Inspiration for Lay Ministries

Lay Ministry Presentation from First Unitarian Society of Newton, Mass.  A brief presentation outlining some of the rewards and challenges of a twenty year old lay ministry program at a Newton, Massachusetts UU congregation.

The Monday Connection by William Diehl.  This is an excellent book about joining your faith to the world of your everyday work. It is about living your beliefs and values, not about proselytizing your coworkers. Building on the premise that the people -- not the building and not just the clergy -- are the church, Diehl gives examples of how to live as part of the church in the world. He suggests ways churches can recognize and support the ministries of members in their daily activities, not just their church work.

Commissioned Lay Leader Program Manual from Ohio-Meadville District of the UUA.   The purpose of the program is to strengthen local congregations in the Ohio Meadville District by strengthening their lay leadership.  To this end, selected and qualified lay individuals are given special training and mentored experiences so that they may learn to serve their own societies more effectively.  Individuals who satisfactorily complete the study requirements and are approved by the Ohio Meadville District Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Commissioned Lay Leader Committee are entitled "Commissioned Lay Leader"(CLL).

Defining Lay Ministry    Statement from Pacific Central District of the UUA.

An Exercise in Defining the Word "Minister" in Lay and Professional Contexts.