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Who can enter Sermon of the Year 2021 ?
Anyone resident in the UK , aged 18 and over can enter . We welcome all levels of experience , all denominations and those not affiliated to any particular church .
How do I enter ?
You ’ ll find all the guidance you need on our website .
Please check the criteria on which your sermon will be assessed at preachweb . org / sermonoftheyear
To enter , simply complete the online form with your details and the text of your sermon .
Will it be your turn to lift the trophy ?
We must receive your entry by midnight on Sunday , 21 February 2021 .
What happens next ?
All entries will be assessed anonymously by an external adjudicator .
The top ten sermons will be published in our Sermon of the Year 2021 book . The top four sermons go forward to the Grand Final .
The final will be broadcast online and if possible will be attended by a live audience . Through our marketing and online broadcast , Sermon of the Year 2020 reached over 25,000 people last year .
News Round Up
The Methodist Church ’ s Christmas campaign for 2020 is # Godiswithus . It celebrates the good news that even in these uncertain times , we can be certain of God ’ s presence .
Each day of Advent they ’ ll be featuring one person ’ s testimony about this extraordinary year . It will be published online .
Calling all Grant recipients
Would you like to share the impact that receiving a grant from LWPT has had on your ministry ? The current situation we all find ourselves in is the perfect time to share your positive story .
To take part , simply film a two-minute selfie video to tell us how your LWPT grant helped you . Email your video to Membership and Marketing Officer lucy . lewis @ lwpt . org . uk with the subject LWPT Grant video .
Representing LWPT is William Wade , winner of Sermon of the Year 2020 . William ’ s powerful reflection will be shared on 2nd December on preachweb . org / sermonof theyear
We encourage everyone who is involved with LWPT to take the time to support this great initiative to encourage engagement and togetherness .
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