MENU Vocation From the Archbishop of Canterbury: Do You Have a Calling? The good news is Yes! You have! Our first calling is to live life in all its fullness and to represent Christ in the world. This is our common calling as Christians. All who are baptised are called to ministry, whether that is lay or ordained. The Church needs a wide variety of ministers in order to serve all people. God calls young people and older ones, wealthy and poorer. The Church’s ministers come from all walks of life, social classes, ethnic backgrounds and educational abilities. You may be feeling excited, anxious, uncertain or inadequate but the Holy Spirit will lead, prepare and equip you as you move forward in faith and obedience. Above all be open to God’s surprises! But there is a further calling, a particular calling, sometimes called a ‘vocation’ which is not for everyone but may be for you. This particular calling is to serve God and all people through one of the Church’s authorised lay or ordained ministries. For this particular calling you have to allow your sense of vocation to be tested by the Church through its discernment processes. Click here to see the Church of England vocation information. From the St Albans Vocations Team: Seeking direction? The Vocations Team has the task of encouraging and nourishing vocation across the diocese. If you would like to explore your vocation please speak to your incumbent who will contact one of the Advisers from your archdeaconry. Click Here to discover who to contact. There are three or four Vocations Advisers in each Archdeaconry, and it is their role to advise both clergy and those wishing to explore their vocation to any form of ministry in the Church. The team comprises both lay and ordained people. If you would like to find resources and courses aimed at those exploring their vocation click here or here if you are aged 18 to 26. Follow us on Facebook. Welcome Ministry Development Upcoming St Albans Diocese Courses Courses, workshops and events offered by other organisations Continuing Ministerial Development Clergy PTO Reviews CMS Pioneer Training Coaching for Developing your Ministry Commissioning Liturgy ‘Connect’ A Group for Clergy & Reader Families & Others Diocesan Worship and Liturgy Committee Eastern Region Ministry Course Foundations for Ministry / Enabler Ministry Course IME Phase 2 Lay Leaders of Worship (LLW) Ministry Flourishing Mission and Ministry Development Reviews Prayer and Spirituality Resourcing Group Reader Ministry Retired Clergy Vocations Exploring Ministry Exploring Ordained Ministry Information for Clergy Events and Courses Who’s Who in Vocations Young Vocations Who’s Who in Mission & Ministry Mission & Ministry Associates Women’s Ministry Going Deeper into God• Making New Disciples• Transforming Communities Contact Us Privacy Cookies Disclaimer My Account Copyright © 2021 Diocese of St Albans. All rights reserved. Cookie Control Your choice regarding cookies on this site We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience. Accept RecommendationsMore details