As a chaplain, how do you “see” what you are doing? This question came to me after I’d read a reflection about the ministry of spiritual direction by John Rackley passed to me by a CWC colleague. He wrote about this as ‘The task of the spiritual director is to be positioned, like a campfireContinue reading “A Place of Warmth and Rest”
Category Archives: Supporters
Confusion in the workforce and in the economy
Today , I’m considering the various economic stats and business news that I have seen and tried to comprehend within the strictures of not being an economist but having some business experience. We all know about inflation, we only have to look at our food bills. The same inflationary pressures are affecting every business, wageContinue reading “Confusion in the workforce and in the economy”
The pursuit of a meaningful life
The World Economics Forum recently shared the results of a study that examined happiness across 12 countries, and found that the pursuit of a meaningful life was universally important. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report, employee wellbeing is the new imperative for employers. Several prominent companies have appointed “chief happiness officers“, and theContinue reading “The pursuit of a meaningful life”
Rev Dr Jenny Gage RIP
It is with great sadness that we learn that Rev Dr Jenny Gage, a former trustee of CWC, has died. CWC trustees would like to send their deep condolences to Jenny’s family. By coincidence, I have a personal connection in that Jenny and I attended the same Baptist Church in Great Missenden, Bucks some 40Continue reading “Rev Dr Jenny Gage RIP“
What is it all about?
CPD, CMD, APSE, PS……what is it all about? What are all these letters about? A weird start to a pub quiz, maybe, or just some random doodling? You will probably recognise at least one or two of them.Continuing Professional Development. Continuing Ministerial Development. Association for Pastoral Supervision and Education. Peer Supervision. Anyone at all associatedContinue reading “What is it all about?“
The Chaplain as an Active Listener
I work as a chaplain in an NHS acute care setting. Recently a colleague from another profession complimented us as a chaplaincy group by saying: ‘You always know what to say to people and what to tell them’. Although grateful for the positive feedback we all responded in unison; ‘No. Our job is not toContinue reading “The Chaplain as an Active Listener”
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”
Seriously Troubling Times
By Alastair Reid, Chair, CWC Life is always unpredictable but there are elements of stability which we rely on and make our lives that bit more manageable. It is hardly a surprise that the situation in Ukraine would have far reaching effects. We’ve experienced the immediate effects on fuel, we are now beginning to seeContinue reading “Seriously Troubling Times”
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”