Lay Celebration Day

Come along for an exciting day of celebrating, equipping and reflecting together on Lay Ministry in the Church of England.

This day is for anyone engaged with, training for or interested in Lay Ministry.

We will gather from across the South-East and London to be resourced and inspired by a great time of lay people, each one currently involved in ministry and sharing out of their own experience and practice.  We are delighted to worship this year’s key-note speaker: Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage

The day will explore topics such as discipleship, lay pastoral ministry and lay pioneer ministry, including time for discussion, reflection and questions.

Not to be missed!

Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage works as Discipleship Enabler for the Diocese of London, supporting communities in deepening discipleship and spiritual formation. She has walked a path of lay ministry for many years, seeking to accompany others in their journey of faith.

At Leicester Cathedral, she was licensed as an Associate Minister, a lay role in Leicester Diocese, with a focus on deepening discipleship. In London, she was commissioned as Discipleship Enabler by the Bishop of London. Mirjam is also a trained Spiritual Director, accompanying people in recognising Christ at work in their daily lives. She is a member of the Nazareth Community in London, where she serves in leadership.

Originally from Delft, Netherlands, Mirjam moved to England in 2007 to pursue a Master’s in Theology & Ministry at Durham University. Since then, she has lived and served in Canterbury, Gravesend, Leicester, and London.