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.

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

A new report by Theos, explores how chaplains have supported people during the crisis, and how care has changed with restrictions on physical presence.

Among those on the front-line of the Covid crisis, there are people whose job it is to provide spiritual and pastoral care for anyone who needs it. Throughout the pandemic, chaplains, faith advisors and pastoral carers have been supporting the isolated, offering a listening ear to the anxious, and comforting the ill, dying and bereaved.

This report called is entitled “Relationships, Presence and Hope: University Chaplaincy during the COVID–19 Pandemic.”

You can download, read and share this new research by Theos which explores the contributions of university chaplains during Covid, the challenges they have faced, and what can be learned from their experiences.

(cover photo by Linda Gerbec @ Unsplash)

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)