Lay Worship Leadership

Rites of Passage 9th-11th May 2025

 

Rites of Passage 9th-11th May 2025

Unitarians bring a unique and individualised flavour to important life events such as weddings, blessings, memorial services and child welcoming.

Unitarian College is offering an introductory course in how to lead these ceremonies to a high standard. The course will include a preliminary Zoom workshop at 7pm on the 23rd April, followed by a Residential Weekend, 9th-11th May at The Nightingale Centre in Great Hucklow.

The cost of the course is £400 which includes all tuition, food and accommodation (but not travel costs). Participants are encouraged to approach congregations and Districts to help with funding.

To book your place and find out more, please email

Admin@unitarian-college.org.uk

Unitarian Leadership Inquiry zoom Event 3rd June 2026

Find out about various forms of Leadership in Unitarianism and the difference between Lay Leadership and professional Ministry.

Joyful woman celebrating sunrise in a wheat field, symbolising renewal and hope.

Foundation Lay Worship & Leadership Course Sept 2026

Our Lay Worship & Leadership Foundation course is open to everyone who would like to share their unique voice, learn how to lead worship, or improve their quality of worship.

Worship studies course

UniYouth Oct 2026

Our next UniYouth residential weekend at Great Hucklow, for ages 7-14 years old, will be held 2nd - 4th Oct 2026

Testimonials

"Unitarian College has opened up a path to Ministry that was previously unavailable for me."
Ministry student

"I feel incredibly supported and valued by Unitarian College."
Ministry student

"The courses are student-centred, thorough and intellectually and spiritually nourishing."
Ministry student

Celebrating diversity at Unitarian College Leeds with friendly attendees in colourful shirts. "The formation of the Unitarian College has opened up the possibility of ministry training to people like me, who otherwise would not have been able to study due to the confines of the modern life. As a modern institution UC is very much in touch with the reality. The training programme is tailor-made to fit each student’s individual circumstances. The content of the course is incredibly rich, covering a vast spectrum of topics, using various methods of teaching and student engagement. The ministry training programme perfectly balances being “down to earth” on one hand, and “looking up to the heavens” on the other, placing emphasis on the practical application of the acquired skills, knowledge and insights in the 21st century British Unitarian congregations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we still get the same rich learning experience under the restrictions posed by Covid.

But UC is much more than just an educational establishment. It’s a support network for those embarking on a journey of professional ministry. It’s a space where we, students, learn just as much from each other as we do from our tutors. It’s a space where new friendships are made and future professional relationships are formed."

Arek Malecki - Ministry student

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