A lay reader (in some jurisdictions, notably the Church of England, simply Reader) is a layperson authorised by a bishop of the Anglican Church to read some parts of a service of worship. They are members of the congregation called to preach or lead services, but not called to full-time ministry.

Anglican lay readers are licensed by the bishop to a particular parish or to the diocese at large. In the former case, in some areas, their tenure expires with the resignation of the parish priest. In the Anglican tradition, the role of licensed lay readers, whose prominence varies by region, is similar to that of a non-conformist lay preacher.

Here at NECS we are able to offer the Lay Reader the complete attire as one made to order kit which allows you to save £'s against buying the items separately or indeed from elsewhere. These kits have become very popular and as such we have re-introduced them!

Comprising of: Lay Cassock (Black) - lined or unlined, an Old English Cathedral Surplice and a Blue Readers Scarf.