Celebration of Reader Ministry at Choral Evensong - with Licensing of Readers - 5.30pm
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THE CATHEDRAL AND METROPOLITICAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, CANTERBURY
Celebration of Reader
Ministry at
Choral Evensong
with Licensing of Readers
Sunday 26th September 2021
5.30pm
NaveWelcome to Canterbury Cathedral for this Service
Readers are theologically trained licensed lay ministers; they are
ministers of the Word with a passion for sharing the Gospel. All sorts of
people are called to Reader ministry because disciples of Jesus come
from all walks of life.
The Office of Reader is a voluntary lay ministry within the Church of
England that is nationally accredited, episcopally licensed and governed
by canon law. Readers are also known as Licensed Lay Ministers (LLM).
There are currently around 140 active Readers in our diocese. Readers
play a vital role in the public ministry of the Church by leading worship,
teaching and preaching, as well as being engaged in outreach to the
wider community.
As local lay theologians Readers offer a ministry that is church-focused,
community facing, and world-affirming. They work collaboratively in
ministry teams alongside clergy and other lay colleagues.
For your safety
Please respect others and give one another space
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Hearing aid users should adjust their aid to T.
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© The Archbishops' Council 2000
© The Crown/Cambridge University Press:
The Book of Common Prayer (1662)
Hymns and songs reproduced under CCLI number: 1031280
Produced by the Music & Liturgy Department:
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www.canterbury-cathedral.orgThose to be admitted and licensed as a Reader
Tracy Williams Sittingbourne with Bobbing (Sittingbourne
Deanery)
Those Readers who were admitted and licensed online
Margaret Bowers River (Dover Deanery)
Ann Harrison North Downs (North Downs Deanery)
Isobel Legg Whitstable (Reculver Deanery)
Anne Loat Saxon Shoreline (Romney and Tenterden
Deanery)
Sharon Paine Elham Valley Group (Elham Deanery)
Peter Roberts North Downs (North Downs Deanery)
Graham Snellin Dover Town (Dover Deanery)
Those Readers to receive a licence or permission to officiate
Becky Clifton St Margaret at Cliffe (Dover Deanery)
Alan Gostelow Tenterden, Rother and Oxney (Romney and
Tenterden Deanery)
Lisa Nissen Faversham (Ospringe Deanery)
Deborah Waller Herne (Reculver Deanery)
Those to be made Reader Emeritus:
These Readers are retiring from active ministry and being presented
as Reader Emeriti in recognition of their commitment and service
Angela Daniel
Norman Fowler
Bob Kinnear
Frances Ventham
Those Readers to be remembered in memoriam:
Donald Baldwin Angela Branchett
Les Collins Clare Hiscock
Shirley Holden Sue Meredith
Hugh Perks Bryan Short
0ORDER OF SERVICE
The procession enters the Cathedral
Cross and Lights
The Choir
Virger
Readers
Representative of St Augustine’s College of Theology
Warden of Readers
Supporting clergy and incumbents
The Precentor
Archdeacons
The Chapter
Virger
The Dean
The Bishop
The Bishop’s Chaplain
Readers to be licensed
Readers to be made Emeritus
The Candidate
All stand as the choir and clergy enter the Nave
The Dean welcomes the congregation
The Precentor and choir sing the Preces
O Lord, open thou our lips
and our mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.
Music: Philip Radcliffe (1905-86)
2We remain standing to sing
Hymn
Guide me, O thou great Redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty,
Hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven,
Feed me now and evermore.
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fiery cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong deliverer,
Be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death, and hell’s destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side:
Songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee.
Words: Welsh, William Williams (1717-1791) Tune: CWM RHONDDA AM652
Tr Peter Williams (1727-1796)
Sit
In conversation
Hearing from two Readers
3Remain seated as the choir sings
Psalm 121
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills : from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh even from the Lord : who hath made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved :
and he that keepeth thee will not sleep.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel : shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord himself is thy keeper :
the Lord is thy defence upon thy right hand;
So that the sun shall not burn thee by day : neither the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil :
yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul.
