clarity, dignity, and prayerful preparation.

Joining the Ministry: We warmly welcome new members to our roster of Lectors. If you feel called to serve the Church through this ministry, or would like to learn more, please speak with the Rector or one of the Churchwardens after Mass.
See Lector Rota here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2-m45Ige6tlE4czulSilzLPUv8GgedO/view?usp=sharing

LaunchPad - Youthscape: This month Church Council will be looking at a new strategy for youth ministry, called Launchpad, based on a course run by Youthscape. A booklet setting out the strategy has been prepared — see file attached — and copies will also be available for anyone who would like to read it.

The booklet looks at three different ways a church can grow youth work, sets out some case studies from other parishes, and asks Council to decide on a way forward, along with who might help lead it.

There will also be a Commissioning and Celebration event at 7pm on 29th September at St Mary's Church, Boking, Braintree. This is open to everyone, not just those on Church Council, and I would encourage as many of you as possible to come along and hear more about it.