Lay Ministry
Lay Ministers are visibly identified members of the community who respond to the needs of persons through listening, prayer, and connecting people to other resources within Unity of Arlington and the larger community. They work in partnership with other Lay Ministers and the Spiritual Leader/Minister.
For additional information, please email admin@unityofarlington.org.
Becoming a Lay Minister at Unity of Arlington requires completion of specified training modules as outlined below. It also requires one to develop and demonstrate proficiency in each of these areas:
Unity Principles
Answering the Call
- What it means to be a Lay Minister
- Commitment and Dedication
Mission & Ministry
- Developing a Personal Mission Statement
- Choosing a Personal Ministry within Unity of Arlington
Community Building
- Skills for building community within the lay ministry program and with the community
Pastoral Care
- Pastoral Care theory and technique
- Professional limitations and boundaries
- Legal issues
- Self Care
Unity History
- Prayer & Meditation
- Affirmative Prayer
- Meditation Practices
- Conflict Resolution - Includes Active Listening Skills
- Compassionate Communication Introduction and Deepening Skills
Lay Ministers at Unity of Arlington hold themselves to a high standard of accountability.