I have recently been asked questions regarding Lay Ministry so I will give a brief review here. We have l5 Lay Ministers at this time and recently welcomed Beverly Blevins as a lay minister in training. The following will give the basics and I will be glad to send more info if you have an interest.

1. You must be a member of Unity for a minimum of 6 months.
2. You must complete all required classes that may include but are not limited to Prayer, Lay Ministry Skills, Prosperity and Unity Principles.
3. An individual may come as a guest to a meeting and may begin attending meetings upon fulfilling the membership requirement and completing at least one of the classes. Until all classes are completed the individual would be designated "Lay Minister in Training". One must complete all classes to become an active Lay Minister.
4. Requirements for retaining one’s position as an active Lay Minister are - attend a minimum of 6 meetings per year, attend a minimum of one class offering related to Lay Ministry per year and it is strongly recommended that all active Lay Ministers attend all the trainings offered for Lay Ministry

Then make an appointment with Rev. Tom and he will help you get started by visiting with you about the Lay Ministry.

We meet each month (usually the last Tuesday) for a potluck, prayer and sharing. Every other month we have an educational meeting. Some of the ways we minister are: visitation to hospital or homebound individuals, correspondence to those in need of support, monthly prayer letters and daily prayer, "Stuffed full of Love" program at Christmas, memorial service refreshments, participation in "World Day of Prayer" and "World Peace Meditation," "Prayer Partner Program" and Sunday prayer assistance.