The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in :
from this time forth for evermore.
Stand
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be:
world without end. Amen.
Sit
Reading Matthew 9.1-8
Read by Tracy Williams
And after getting into a boat Jesus crossed the water and came to his
own town.
And just then some people were carrying a paralysed man lying on a
bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Take heart,
son; your sins are forgiven.’ Then some of the scribes said to
themselves, ‘This man is blaspheming.’ But Jesus, perceiving their
thoughts, said, ‘Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is
easier, to say, “Your sins are forgiven”, or to say, “Stand up and
walk”? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on
earth to forgive sins’—he then said to the paralytic—‘Stand up, take your
bed and go to your home.’ And he stood up and went to his home. When
the crowds saw it, they were filled with awe, and they glorified God, who
had given such authority to human beings.
4Please remain seated for
Homily The Bishop of Dover
We stand to sing
Hymn
The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want;
He makes me lie in pastures green.
He leads me by the still, still waters,
His goodness restores my soul.
And I will trust in you alone,
And I will trust in you alone,
For your endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.
He guides my ways in righteousness,
And he anoints my head with oil,
And my cup, it overflows with joy,
I feast on his pure delights.
And though I walk the darkest path,
I will not fear the evil one,
For you are with me, and your rod and staff
Are the comfort I need to know.
Words: based on Psalm 23 Music: Stuart Townend (b. 1963) AM 800
5The Admission and Licensing of Readers
The congregation sits, the Candidate comes forward and stands in front
of the Bishop
The Bishop says
My brothers and sisters, God has called us into the fellowship of the
universal Church.
As members of his body, Christ calls us to minister together in his name
and, according to our gifts, to be instruments of his love in the world.
Readers are called to a ministry of the word, preaching and teaching,
inspiring others to follow the way of Christ, and calling them to share in
the good news of the kingdom.
They are called to a liturgical ministry, leading worship, proclaiming the
gospel story and helping God’s people to greet their living Lord, so that
they may worship him, praise him and live by his commands.
The Warden says
Bishop Rose, I present to you Tracy Williams who has satisfactorily
completed her training.
She has made the Declaration of Assent and the declaration of obedience
to the Archbishop.
She is a person of Christian character, well versed in the Holy Scriptures
and in the doctrines of our faith.
She has been sufficiently well prepared for the duties of the office.
I recommend that she be both admitted to the office of Reader and
licensed to her deanery under the nomination of her incumbent.
The Bishop turns to the candidate and says
In order that we may be satisfied that you are ready to begin the
ministry of a Reader, you must now answer the questions we put to you.
Do you believe that God is calling you to this ministry?
R. I do so believe.
Will you be faithful in leading the people of God in worship, and in
preaching the word to them?
R. By the grace of God, I will.
Will you be diligent in prayer, in reading Holy Scripture, and in all studies
that will deepen your faith and fit you to bear witness to the truth of the
gospel?
R. By the grace of God, I will.
6Will you endeavour to fashion your life according to the way of Christ?
R. By the grace of God, I will.
Will you promote unity, peace and love in the Church and in the world,
and especially among those whom you serve?
R. By the grace of God, I will.
Will you work closely with your colleagues in ministry and encourage the
gifts of others?
R. By the grace of God, I will.
The supporting priest stands and the Bishop asks him
Will you work closely with your new Reader and encourage her to use
her gifts and develop her ministry?
R. I will.
Will you commend her to the people amongst whom she will minister?
R. I will.
The candidate turns and faces the congregation. The congregation
stands.
The Bishop says to the congregation
Brothers and sisters, Tracy has been chosen for the office of Reader. Will
you uphold and encourage her in their ministry?
All We will.
Will you continue to pray for her?
All We will.
