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Isle of Axholme – ‘Pastoral Care’ ALM Module
Apply to take part in the ‘Pastoral Care’ module running from September 2026 in Belton, Doncaster. This is an 7-session course for Authorised Lay Ministers.
This module is a practice modules which can be completed after the ALM ‘To Love and Serve the Lord’ Foundation Course.
Isle of Axholme Deanery Partnership is offering the seven session course this Autumn. Your course leader will be the Revd Julie Miles. All sessions need to be attended in order to successfully complete the course.
Make it a date
Sessions will begin on 4th September and run every other Friday in person at All Saints Centre, Churchtown, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1PA
- 4th September
- 18th September
- 2nd october
- 16th October
- 30th October
- 27th November
- 11th December
Who is the course for?
The Assisting in Public Worship Module is for Worship leaders and ALMs who do not hold the Bishop’s Licence or Permission to Officiate as Priests, Deacons or Readers.
The Pastoral Care module is for Pastoral Ministers and ALMs.
How do I apply?
Everyone is welcome, and ALMs should discuss roles their church leader. Fill out the form on the big yellow ‘Register‘ button to contact the course leader Lee Gabel. If you are applying from beyond the local deanery, they will need to be in contact with your local priest and/or rural dean to secure their support.
What will I need?
When your attendance on the course has been confirmed, you will get access to the Module Handbooks. This will be your core text and will take you through the reading materials, activities, expectations and prayer resources used in the course. You can either read it online, download it you your computer or print it out for paper-based use.
You will also need a bible and a personal reflective notebook or journal to keep your notes all in one place as you go through the course. There is not formal graded assessments, however you will be asked to share your learning with your colleagues and trainers as you go.