Vocation
Responding to God’s calling.
www.wakefield.anglican.org/vocation
Vocation is a wide area, as it covers the calling of all Christians to follow God’s particular calling for their lives, and to use their gifts in his service. Much of this exploration will take place at parish level, whether this is to do with vocations in the wider world, or particular avenues of service in the church.
Go the Gallery for pictures of those ordained in 2012.
Find out more about those ordained priest in 2011.
Vocation and Ministry - Where do I start? - an introductory leaflet.
You can also find more details and information on our website at www.yorkshirepriest.com
Further information is available from: www.cofe.anglican.org/lifeevents/ministry. This gives full details of the various forms of ordained and accredited ministry available in the Church of England.
In the Diocese of Wakefield all enquiries are handled initially by the Diocesan Director of Ordinands, Revd Stephen Race.
He welcomes inquiries – contact him
on stephen.race@wakefield.anglican.org.
Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Revd Joy Cousans
Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Revd Owen Page
You may also find it helpful to contact Stephen Race's Administrative Assistant - Gill Knowles at Church House on 01924371802.
Young Vocations Conference
Monday 11 - Wednesday 13 February 2013 at Bishop Woodford House, Ely. A national conference for young people aged 16 - 19 who would like to explore the idea of being ordained in the Church of England. An opportunity to meet other young people interested in ordination, learn a little about what priests do and how the selection process work as well as the chance to visit two theological colleges and meet lots of ordinands. Download more information and a booking form.
Step Forward
Saturday 9 March 2013, 11.00am - 4.00pm at Bishopthorpe, York, hosted by John Sentamu, Archbishop of York. If you are aged 18 - 30 and wonder if God may be calling to ministry in the Anglican Church, this event is for you.
Download more information and booking.
Society of Catholic Priests Annual Vocations Weekend
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April 2013 in Manchester. A weekend for those interested in vocation to priestly ministry to meet priests, visit parishes, share experiences and have help to discern vocation. Useful not only for those of an inclusive Catholic outlook but also to those who would value experience of a different outlook in the Church.
More information.
Vocation Sunday
An opportunity to explore and encourage God’s calling to discipleship and service for the whole people of God. Resources for worship, preaching, small group work and individual exploration downloadable at www.churchofengland.org
Fellowship of Vocation
This is a group which meets about every three weeks during school term. It is open to anyone exploring a sense of vocation, and concentrates on those areas promoted by the church (e.g. ordained ministry of various kinds, Church Army, Reader Ministry, Bishop’s Certificate in Pastoral Ministry, service with a missionary society).
The meetings provide some input in the area of exploring vocation, including information on various forms of service and the opportunity to consider questions of guidance etc. There is also time for worship and prayer, and the opportunity for mutual support. There are books available for loan.
Download the Fellowship of Vocation Programme for 2012 -2013
Called to be a Deacon? - an explanatory leaflet
Ordained ministry - selection and training - a brief guide for incumbents and candidates.
God of the unexpected
May your wisdom grow in me
God of surprises
May your vision work within me
God of wonder
May your grace flow through me as I stand each day on the threshold of your heaven.
© Hilary Faith Jones, in Waiting for Jesus, Brentford 2001
Useful links:
Call Waiting is an initiative of the Church of England to help identify and encourage young people - Christians aged 13 to 30 - to consider ordained ministry.
Ministry in the Church of England - link to the ministry section of the Church of England.