LWA resources
The Lay Worship Assistants (LWA) Hub page is a page of recommended worship resources and aids. It is designed for Lay Worship Assistants and others leading worship in the diocese. Becoming a Lay Worship Assistant
Children’s worship
Church of England resources
Intercessions and prayer stations
Leading worship
Lectionary based resources
Music, hymns, psalms and songsHelp with how to choose hymns:
Instead of missing out the Psalm or hymns, because you have no choir, why not play a modern version? The following sources might help:
If printing hymn or song lyrics, you will need a licence and you will need to put the licence number on the sheet and send an annual return. The following cover many licences:
Personal prayer – maintaining your own prayer life
Schools work
Reflecting on scripture in the sermon slotThe following resources are Diocesan approved for use in the reflection slot. You should confirm your use with your incumbent or designated contact:
Different styles of service
Worldwide Anglican Resources
PublicityDo let people know about LWA ministry and refer them to the the Lay Worship Assistants Ministry page for more details. Further reading
Diocesan resourcesThe Diocesan leaflets and Guidance for LWAs are available on the How to Become an LWA page and the training course is Exploring Worship. You can find some of the handouts from the course available to download at the bottom of this page and a sample LWA commissioning. Please suggest further links or resources you have found useful to Leonie Jones, Training and Ministry Administrator, so that she can add them to the LWA Hub. Please, also, notify her of any broken links that you find. Who to contactLeonie Jones, Training and Ministry Administrator DownloadsApplication Forms and Adjoining DocumentsNew Lay Worship Assistant Application Form Renewing Lay Worship Assistant Application Form Confidential Declaration with GDPR Other Useful DocumentsChoosing Hymns from Exploring Worship Creating your own Rhythm of Life Creeds and Affirmations of Faith (permissible) Leading Intercessions from Exploring Worship Lectio Divina for Church Services Understanding the Church's Year |