All sit
The Bishop greets the candidate and presents her with a Bible, her
Certificate of Admission and License saying
Tracy, I admit you as a Reader in the Church, in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You have received this book as a sign that we admit you as a Reader in
the Church. Speak God’s word to his people, build them up in his truth,
and serve them in his name.
Receive authority to exercise the office of Reader in this diocese. May
the Lord be with you in all your work and ministry from this day
onwards. Amen.
7We welcome you as a minister of God’s word.
May the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
The newly-admitted Reader returns to her place, her Parish Priest places
her scarf upon her.
Those to be issued new licenses stand before the Bishop who presents
them with their Licenses and says
Receive authority to exercise the office of Reader in this diocese. May
the Lord be with you in all your work and ministry from this day
onwards. Amen.
Those Readers who were admitted and licensed online come forward and
stand in front of the Bishop.
The Warden of Readers says
Bishop Rose, last year you admitted and licensed Margaret, Ann, Isobel,
Anne, Sharon, Peter and Graham online due to COVID restrictions, I now
present them in person to be affirmed in their ministry as Readers.
The Bishop says
Margaret, Ann, Isobel, Anne, Sharon, Peter and Graham, you have
received authority to exercise the office of Reader in this diocese. May
the Lord continue to be with you in all your work and ministry. Amen.
Those to become Readers Emeriti stand before the Bishop
The Bishop presents them with their Certificates and says
Ever-loving Father, we thank you for the years of service given to your
Church by these Readers. May they continue to live close to you and
share your love with others. Bless them and guard them, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The congregation applauds the newly licensed Readers and Readers
Emeriti.
8All stand as the Bishop says
Let us all stand together, and pray that God will renew our commitment
to serving his people, each in our own ministry, as the Choir sings Mary’s
song of joy.
The Choir sings
Magnificat
My soul doth magnify the Lord :
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded :
the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth :
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me :
and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him :
throughout all generations.
He hath shewed strength with his arm :
he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat :
and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things :
and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel :
as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be :
world without end. Amen.
Music: Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
9Sit or Kneel
Prayers led by the Precentor, concluding with
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
Remain seated as the choir sings
Anthem We will rejoice in Thy salvation
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and triumph in the Name of the Lord our God.
Now know I that the Lord helpeth his Anointed, and will hear him from his
holy heaven :
even with the wholesome strength of his right hand.
Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses :
but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God.
Words: Psalm 20.5-7 Music: William Croft (1678-1727)
10We stand to sing
Hymn
O Jesus, I have promised 3 O Jesus, thou hast promised
To serve thee to the end; To all who follow thee,
Be thou for ever near me, That where thou art in glory
My Master and my Friend: There shall thy servant be;
I shall not fear the battle And, Jesus, I have promised
If thou art by my side, To serve thee to the end:
Nor wander from the pathway O give me grace to follow,
If thou wilt be my guide. My Master and my Friend.
2 O let me hear thee speaking 4 O let me see thy foot-marks,
In accents clear and still And in them plant mine own;
Above the storms of passion, My hope to follow duly
The murmurs of self-will; Is in thy strength alone;
O speak to reassure me, O guide me, call me, draw me,
To hasten or control; Uphold me to the end;
O speak, and make me listen, And then in heaven receive me,
Thou guardian of my soul. My Saviour and my Friend..
Words: John Bode (1816-74) Tune: WOLVERCOTE AM 748
Remain standing for
The Blessing
The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth,
give you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
and strengthen you to proclaim the word and works of God;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
Amen.
11All remain standing as the procession departs
Organ Voluntary
Passacaglia (Sonata VIII) Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)
Cross and Lights
The Bishop
New Readers Emeriti
Readers being licensed
The newly admitted and licensed Reader
The Warden of Readers
The Bishop’s Chaplain
Virger
Readers
Representative of St Augustine’s College of Theology
Supporting clergy and incumbents
The Choir
The Precentor
Archdeacons
The Chapter
Virger
The Dean
A retiring collection is made for Readers’ Ministry in the Diocese
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