Newbury Methodist Church
Northbrook Street, Newbury RG14 1AN, England
“A Living Christian Heritage”
Northbrook Street, Newbury RG14 1AN, England
“A Living Christian Heritage”
WHY HAVE A CHAPLAIN?
Even at the best of times, life & work can be stressful! From time to time it is useful or even necessary to talk to someone about what’s on your mind.
Even at the best of times, life & work can be stressful! From time to time it is useful or even necessary to talk to someone about what’s on your mind.
Having work colleagues to chat about problems can be a great help, but sometimes you may want to talk to someone who has more time to listen, and ho is not connected with your work.
TIME TO GIVE
Chaplains have the advantage of having time to listen. None of the chaplains receive payment for their services so they remain independent. Chaplains are found throughout many areas of business, both industrial and retail. They are
trained to be good listeners and as people of faith they understand that there is more to life than just getting up and going to work!
WHAT DOE S A CHAPLAIN DO?
A chaplain does not provide a formal counselling service, but is there to listen and take an interest. They will be found almost anywhere in the town, particularly in the shopping areas. Chaplains are careful not to interrupt work, but often snatch a few words with colleagues, to be a support and encouragement during the busy working day. If needed, they can make themselves available for longer conversations over coffee.
A chaplain does not provide a formal counselling service, but is there to listen and take an interest. They will be found almost anywhere in the town, particularly in the shopping areas. Chaplains are careful not to interrupt work, but often snatch a few words with colleagues, to be a support and encouragement during the busy working day. If needed, they can make themselves available for longer conversations over coffee.
What you talk about is up to you.
WHO ARE THE CHAPLAINS?
Newbury town chaplains are a team of people from local churches who are clearly identified by blue “chaplain” gilets. They will be visiting the local shops on a regular basis for a couple of hours at least once a week.
As you see them around, do say hello!
BUT I’M NOT RELIGIOUS
Although a chaplain is a person of faith,they are not visiting to talk about religion but to listen to whatever you want to talk about.
Newbury Town Chaplaincy is an initiative of the Methodist Church supported by Christians Together in the Newbury Area. (Information on Workplace Chaplains)
Newbury town chaplains are a team of people from local churches who are clearly identified by blue “chaplain” gilets. They will be visiting the local shops on a regular basis for a couple of hours at least once a week.
As you see them around, do say hello!
BUT I’M NOT RELIGIOUS
Although a chaplain is a person of faith,they are not visiting to talk about religion but to listen to whatever you want to talk about.
Newbury Town Chaplaincy is an initiative of the Methodist Church supported by Christians Together in the Newbury Area. (Information on Workplace Chaplains)
NEWBURY TOWN CHAPLAINS
AMONG YOU, WITH YOU, FOR YOU
A CARING& LISTENING EAR
AMONG YOU, WITH YOU, FOR YOU
A CARING& LISTENING EAR
NEWBURY TOWN CHAPLAINS