Reader Resources

All Readers in the diocese are members of the Readers’ Association.  The Association provides fellowship and support for Readers in the diocese, primarily through two study days which are held in March and September each year.  For information about Study Days, or if you are interested in joining the committee which co-ordinates the work of the Association, contact Margaret Tinsley, Richard Osborn or The Revd Phil Bryson.

Contacts:

The Diocesan Warden of Readers is The Right Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Hertford

Lay Ministry Officer, The Revd Phil Bryson – Email Phil

Reader Secretaries are:
Mrs Margaret Tinsley (Secretary) – Email Margaret
Mr Richard Osborn (Selection Secretary) – Email Richard

All Reader and Reader in Training DBS enquiries, applications and renewals are dealt with by Mrs Tanya Willington, PA to the Bishop of Hertford – Email Tanya

Reader Resources:

Reader Expenses Claim Form – you can claim for work done in your role as a Reader in the parish/es.  click here to download a form: Reader Expenses Claim Form

IME Phase 2 and CMD for Readers

Click here to download the Confidential Declaration form which is required for Reader and Reader in Training DBS applications/renewals:  2021 Confidential Declaration Form – PtO Clergy-Readers-BAP