University of Bristol are seeking a chaplaincy assistant!

University of Bristol are seeking a Chaplaincy Assistant to join their Multifaith Chaplancy team.

Can you see yourself contributing to their community by engaging with a wide range of people, helping run a Chaplaincy Centre, assisting with chaplaincy events, and bringing your own ideas and experience to the life of the Chaplaincy? Then this could be the role for you! Please feel free to share the news of this vacancy with your wider network too.

“We are looking for a Chaplaincy Assistant to begin in September 2021 on a
10 month contract. The salary will be £1,677.50 per month.”

— says University of Bristol

For more details about the post and how to apply please visit this website.

Closing date for applications is on Monday 19 July 2021 at 9am. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 28 July 2021.

Flyer for further information about the role.

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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

Relationships, Presence and Hope: University Chaplaincy during the COVID–19 Pandemic

Chaplains and faith advisors have been on the frontline of the pandemic. This report explores the unique contributions of university chaplains during this time. (2021)

Throughout the pandemic, chaplains and faith advisors have been supporting the isolated, comforting the bereaved, and providing pastoral and spiritual care to anyone who needs it.

In universities, chaplains have faced a massive health crisis among students. In November 2020, a survey of 4,193 students conducted for the National Union of Students found that 52% said their mental health was worse than it was before the pandemic, but only 29% of those people had sought any help.

This report captures the experience of higher education chaplaincy during the pandemic, drawing on interviews with 16 chaplains from universities across the UK. It explores the unique contributions of chaplains during this time, the challenges they have faced, and what lessons can be learned by chaplains and employers.

Download the full report HERE and read an executive summary HERE.

For more information, please visit Theos