We all face problems and challenges in our daily lives, difficulties that we need to overcome, to deal with in our own way, particularly in
Category: Coming along side
Waterways “Good Samaritans” help couple on the Oxford canal
“My wife and I were on a week’s holiday on the Oxford Canal earlier in August. On Tuesday 4th she slipped on the boat and
God’s perfect timing puts WWC Rosie in a place to serve Him
We set off from Peterborough on July 6th with the aim to be at Buckden Marina, near Huntingdon, for Saturday 18th where we were to
A struggle to stay afloat amid the pandemic
Churches around the UK have been doing an amazing job helping the most vulnerable groups during the pandemic, but might one community they’d never thought
Covid 19 Update
Waterways Chaplains do not see their activity as a social activity but an essential ministry established by God to show his love and care for others.
A Carer for the Hidden
A Waterways Chaplain, early in their introductory training, tells of the personal journey that has put them on the tow path just before COVID-19 started
Waterways Chaplaincy (Not) In Lockdown
Waterways Chaplaincy (Not) In Lockdown The Waterways Chaplaincy has not shut its doors! Indeed, many of our chaplains have been exercising on the towpaths near
The Covid19 Threat
There is no doubt that we are living in turbulent and uncertain times. Few people are unaffected. In such times the psalmist found that ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble’ (Psalm 46, verse 1).
When the going gets rough
a Chaplain might just prove useful! Senior Waterways Chaplain, Mark Chester, told me this week that he is about to celebrate the 30th anniversary since
Brew your way to new friends
Waterways Chaplains Fiona & Martin Buck, together with Vanessa Layfield have started up a ‘Babble & Brew’ 3 weeks ago in Nantwich Basin. It’s open