I have been the Workplace Chaplain at Swiss Laundry for just over a year. Although it is called Swiss Laundry, it has noting to do with Switzerland. Swiss was the finish given to table linen and they have been in business when Swiss was used! I thought that I might be able to get theContinue reading “A Workplace Chaplain’s story – a year at Swiss Laundry”
Category Archives: Place of worship
Celebrating Chaplaincy – together at Peterborough Cathedral
On September 16th we attended a special Evensong at Peterborough Cathedral dedicated to “Celebrating Chaplaincy”. Over 20 Chaplains from across Cambs and from different settings attended with networking and refreshments afterwards. At the service a booklet was launched on:“Chaplaincy in Peterborough” which has been compiled and edited by Professor Paul Ballard (former trustee of CWC) using experiencesContinue reading “Celebrating Chaplaincy – together at Peterborough Cathedral”
Celebrating Chaplaincy!
On September 16th a special Evensong at Peterborough Cathedral will be dedicated to “Celebrating Chaplaincy” (see the invite below). At that service we will be launching a booklet on:“Chaplaincy in Peterborough” which has been compiled and edited by Professor Paul Ballard (former trustee of CWC) using vignettes and experiences of chaplains throughout Peterborough. Light Project Peterborough,Continue reading “Celebrating Chaplaincy!”
Working with grief and loss in our role as chaplains
As chaplains we meet people at challenging times in their lives, facing the illness or death of someone they are close to or indeed facing their own mortality. We meet people who through a variety of circumstances have lost home or job or relationships. The foundations of their lives have shifted, and they have yetContinue reading “Working with grief and loss in our role as chaplains”
Holidays!
It’s that time again. The queuing at airport check-in time. The stuck-in traffic time. The over-heated kids time. Yes, holidays are coming or, even, looming ahead! Looked forward to and quite possibly dreaded in equal measure. And especially in the light of recent inability to travel and the threat of industrial action of various types, things could be evenContinue reading “Holidays!”
Behind the figures – long-term sickness and ability to work
As Alastair Reid covered last month, the post-pandemic world is very different and we’re still uncovering aspects that are a hang-over if you like, or a lag in seeing the effects from a data point of view. But behind statistics is a much more diverse picture. Take the news this week that ‘Long-term sickness leavingContinue reading “Behind the figures – long-term sickness and ability to work”
A Celebration of Chaplaincy Evensong 16 Sep 2023
Sat 16th September 3:30pm: A Celebration of Chaplaincy Evensong (at Peterborough Cathedral) About: Join us at a special celebratory service at Peterborough Cathedral as part of Evensong with a visiting Choir. All Chaplains from across Cambridgeshire are warmly welcomed along with supporters of CWC’s work. Refreshments and a chance to network will be offered afterwards;Continue reading “A Celebration of Chaplaincy Evensong 16 Sep 2023”
Wellbeing. Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Could be forgiven for admitting that our wellbeing seems to be a subject in which we should all be actively engaging. Could also be said that the marketing is targeted at the reasonably well off.But in our country (as in others) there are a majority with no voice and very few resources and are unlikelyContinue reading “Wellbeing. Wellbeing, Wellbeing”
A season to give, in time and resource
In the Christian calendar we have entered Lent when, traditionally, we are encouraged over the next 40 days to ‘give up’ something significant. For many this will be, perhaps, giving up alcohol, cream cakes, chocolate or some such indulgence! For others, this can be a time for contemplation and reflection – an escape from theContinue reading “A season to give, in time and resource”
Should Mental Health First Aid become Law?
A new law requiring businesses to offer mental health first aid training has been presented to parliament. As stated in the press in January; Tory MP Dean Russell told the Commons the move will lead to more people spotting the early signs of mental health issues in the workplace. Many businesses already offer mental healthContinue reading “Should Mental Health First Aid become Law?”