It’s not often that passages of the Bible make it into songs that hit the heights of the pop music charts. Many might think of Psalm 137, which was given a reggae beat and became a hit for Boney M as the song ‘By the rivers of Babylon’. But an arguably better known passage becameContinue reading “A Time for Everything”
Category Archives: Religion
For all without exception
By Jane Thompson, CWC I’ve recently been at a couple of events with CWC that I think shows the huge breadth that supporting others at work covers. Supporting someone at work can cover so many areas and often practical ‘training’ spring to mind instantly. But if we said ‘Supporting someone in life’ the enormity (andContinue reading “For all without exception”
What are we about?
By Rev. Paul Hills, Vice Chair, CWC What are we about? As, hopefully, chaplaincy at work gets going again it’s worth asking that question. There will be lots of answers about care, support, communication etc. and all will be correct. Yet chaplaincy is surely a bit more. I came across this poem by R.S.Thomas recentlyContinue reading “What are we about?”
How was it for you?
By Canon Professor Clive Morton, Vice Chair (Peterborough) CWC As I write this we have had an announcement from the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, proclaiming the end of Covid restrictions with an aspiration of ‘returning to normal’. A time for celebration, wariness or reflection? Probably all three! CWC trustees have been discussing how we can captureContinue reading “How was it for you?”
Seeking Validation at Work
By Revd. Mary Hanna, CWC It is a basic need for all of us in the workplace that we feel appreciated for what we do. Much stress at work arises out of staff feeling undervalued leading to a belief that what they do is of no importance. This affects self -worth and ultimately well-being. As I reflectContinue reading “Seeking Validation at Work”
Unconditional Support
By Revd. Michael Page CWC A few days ago I was involved, on behalf of a charity where I am a trustee, in a conversation with another charity. The conversation was about looking at ways of working together in order to operate more efficiently for the benefit of those we all want to help. The stickingContinue reading “Unconditional Support”
Humans and Resilience
By Alastair Reid, CWC Apparently September has been one of the warmest since records began, thank goodness after a disappointing August. Now we’re dealing with the stark complications caused by political dogma and intransigence in dealing with, among other issues, the supply chain. I spoke about pressure and stress last time, pressure and stress are part ofContinue reading “Humans and Resilience”
Where to Now?
By Paul Hills, Vice-Chair, CWC We seem to be in a strange position in work and in life generally at present. The pandemic is still here, but things seem to be easing. The lockdown has been handed over to personal action, but what does that mean in reality? Are we getting back to work “normally” orContinue reading “Where to Now?”
Has anything ‘good’ come out of lockdowns?
By Clive Morton, Vice-Chair, CWC “Devastating” and “unprecedented” are terms that have been repeatedly used (some would say over-used) throughout the pandemic. The experience for so many has been dire and it’s easy to see this past 18 months in very negative terms. However, there are positive outcomes and I’d like to share one ofContinue reading “Has anything ‘good’ come out of lockdowns?”
Online seminars and workshops:
Wellbeing topics, reflection, chaplaincy and more… Here is a selection of online events (July – autumn) that we spotted are coming up which may interest supporters and Chaplains alike; covering a range of topics relevant to work, spirituality and more. Ageing and spirituality 3rd July (there is a registration fee to attend)Faced with the norm ofContinue reading “Online seminars and workshops:”