The next Vocations Sunday is on Sunday 11 May 2025.

Vocations Sunday, with its readings about Christ the Good Shepherd, often leads itself to reflection on ordained ministry. However, the lectionary reading from Acts in Year C, describing the raising of Tabitha/Dorcas, lends itself to a focus on lay ministries which so often take place out of the spotlight, yet form the backbone of our church communities. The sermon notes below and some of the hymn suggestions focus on this reading.

• Click here for the sermon notes.

• Click here for a list of suggested hymns.
• Dorcas lived her life in Joppa
• God of the Women (With Music)
• God of the Women
• Hope of our calling
• Let us talents and tongues employ
• Summoned by the God who made us

• Suggested All Age Worship plan
• Counting in Cumbrian 1
• Counting in Cumbrian 2

Click here to view various vocations resources which are available on the Church of England's national website. 

Exploring your Call is a four-week course for every Christian. It is about exploring vocation in its widest sense, and helping participants to discern their calling, taking into account their gifts, their passions, and the way that God is at work in the world. The unifying theme is that vocation is found at the intersection of gifts, passions, and the world’s need. Discernment is about listening to God, the community, the Church, and oneself.