Are you sometimes asked to lead the prayers in your church services? Or perhaps you have been asked and said no, because you weren’t sure how to do it? Or have you been doing it for some time, and would like to think about how you do it?
This workshop is intended first for those who are just starting or just considering leading prayers in their church. However, it will also be of value to those who have been doing it for some time, as we can all benefit from stepping back and reflecting on what we do.
The workshop will cover moving from reading prayers that are part of the authorised Common Worship provision, through adapting them for particular occasions, to writing your own from scratch. It will conclude with some ideas for more creative ways of developing them beyond words, and for all-age congregations.
The workshop will be led for the Malvern and Upton Deanery by Canon Doug Chaplin, Discipleship and Lay Training Officer, who is also the author of a short book on the subject, Leading Common Worship Intercessions: A Simple Guide. (Church House Publishing, 2009). The event is being opened up to other Deaneries to ensure we have a good number attending for this workshop
Venue: St James Church, Upton Road, Callow End
Please book via oldhillsmalvern@gmail.com