Informational Session for the 2026 Lay Preaching Program
Lay preachers bring the Gospel into congregations, dioceses, and communities with faithfulness, creativity, and deep love for the church. Rooted in lived experience, they offer voices shaped by daily life, local context, and the call of the Holy Spirit. Whether lay or ordained, Episcopal preaching values robust formation and shared theological grounding for faithful and bold proclamation.
Our informational session will provide an overview of the diocesan Lay Preacher Program, a taste of what the course looks like, and an invitation to continue with the full year-long program. The informational session is required for all those planning to participate in the year-long course.
If you feel called to this ministry, speak with your rector or priest-in-charge (or if no seated clergy, the senior warden) to discuss your interest and potential participation. Participants who choose to go on through the program will need to apply and have their rector’s (or other authority) endorsement to continue.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Arrival at 10 am
Midday lunch
Departure by 4 pm
Invitees: Adult lay persons curious about or sensing a call to the ministry of preaching
Info Session RSVP Deadline: April 1
(After the session, the full program application deadline is May 1.)
Cost: There is no cost to participate in the informational session.
The $500 course fee is due once the student commits to the year-long program and receives the endorsement of their rector (or priest-in-charge or senior warden).
