Called by Name residential weekend
A two-day event for ordinands, curates and those discerning. This is a residential weekend of worship, community and support for UKME Christians exploring lay or ordained ministry. The programme includes teaching, reflection and shared prayer, helping participants deepen their sense of calling in a safe and affirming environment.
This is held at Sarum College, to explore vocation and ministry in the Church of England, created for those of UKME.
FRIDAY 11 September: CALLED TO MEET
4pm: Arrivals
5pm: Welcome and introductions
5.30pm: Dinner followed by social time
8.30pm: Compline
SATURDAY 12 September: CALLED TO EXPLORE
8am: Breakfast
9am: Morning Prayer
9:45am: SESSION ONE
10:45am: Break
11am: SESSION TWO (in groups)
- The Shared Discernment Process
- Experience of College
- Experience of curacy
- Transition beyond curacy
12pm: SESSION THREE
1pm: Lunch
2pm: SESSION FOUR: Reflections, questions,
answers.
4pm: Prayer and praise
6pm: Dinner followed by social time
SUNDAY 13 September: CALLED BY NAME
8am: Breakfast followed by worship at
different churches
1pm: Takeaway picnic lunch and reflection
time
3pm: Closing prayer
This event is jointly organised by the Minority Ethnic Vocations Ministry, the Diocese of Salisbury, Sarum College, and UKME Ordinands and Curates.
Watch a film from Called By Name 2025 to find out more about the event→
The annual national UKME vocations weekend takes place at Sarum College, Salisbury from 11-13 September. It’s for anyone who is on the journey to lay or ordained ministry including ordinands, curates and those discerning their call. It is a time of fellowship, mutual learning and support. Speakers include the Rt Revd Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne, the Revd Edith Iheama from the UKME Ordinands and Curates Network and the Revd Nigel Done, Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Ministry Formation Team Leader for Salisbury Diocese. The weekend is a collaboration between the National Vocations Team, the Diocese of Salisbury, Sarum College, and UKME Ordinands and Curates.
