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
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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
A warm welcome in Skipton for finding out about the Waterways Chaplaincy
We held a Waterways Chaplaincy Familiarisation day at the end of January where people come to see and start discerning if this is a work
Learn about Chaplaincy Essentials with the Waterways Chaplains
Learn about ‘Chaplaincy Essentials’ with the Waterways Chaplains You are invited to attend out Chaplaincy Essentials day on 15th February in Cheddleton, Leek. Introduction This
Could you be a volunteer Waterways Chaplain in the Yorkshire Area?
Is God talking to you about a ministry out of the four walls of the church, being his feet, hands and voice in a very
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
Chester Diocese finds out what it is being a volunteer Waterways Chaplain
Vanessa Layfield, Engagement and Inclusion Officer at the Diocoese of Chester, visits Nantwich Marina to find out what it means to be a Waterways Chaplain.
Appointment of Probationary Waterways Chaplains – North
October has seen the appointment of a few Probationary Waterways Chaplains to the Northern fold. Vanessa Layfield lives in Natwich, The Reverend Adrian Cragg was appointed
New Lead Waterways Chaplain – North Commissioned
Babs Davis was commissioned as Lead Waterways Chaplain- North during planning days held at Church Army offices in Sheffield on the 16th September. Babs has