The annual Readers’ Day is an important day for ministerial development and celebration of Reader ministry in the diocese. In the morning, Readers gather for our annual Reader training event, and in the afternoon attend the Readers’ Service in the Cathedral.  At the start of the service,  all Readers reaffirm their commitment to serve God through their ministry as Readers. The Diocese, then,  welcomes newly trained Readers and those transfering from other Dioceses.

Booking for 2020 Readers day will be here early next year.

The day provides a chance to meet with other Readers, share experiences and learn from each other. An invited speaker challenges and encourages by speaking on a significant topic relevant to Reader Ministry.

The Warden of Readers hopes all Readers will make this day a priority. The day provides us all with fellowship, ministry development, reaffirmation of our ministry and community support for each other and the newly licenced Readers.

Upcoming Readers’ Days

• 5 October 2019 – Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Chair of the National Reader Council, Venue: The Blue School, Wells 9.30 for 10am. Followed by the Reader service at Wells Cathedral 2pm. Book here for 2019 Day on ‘The Future of Reader Ministry.’
• 3 October 2020 – Speaker to be confirmed, Venue: The Blue School, Wells 9.30 for 10am. Followed by the Reader service at Wells Cathedral 2pm

We look forward to seeing you.

Previous Readers’ Days

• 2019 Bp Martyn’s PowerPoint and Chris Stock’s summary

Click on the thumbnails to see the full pictures

If you would like copies of any of the photos please email Leonie Jones. Our guest speaker was Bp Martyn Snow Chair of the Central Reader’s Council You can download the Readers Study Programme 2019 with news as well as details of the day

• 2018 Readers Study Programme and 2018 Photos on Facebook:
• 2017 Read Chris Stock’s review of the 2017 Reader Annual Day.