GUIDING LIGHT: A Workshop on Funeral Ministry

REGIONAL FUNERAL WORKSHOPS OPEN TO ALL

One of the most impactful ministries we have as Anglicans in our Diocese is funeral ministry. Our liturgies reflect a compassionate, inclusive tone, while providing an environment of pastoral care by our parish leaders. Celebrations of Life, whether in a church, funeral chapel or at a graveside, can connect people with a loving God and a warmhearted faith community.

Parish lay leaders, especially Licensed Lay Ministers, Vocational Deacons, and others, are being called to share in this pastoral office. As local ministers, they are often familiar with the families and communities. The Spirit is leading our Diocese to embrace more fully the ministry of all the baptized in this area.

Over the next few months, our Diocese is sponsoring, GUIDING LIGHT: A Workshop on Funeral Ministry. These free regional in-person training sessions are open to all Licensed Lay Ministers, any lay person who desires to know more (perhaps to be part of a funeral team), and any cleric who seeks a refresher session.

WORKSHOPS: Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

FACILITATORS: Rev'd. Dr. Debra Burleson, Rev'd. Canon Lisa Vaughn

* NOTE: This is an explorative workshop, thus there is no expectation that participation will require a commitment to funeral ministry. Diocesan protocols, policies and Bishop’s expectations are addressed.

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* 1. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Name

Parish

Mailing Address

Community/Town/City

Province

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. CHOOSE A REGIONAL WORKSHOP

CAPE BRETON Region - September 30 at Christ the King, Sydney

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Region - October 28 at St. Mark's, Kensington

NORTHUMBRIA Region - November 18 - location T.B.A.

CHIGNECTO Region - T.B.A.

VALLEY Region - November 4 - location T.B.A.

SOUTH SHORE Region - T.B.A.

CHEBUCTO & FORT SACKVILLE Region - T.B.A.

EASTERN SHORE & DARTMOUTH Region - T.B.A.

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* 3. Tell us why you are interested in GUILDING LIGHT: A Workshop on Funeral Ministry. What do you hope to learn? Are there topics of particular interest?