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From the Diocesan information page:

Since the start of the Church, there have been different ways for Christians to help carry out its mission in the world. In the Anglican Church, one of those ways is Licensed Lay Ministry. Lay people may take on specific roles that help their parish carry out its mission. This doesn’t replace ordained ministers. It is one more way for lay people to carry out the mission of the church.

The Archbishop has authorized these five LLM
Communion Administrator
A Communion Administrant administers the consecrated elements during a celebration of Eucharist in the parish where the person is licensed.

Eucharistic Visitor
A Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the consecrated elements in a timely manner following a celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the celebration.

Lay Healing Minister
offer the laying on of hands and anointing with the oil of healing (unction) to parishioners of the parish in which the person is licensed.

Lay Preacher
A Lay Preacher is a lay person authorized to preach.

Lay Worship Leader
A Lay Worship Leader is a lay person who regularly leads public worship under the direction of the incumbent or other leader exercising oversight of the parish.

The Rector will work with the Parish Council and various ministry groups in the coming few months to develop a local process and criteria for those who feel called to one of these licensed ministries.  

CLICK HERE for more information on the Diocesan page.