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When Methodism began local
church communities were led by laity. Clergy, far and few between, road
long circuits to inspire with their word and administer the sacraments. In
between, the churches were led by leaders of strong conviction but who did
not want to, or had not the time to become ordained. The church grew
because of these dedicated lay persons.
Our District participates in a national
program to train extraordinary leaders for their local churches and to
share within the United Methodist connection. We train, not just
preachers, but administrators, inspirers, teachers, leaders.
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What is the Lay Speaker
Program
Lay Speakers Preach
Lay Speakers Teach
Lay Speakers Lead Worship
Lay Speakers Care for Others
Lay Speakers Lead Small Groups
Lay Speakers Teach Good Stewardship
Lay Speakers Practice Christian Community
Lay Speakers Teach Spiritual Disciplines
Lay Speakers Interpret our Wesleyan Heritage
Classes taught through the School of Lay
Ministries are open to any interested man, woman, or youth who feels
called to seek knowledge, personal growth and direction for his
or
her
Christian journey.
What is Lay Speaking? The Lay Speaking
Program of the United Methodist Church is available to active church
members and associates who wish to develop their gifts and find new ways
to serve God in their local church and community. The classes are taught
by Lay Speakers, clergy from the District, and conference staff. After
taking the Basic Lay Speaking Class, participants may apply through their
local church to become a Local Lay Speaker. After advanced training, they
may apply to become a District Certified Lay Speaker. This process allows
continuing spiritual growth and provides opportunities to assist the local
pastor, and to serve God in fellowship with others from our district.
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The Lay Speaker Leadership
Team
The District Program is led and
administered by many people. Coordination comes from a few people whose
call is to serve Lay Speakers in this District. If you are interested in
being part of the leadership team
the
District Office.
We need help: Are you interested in giving
us a hand. We need people who can work as registrar for individual
classes. We need people who can host a course: which means making sure the
space is right and that people who are training to be leaders of our
churches feel welcome and supported in each class. We need people who will
make it a discipline to pray for our lay speakers and encourage them.
Members
of the Lay Speakers Committee
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Lay Speakers come from all walks of
life. Our District has lay speakers from any number of ethnic and
cultural groups. Men and women. Younger and Older.
"Leading, Caring, Communicating:
that's what Lay Speakers do in ministry as The United Methodist Church
prepares to engage the world in the twenty- first
century. Lay Speakers
are committed people. They spend a lot of time and energy preparing for
ministry and serving others. Some are involved in and leading programs,
in pulpit supply, in Bible study, or in interpreting church
programs." (from Lay Speaking Ministry: Guide for Conference and
District Committee Discipleship Resources)
Let us introduce you to the Lay Speakers
of this District. This page, and it's links will grow as we get
information in the coming months.
San Jose
District Lay
Speakers
| Andersen
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Gaia
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Monterey
UMC
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| Andres
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Edna
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Milpitas
Sunnyhills UMC
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| Befu
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Yosh
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Palo
Alto Aldersgate UMC
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| Bittner
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Carolyn
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Monterey
UMC
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| Boyd
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Michael
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Santa
Cruz UMC
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| Burkitt
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Sandra
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SJ
Cambrian Park
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| Calvert
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Jeff
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SJ
Almaden Hills
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| Chinn
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Jo
Ann
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Monterey
UMC
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| Culbertson
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Tim
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Monterey
UMC
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| Cullen
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Allen
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Campbell
First UMC
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| Diaz
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Lupita
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SJ
Alum Rock UMC
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| Diddens
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Gordon
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| Dillon
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Debbie
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Sunnyvale
Valley Faith
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| Dole
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David
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Santa
Cruz UMC
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| Fisi
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Sione
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Seaside
Hilltop UMC
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| Frisby
Bowling
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Jennifer
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SJ
Almaden Hills
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| Frisch
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William
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Salinas
First UMC
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| Furuta
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Donna
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SJ
Alum Rock UMC
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| Greulich
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Lori
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| Hayashi
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Yeichi
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SJ
Wesley UMC
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| Hutcherson
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Cindy
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Monterey
UMC
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| Johnson
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Ginny
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Campbell
First UMC
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| Jones
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Bob
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Monterey
UMC
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| Lambert
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Brigitta
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Monterey
UMC
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| Liebschutz
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Kathy
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| Lockley
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Neil
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SJ
Calvary UMC
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| Martin
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Ellie
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Monterey
UMC
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| Mayorga
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Celina
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SJ
La Trinidad UMC
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| McCollum
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Katrina
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| McIntyre
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Terry
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SJ
Almaden Hills
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| Perko
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DiAnn
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Fremont
First UMC
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| Pleski
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Sandy
Dee
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| Ramsey
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Susan
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SJ
Cambrian Park
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| Ready
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Lisa
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Gilroy
UMC
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| Reynolds
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Andrew
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SJ
Calvary UMC
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| Ryman
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Bonnie
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SJ
Almaden Hills
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| Scheide
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Sara
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SJ
Almaden Hills
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| Schlesinger
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Anne
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Boulder
Creek UMC
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| Smith
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Debra
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| St.
Julien |
Deb |
SJ
Almaden Hills
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| Swartz
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Jenny
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| Triplett
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Carol
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Salinas
First UMC
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| Tulua
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Tevita
(David)
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Monterey
UMC
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| Vaikona
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Ofaloto
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Seaside
Hilltop UMC
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| Vaikona
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Fotofili
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Seaside
Hilltop UMC
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| Van
Bibber
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Jan
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Monterey
UMC
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| Vandenberg
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Gretchen
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Morgan
Hill UMC
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| Voelm
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Charlotte
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Monterey
UMC
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Warner
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Cathy
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Boulder
Creek UMC
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| Winningham
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Carol
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Monterey
UMC
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