Mission
Every St Hild ordinand is engaged with mission in a local context. For full time ordinands this means 16-20 hours per week developing new ministry alongside an experienced practitioner, supported by regular group reflection time. For part time ordinands it means a short-term placement in a local parish from Advent to Easter of their first year, plus a second placement in a new area or international context.
Study
Ordinands are based at Mirfield, Lincoln, Sheffield or Online for weekly study. Part-time ordinands normally need to set aside 10-12 hours per week for additional study. Full time ordinands – and self-supporting ordinands on our Intensive Pathway – study for 20 hours each week with additional academic time possible, depending on their individual study pathway.
Prayer
Our ordinand community gathers each year for six residential weekends at Mirfield and one Easter week at Durham. This is crucial formational time for worship, prayer, shared meals, study
and retreat. Ordinands journey through training as part of a Prayer Group for mutual accountability and personal growth. All ordinands are encouraged to have a spiritual director.