What do we do?
Waterways Chaplains offers support to those who use and live on the UK waterways and canals. Chaplains are volunteers from local churches who regularly visit the waterways offering companionship and a listening ear to individuals and businesses.
How can Waterways Chaplains help?
'Dear Chaplain, thank you so much for doing our dad proud by doing such a great service. Your words meant a lot to us. Thank you for your support, God bless, love V & B.'
Meet The Team
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Revd Mark Chester
Senior National Waterways Chaplain
I am a Church of England priest appointment to lead churches in Plymouth, Birmingham and Surrey. At the same time I was in partnership with local councils, establishing resources
Barbara Davis
Lead Waterways Chaplain- North
07792 108554 I have found it a privileged to serve the people on the waterways in Christ’s name since 2013. I have owned my own
Lorraine Newman
Revd Richard Alford
Senior Waterways Chaplain - West Midlands
07702 842794 I am a URC minster who stepped down from full time ministry in 2011 but still taking services. I now attend a Baptist
Tina Osborne
Martin Buck