The Church of England, Diocese of Norwich

Authorised Worship Assistant

Public Licensed Ministry

In this Diocese both lay and ordained ministry are valued equally and each has some qualities in common while maintaining some important differences.

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Shared Vocation Space

Are you thinking about a vocation in ordained or lay ministry? The Shared Vocation Space brings together the resources to support those wanting to explore a calling towards lay or ordained public ministry in our diocese.

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Vocations

It is exciting to think that every Christian has a vocation (or ‘calling’) to become more of the person God wants them to be. That vocation will always include a call towards knowing and loving Christ more deeply, towards loving and serving other people, and caring for the world God has given to us to share.

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What is an AWA?

An Authorised Worship Assistant (AWA) is, within his or her own benefice, able to assist the incumbent with the Ministry of the Word and in conducting worship.

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