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Lawres – ‘Assisting in Public Worship’ ALM Booking page

Apply to take part in the ‘Assisting in Public Worship’ module running from Nettleham in the West Lindsey deanery partnership. This course is for Authorised Lay Ministers.

This module is a practice module which can be completed after the ALM ‘To Love and Serve the Lord’ Foundation Course.

The Assisting in Public Worship course is being offered in the West Lindsey Deanery Partnership in Nettleham. The Revd Lynne Hawkins will be your course leader together with Lynne Smith and Revd Michelle Webb.

If you have missed the start of this course, please contact collegeofsthugh@lincoln.anglican.org for details of the next.

Make it a date

  • Wednesday 25th November 2026 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Wednesday 2nd December 2026 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Wednesday 9th December 2026 – 10:00am – 12:00pm  
  • Wednesday 16th December 2026 – 10:00am – 12:00pm     

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.

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. 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.