Chaplaincy in Greater Bristol
ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN A CHAPLAINCY ROLE IN BRISTOL?
THEN THIS IS FOR YOU…
Chaplaincy has become a new modern ministry that reaches 95% of people who don’t have regular contact with our local churches.
Traditionally, chaplains have worked for many years in prisons, hospitals and the armed forces. More recently, we are seeing chaplaincy growing in significance, with chaplains now working across all sectors. Chaplains are now:
in schools and universities
on the railways
in sport
in the workplace
in the emergency services
in communities
in healthcare
with minority groups
in our town and city centres
And many more
We have a great opportunity to join together and learn from one another, by praying, encouraging and supporting each other in the roles and tasks we undertake. Together, we can provide a united and joined approach in our work.
Register with us below and become part of a new chaplaincy network. In return for your registration, you will be added to our database and will receive regular updates on chaplaincy events across the greater Bristol area. There will be opportunities for us to explore working together and to encourage each other in core areas and sharing our diverse experiences.
Chaplaincy NETWORKING EVENINGS
Our Chaplaincy Networking Evenings are a fantastic opportunity for us to gather together as chaplains to be connected, encouraged and to learn from each other as we continue to explore and grow in chaplaincy together.
Each networking evening is different and some focus on encouragement from the word of God and others explore the practical aspects of how we serve as chaplains. The flexible format for each evening is as follows….
7:15 - 7:45 : Arrival, Networking and Refreshments
7:45 - 8:00 : Welcome, Introductions and Announcements
8:00 - 8:10 : Chaplaincy Case Study
8:10 - 8:45 : Main Theme - Talk / Discussion / Workshop
8:45 - 9:00 : Open Q&A (Questions about real chaplaincy scenarios)
9:00 : Prayer and Close
The networking evenings take place on the ‘Upper Reaches Prayer Barge’ moored in Temple Quay and the dates for future Chaplaincy Networking Evenings are as follows -
Wednesday 13th November : Andy Schuman - What makes a good Chaplain and do you agree?
Wednesday 22nd January 2025 : Josh Newton and SMRT Student Chaplains
Wednesday 19th March 2025 : Rt Revd Neil Warwick, Bishop of Swindon
Wednesday 14th May 2025 : TBC
Wednesday 9th July 2025 : TBC
Wednesday 17th September 2025 : TBC
Wednesday 19th November 2025 : TBC
Wednesday 13th November : Andy Schuman - What makes a good Chaplain and do you agree?
We are delighted that Andy Schuman will be speaking at the next networking meeting on the 13th November. Andy the Staff Chaplain to the Sea Cadet Corps where he helps lead, train and equip chaplains across the country, and he has a similar role as Sub Dean to the St John Ambulance chaplaincy. Andy is also the vicar of St Christophers Church in Brislington. Andy will be sharing his views on ‘What makes a good Chaplain?’ and will be asking if we agree with his thoughts.
We would love for you to join us for the final networking evening of 2024, you can sign up by clicking the button below.
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