Licensed
Lay Ministers and
Pastoral Assistants at
St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh
We are fortunate to have two Licensed Lay
Ministers (LLMs) and a team of
Pastoral Assistants in the parish.
The following paragraphs provide a brief insight into the background
of the various duties and ministry that they each provide.
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Licensed
Lay Ministers
All LLMs have to attend a three
year course and if successful, are licensed to a Parish. They
can officiate at services such as Mattins and Evensong in other
parishes if there is special need or an interregnum when they
stand in for the clergy vacancy, and they are also licensed to
take funerals. They do not receive any salary but may be paid
travelling expenses as necessary.
Here in Cranleigh we have two LLMs - Mrs Edna Bond, and Dr Colin
Connolly.
They attend Clergy Meetings and are placed on the rota for preaching
and officiating at services in the St Nicolas Church. They are
also ex-officio members of the Parochial Church Council.
Each of the LLMs has his or her own special responsibilities.
Edna Bond has a special ministry in Longfield Care Home.
In addition to these responsibilities:
They are licensed to take Home Communion to the Sick and to the
housebound.
They also take School assemblies as and when required.
They are involved in Pastoral visiting where needed.
They are available for confidential prayer when asked.
They are available for Bereavement follow up with Families.
The Licensed Lay Ministry in Cranleigh is therefore very fulfilling
and very important to the mission work in the Church.
| Edna Bond |
01483 268672 |
| Colin Connolly |
01483 273095 |
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Pastoral
Assistants
The team of Pastoral Assistants have been trained and licensed
by Guildford Diocese to work in the parish to help lighten the
load of the clergy and to support anyone with a heavy heart.
Any of the following situations may benefit from the training
and experience of a Pastoral Assistant who act in confidence
with the clergy.
Baptism Visits:
A Pastoral Assistant leads a team
of "Baptism Visitors" who give support and encouragement
to the parents before and following the Christening, until the
child reaches Sunday Club age.
Hospital Visiting and
Care For The Elderly:
Many who are sick or lonely known
to the Pastoral Assistants receive visits in hospital or at home
to brighten their lives a little.
Bereavement Visiting:
Pastoral Assistants have had specific
training on the importance of "Just Listening". Many
who are recently bereaved find support in a casual visit by someone
with true empathy.
Other Situations:
Pastoral Assistants offer a sympathetic
ear and will advise on the appropriate resources available when
required.
To talk to someone who cares,
either just telephone the Rectory Office on: 01483 273620
or simply contact one of the Pastoral Assistants direct:
| John Clapp |
01483 274379 |
| Dennis Loveless |
01483 274738 |
| Margie Nursey |
01483 273693 |
| Sue Walker |
01483 272484 |
| Angela Wild |
01483 274398 |
| Michael Wild |
01483 274398 |
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