On Saturday 16th September, whilst we have our boat moored on the River Wey we took part in an illuminated boat procession held at Dapdune
Category: Canal and River Chaplaincy History
A message of encouragement to WWC supporters
From Waterways Chaplain Amanda Allchorn….. “Over the past 7 years I have had the privilege to serve and support WWC in several ways. From acting
Celebrating God’s Goodness at the 2022 Annual Celebration
As a movement that is proactive in reaching out to the Waterways communities, and especially ‘the least, the last and the lost’, it is easy
Outside worship at South Kyme boat weekend
On the first May Bank Holiday the small village of South Kyme, Lincs hosts a boat weekend. Traditionally boats moor up to visit the pub
A new probationary Waterways Chaplain for Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Waterways Chaplaincy are pleased to welcome our newest Probationary Chaplain, Liz Angell…. I am a recently retired vicar. My full time ordained ministry was in
A good turnout at the Saul Junction Carol service
Just before Christmas 2021, 150 people, including paddleboarders, came along in the darkness to an evening of carols, mince pies and mulled wine on the
As we begin the time of Advent, we reflect on The Work of Christmas
When the song of the angels is stilled,When the star in the sky is gone,When the kings and the princes are home,When the shepherds are
An encouragement to Anglican vicars to consider volunteering as a Waterways Chaplain
At Waterways Chaplaincy we have a number of vicars or retired clergy who help us minister to, and support those on the canals. In this
Waterways Chaplaincy at Inland Waterways Association Festival
The Waterways Chaplaincy was at this years’ Inland Waterways Association (IWA) Festival of Water at Waltham Abbey on the 24-26th August. It was the biggest
New Senior Waterways Chaplain Appointed
Congratulations  to Reverend Pat Willis appointed as Senior WWC, in Hungerford on the Kennet & Avon (K&A)canal. Her first task was encouraging a joint