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Welcome to the first
Chaplaincy Newsletter
This newsletter is for anyone working in a chaplaincy role in the Bristol area or anyone who is interested in exploring chaplaincy.
If you would like to advertise anything chaplaincy related on future newsletters or would like to contribute something to encourage other chaplains please contact us at info a_t bristolchaplaincy d_o_t co d_o_t uk
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New beginnings
Happy New year to you all.
Over the first few weeks of the new year I have been reflecting on all that God has planned for me, my family and also Bristol Chaplaincy in 2023.
When I think of the ‘New Year’, the word ‘New’ always stands out to me. It fills me with excitement and hope that something ‘New’ is coming. It changes my mindset and gives me ideas and thoughts about the future.
Over the last year we have seen Bristol Chaplaincy grow and the connections we have with other chaplaincies in Bristol re-established and beginning to strengthen. We always look forward to our networking evenings where we go away with so much encouragement about what God is doing in Bristol through chaplaincy and through each one of you.
Chaplaincy, certainly is a unique ministry that has a big reach into places the church can’t get too, and with that opportunity comes a big responsibility. Our challenge as chaplains is to keep listening not only to the people we support, but listening to God and where he is leading and directing us.
I love the message of Isaiah 43:19 that says:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
As we move into 2023, my question to you all is what is the ‘new thing’ that God is doing in your life, and in your chaplaincy? What are your new beginnings?
written by Lois Evans
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Volunteering Opportunities
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An opportunity has arisen for a Volunteer Chaplain to join our Life Recovery team and co-lead the Life Recovery Group (LRG).
The Group is a Christian recovery community supporting people who have been affected either directly or indirectly by substance misuse, mental health problems, and/or compulsive behaviours.
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Bristol Chaplaincy Volunteer Opportunities
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Social Media Content Creator
Working with our lead chaplains, you will help to develop a strategy and approach to using social media, creating content weekly and posting this across our platforms. Volunteering between 2 - 4 hours per week to fit in around your current schedule.
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Volunteer Courts Chaplain
The courts chaplaincy team provides support every Friday at the Bristol Crown Courts, supporting judges, solicitors, barristers, court staff, Victims, Witnesses, Defendants and other court users.
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Chaplain - University of Law
Do you have a background in either Law, or Professional Services? We are looking for a chaplain to join an existing team at the University of law, in Temple Quay, Bristol, providing chaplaincy support on site every Tuesday between 12:30pm and 2pm.
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Chaplaincy Events
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Chaplaincy Networking Evening
Our next networking evening will take place on Wednesday 1st March between 7:30pm and 9pm on the Upper Reaches Prayer Barge. We are busy planning a more interactive workshop session that we know will help you in your own chaplaincy setting throughout 2023.
More information will be sent out nearer the event, but you can signup now at the link below…
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The Faith Communities Major Emergency Plan
If you were a victim in a major emergency, who would help you?
When a major incident occurs, the statutory services respond swiftly. However, the victims of major emergencies often need the sort of pastoral support these services are not equipped to provide. Faith communities can play an important part, but only if we are ready to respond in an effective, coordinated and appropriate way.
The Faith Communities Major Emergency Plan is holding familiarisation days for those who want to find out more on :
Thursday 16 February 2023: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday 2 March 2023: 10:00am - 3:00pm
at Avon & Somerset Constabulary Headquarters, Valley Road, Portishead
and Thursday 23 March 2023: 10:00am - 3:00pm
at Flourish House, Wells
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