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Lay-Led Congregations

June 2025 - This network is on hiatus.  More information will be available in the future.
Network Description:

A network designed for leaders of lay-led congregations.  This might be because of transition, or might be a way of life for your parish.  Join us to share knowledge and ideas, and learn from others about how to navigate your role.

Resources

Faith+Lead podcast on lay-led congregations

​January 2023 recording

Presentation:  priest companion model of parish leadership.
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A priest companion model was tested by St. Aidan's Ann Arbor in the Advent to Easter seasons of 2021-22. This model created a position that was more than traditional supply but not as extensive as an interim position. This position allowed the congregation (which had been in an extended search process) to share in the Eucharist twice a month, and to have several educational and pastoral support opportunities that would have been beyond the capacity of the lay leadership to provide. This model was very successful, providing a welcome respite for lay leadership during a time when finding permanent clergy was proving to be very difficult. Since that time St. Aidan's has called a permanent part-time vicar.

BPG22 presentation
bpg22_handout.pdf
File Size: 4925 kb
File Type: pdf
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Opening Prayers
lay_led_cong_opening_prayers_-_lg_print.pdf
File Size: 59 kb
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Articles

The Future of the PC(USA) is pastor-less and that's OK - Jan 2024 - article


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