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If you believe that you may be called to Reader ministry, read this page.

Caring for Creation, theological background paper

Policy and procedure for complaints about safeguarding operations

The Guidelines of the Archbishops’ Council’s Ministry Division summarise the selection criteria for Reader ministry are on this page.

Checklist One – Application Procedure

Preparing to train as a Reader

The Training Course

Expectations during Training

Checklist Two – Training Procedure

The Duties of a Reader

Readers transferring from other dioceses

If things go wrong - Grievance Procedure

Contact Details

Further Reading

Guidelines for priests with the bishop’s permission to officiate undertaking locum duty or ministry in the diocese - Supporting document as webpage

Inspection of churches - Guidance notes - Supporting document as webpage