On October 14th, 2023, the Presbytery of Seaway-Glengarry held a full-day Lay Worship Leaders workshop. The workshop, presented by Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis from Knox College, was designed to assist laypersons in preparing and leading services in their congregations. 42 attendees from four Presbyteries (Seaway-Glengarry, Ottawa, Lanark & Renfrew, and Kingston) learned more about structuring worship around themes, different styles of worship, choosing scriptures and music, and writing prayers and liturgies. From the questions, discussion and feedback, this is a topic of great interest to many in the Church seeking to develop their leadership skills and enhance worship services in their home congregations.
Many thanks to Rev. Dr. Travis for her informative presentation and to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Kemptville for their hospitality!