Webinar on 26th April 'Moving forward in hope'

The Theos Thinktank recently published research conducted by Simon Perfect, about HE chaplaincy during the Pandemic, under the title of “Relationships, Presence and Hope: University Chaplaincy during the COVID-19 Pandemic”. 

Simon has agreed to talk to us about his research, and we’ll then have the opportunity to talk with others about how the experience of chaplaincy during the Pandemic might have taught us things that can strengthen chaplaincy in the future. 

You can read the report HERE.

The webinar is entitled “Moving forward in hope” is on April 26 from 1.30 – 3.30 p.m.

We hope many of you will be able to join. Registration for the webinar is via Eventbrite

Register for this event by clicking on the link on button above

Revd Bob Wilson, Free Churches Faith Adviser, invites us to a prayer vigil tomorrow...

Revd Bob invites us…. to join in a prayer vigil on Holy Saturday, 3rd April.

“I’d love to encourage you to join us this Saturday to pray for everyone who’s been affected by imprisonment…. it’s been a really tough year for so many of us, but it has been particularly tough for those in prison…”

— says Revd Bob

Register for this landmark event of prayer and care

The aim of the prayer vigil is to let the men and women in custody and all prison staff know that they are not forgotten and we are remembering them at this time. Every prayer counts.... says Revd Bob

Be part of something epic... 24 hours of prayer for prisons on Holy Saturday

Want to be part of something epic? Then why not take some time on Holy Saturday (3rd April) to join with hundreds of others in praying for our prisons?! 24 hours of prayer, through the day and night.

“The aim of the prayer vigil is to let the men and women in custody and
all prison staff know that they are not forgotten
and we are remembering them at this time.”

— says Rev Bob Wilson, Free Churches Group

Prisons Prayer Partnership is a network of Christian organisations and charities who have a heart for prayer and really care about those serving time and prison staff. They are hosting this unique event and you can take part too! It is a free event but you need to register - use link HERE

They have worked hard with all their partners to produce an inspiring and thought-provoking range of short films which you can watch here. Here is our very own Rev Bob Wilson sharing his thoughts on the event….

Register for this epic event here:

Every prayer counts!

(cover photo courtesy of Valerie Sigamani @ Unsplash)

Opening up Chaplaincy, Free Webinar, 28 April at 6:30pm

Photo by Diane Helentjaris on Unsplash

Free Churches Group is hosting a free webinar, "Opening up Chaplaincy" on Zoom on 28 April, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

You are invited to:

• Hear from serving chaplains in prisons, healthcare, and education about their distinctive ministry

• Learn about how to support chaplains

• Find out more about opportunities in chaplaincy and how to take the first steps

Please book your place HERE.

Tea & Chat for healthcare chaplains - Thursdays at 4pm

Tea & Chat

Opportunity, hosted by the Free Church Group Secretary for Healthcare Chaplaincy, for chaplains meet together for informal support and conversation.

Zoom details are as follows:

Thursday 1st April, from 4-5pm. Zoom details: Meeting ID: 884 0930 9600; Passcode: 750073

(cover photo by 五玄土 ORIENTO @ Unsplash)