Lay Readers
Lay Readers in the Church of England are not ordained but are lay members of the church, who after some years' training, are licensed to preach, assist in worship and undertake many pastoral duties.
Cathy Dallman has been a lay reader at Christ Church for many years. She has two grown sons and is a graduate in Zoology from London University, now retired from teaching Biology. She preaches frequently at our services and plays an active role in many of the social and charity functions as well as visiting the sick and the housebound. One of her sons also works for the Church as a missionary in Japan!
Malcolm D'Aubney was licensed as a lay reader in December 2003 in S. Paul's Cathedral. He has spent several years studying and preparing for this ministry and even before his formal licensing, he shared in the ministry of Christ Church. Malcolm preaches regularly as well as helping with many other pastoral duties and has regarded Southgate as his "home" for all his life, though before he took early retirement, his career as a teacher of Russian and French took him further afield and he still travels extensively!