We are excited to announce the upcoming Fall Offerings:
Safe Church Overview Sessions; Training Classes for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor and Worship Leader.
Safe Church – Diocese of Easton Fall 2023 Zoom Overview Sessions
Safe Church is required by every Episcopal Church parish or organization because it covers children and vulnerable adults.
Easy to get underway. Easy to complete.
Find out all you need to know to get your parish or organization on track for satisfactory compliance with the Safe Church policies. Sign into one of the following brief 30-minute Safe Church Overview Sessions:
Bishop’s Institute Safe Church Zoom Times with Rev. Elizabeth Phillips:
Monday, September 11 at 10:00am – 10:30am
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81277341721
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Thursday, September 14 at 10:00am – 10:30am
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Thursday, September 14 at 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88163150521
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For more information contact Rev. Elizabeth Phillips, Missioner Christian Formation or call 336-816-5055.
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Fall Trainings for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and Worship Leader Trainings:
Emotional resilience: Demonstrates resilience in difficult situations and practices excellent self-care in managing stress.
Eucharistic Minister and Visitor Training:
Location 2: October 28, 2023–Bray House, Diocese of Easton
Times:
1:00 – 3:30: Eucharistic Visitor Training (Prerequisite: Experience as a licensed Eucharistic Minister)
Materials to be read before training, individuals may order online from some of these booksellers or ones of their choosing: new (Amazon, Church Publishing, Episcopal Shoppe) or used (Abe books, Thrift books):
Eucharistic Visitors: A Manual for Eucharistic Visitors, by Beth Wickenburg Ely (2005)
Register through Rector, Priest-in-Charge, or Senior Warden (in the case of vacancy) via email: Dr. Lynn Wiljanen at lynn@bishopsinstitute.org
Licensed Worship Leader Training Via Zoom
Materials to be read before training, individuals may order online from booksellers or one of their choosing: new (Amazon, Church Publishing, Episcopal Shoppe) or used (Abe books, Thrift books):
Register through Rector, Priest-in-Charge, or Senior Warden (in the case of vacancy) via email: Dr. Lynn Wiljanen at lynn@bishopsinstitute.org
Descriptions of these ministries from CANON 4: OF LICENSED MINISTRIES
A Eucharistic Minister is a layperson authorized to administer the Consecrated Elements at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. A Eucharistic Minister shall act under the direction of a Deacon, if any, or otherwise, the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith.
A Eucharistic Minister is licensed to administer wine or bread in public worship. After three years or less, it is advisable to replace the Eucharistic Minister, requiring at least one year before requesting re-license for another term. This rotation helps to prevent the appearance of perpetually entitled ministers and will share this ministry more widely among the congregation. The total number of Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors authorized in a congregation is left to the judgment of the Rector, Vicar or Priest-in-Charge.
Eucharistic Visitors
A Eucharistic Visitor is a layperson who has experience as a Eucharistic Minister and has participated in additional training for this ministry. A Eucharistic Visitor is authorized to take the Consecrated Elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration. A Eucharistic Visitor should act under the direction of a Deacon, if any, or otherwise, the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith.
Worship Leader
The licensed worship leader is authorized to lead public worship in the absence of, and/or at the direction of a priest, subject to the Book of Common Prayer. A licensed worship leader is a confirmed adult communicant in good standing called to lead worship in the congregation.