12 people have been commissioned as ‘Anna Chaplains’ at a special service at Holy Apostles’ Church, Cheltenham, specialising in spiritual support for older people. The men and women have completedContinue reading
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Message from Bishop Robert, 30 January 2024
My engagements with chaplaincy have been some of the most formative experiences of my ministry. In my first curacy, my vicar and I spent time ministering on shop floors and in offices each week. In my second curacy, I was part of the chaplaincy team for a large general hospital as well as to the local Air Training Corps and further education college.
Sharing the ‘charism of chaplaincy’ at new network for chaplains
Chaplains are people who step out in faith to listen, show compassion and be alongside people in their joys, sadness and ordinary lives. Sometimes serving prisons, schools, hospitals or sportsContinue reading
Chaplains Network
All those who are involved in chaplaincy, whether lay or ordained, paid or voluntary, are invited to come to the first meeting of an informal network for chaplains in theContinue reading
Cadet Chaplains Connect Event
An event for anyone interested in learning more about chaplaincy to uniformed organisations. Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector for the Diocese of Gloucester said, “During the time of the Queen’sContinue reading
Looking back on a life of service
Sister Pat Holland has ministered at St Michael and All Angels in Bishop’s Cleeve for the past 22 years. She’s been a faithful member of the Church Army for 53Continue reading
