Am I being called to the Ministry of Word and Sacraments?

Advice and guidance for those exploring a calling to the Ministry of Word and Sacraments in the United Reformed Church

The guidance is in two parts:

Part One explores ‘call’ and the discernment process and also describes the URC’s candidating and assessment processes.

Part Two details the expected characteristics of ministers, provides an overview of the role and its core responsibilities and looks at the various working patterns for ministers.

In the URC ministers can be stipendiary or nonstipendiary and the information here applies to both; for information on the four models of non-stipendiary work, see Part Two: The Role.

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A prayer for those exploring God’s call

Loving God
guide me as I seek your way for me;
When I am overwhelmed by the thought of my future
help me to search openly
and listen for your call.
Set before me the example of Jesus Christ;
Fill me with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit
that I may respond generously in loving service
with the special gifts you have given me
trusting in your grace.

Amen.

_{© 2020 Nicola Furley-Smith}