A Reader
Readers are lay people in the Church of England, from all walks of life, who are called by God, theologically trained and licensed by the Church to preach, teach, lead worship and assist in pastoral, evangelistic and liturgical work.
The office of Reader is the only lay ministry in the Church of England which is voluntary, nationally accredited, Episcopally licensed and governed by Canon. There are now over 10,000 Readers, with men and women represented almost equally.
For more information about Reader Ministry go to http://www.readers.cofe.anglican.org/info.php
The first step to becoming a Reader to talk to your priest, who should refer you to one of the diocesan Vocation Officers.
