Inspiring stories from our Chaplains of meetings and the sharing of the Christian faith on our waterways in the Northern region… From Beverley, at the
Category: Coming along side
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
The Lichfield Barge Mission
Back in 1877 Bishop George Selwyn of Lichfield (1858 – 1868) appointed a Barge Mission chaplain, who endeavoured to collect the bargemen for worship at
Waterways Chaplains work with Acts 435 to alleviate hardship for boaters
Acts 435 is a charity who provide practical support by enabling people to give donations directly to others. Waterways Chaplain Richard Alford was able to
PTSD – a helpful guide for Waterways Chaplains
Hi, my name is Ron, I am a Probationary Waterways Chaplain. I have been a Christian since I was 31 years old, and I am
A Waterways story by WWC Alice Sumner
Alice writes …. Becoming a new Waterways Chaplain on the Kennet and Avon canal began badly for me! For one thing, it was 2020 with
What is the Waterways Chaplaincy? – an article by WWC Roger Hazelgrove
Recent years have seen increasing number of people moving onto the waterways. People think that the waterways are quiet uninhabited backwaters, largely disused. Where once
Volunteering on the Waterways – hear about the work of one of our Chaplains
Its easy to think that a boaters life is idylic, but, especially in times like these, people on the canals need help with various life
Easter Blessings (and hot cross buns!) for boaters
Easter 2021 – A time for getting out and about – chatting in the open air, and looking forward to the promise of more “freedom”
Waterways chaplains CRT Article – help on the waterways for boaters in need
The media team at the Canal and River Trust had a chat with Rev. Pat Willis recently. Pat is the senior chaplain on the Kennet