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A
Designated Lay Minister
(DLM) is a lay person, recognized and appointed by a
presbytery/district to serve in paid accountable
ministry in the United Church. This program is
required to be recognized as a DLM in the United
Church of Canada.
Students in the DLM program learn
through their whole being:
mind, body,
spirit, emotions, and intuition. Structured learning
environments are lively: expressions of spirit are
fostered, ideas are exchanged and probed
respectfully, emotions are shared with integrity,
new behaviours are tested. It is a
transformative
environment.
The three year program includes:
Supervised Ministry Education:
Reflection and integration on the practice of
ministry with an Educational Supervisor in a
presbytery/district appointment.
Learning Circles:
Six residential learning circles (two per year), each of 10 days
duration, introduce theory and theology and guide
students in reflection on integrating the content
with the practice of ministry.
Complementary Courses:
Three courses are chosen to round out the
educational program based on the learning needs and
particular ministry focus of the student. For more
about complementary courses, click
here
To Apply
:
Becoming a DLM begins with a year-long process
of discernment in your home congregation. For
more information on discernment, see the document
"Process for Discernment Appointment, and
Recognition as a Designated Lay Minister (DLM 510)"
at
http://www.united-church.ca/files/handbooks/dlm510.pdf
Following discernment
and a presbytery interview, you may be declared
ready to apply for the DLM Diploma Program at
Calling Lakes Centre and to seek a
presbytery/district appointment. At this time,
if not before, please contact the DLM Coordinator
(click here) for more information about applying.
Applicants are
accepted throughout the year.
Application Due
Dates: on or before November 1 and March
31 each year (in order to attend the January and
June learning circles respectively).
Upcoming Learning Circle Dates:
"Leading in
Community" - January 16-27, 2012.
Modeling effective leadership in various ministries
Transformative leadership
Prophetic leadership
Conflict and peace
DLM identity
Worship
We will
explore the question of leadership (prophetic,
transformative, pastoral, mutual). In addition, we
will continue to develop our understandings of what
being a Designated Lay Minister means for us and for
our church. We will also deepen our understanding
of worship and worship leadership.
Application Deadline for new students:
October 31, 2011.
“Living Diversity in Community,”
- Monday, June 11 to Friday, June 22, 2012
We will look at various issues of social justice, as
well as intercultural, inter-faith, and right
relationships at this circle. In addition, we will
offer a one-day public workshop on the United
Church’s ongoing mission theme of “Empire” led by
Rusa Jeremic, the UCC’s Education for Justice
Animator.
Application Deadline for new students:
March 31, 2012
Please consult
with the DLM Coordinator about how to apply for the
DLM Program ASAP as the application process may take
several months. Click
here to contact her.
The circles are open
for occasional and continuing education students as
space allows.
More Detailed Program Overview:
For a more detailed overview of the
program, including admission and fees, click
here
(updated April 2011). |
