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
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Listen to Waterways Chaplains in Shropshire
The Shropshire Union or ‘Shroppie’ is a stunning part of our canal system. We have a few Waterways Chaplains on this stretch who walk 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
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 celebrate and give thanks in Lichfield Cathedral
Over a hundred chaplains from around the country descended on Lichfield Cathedral in November to celebrate their ministry and commission new chaplains. Waterways Chaplains provide
A new Chaplain hands out Bibles to Channel 4 crew
New probationary Waterways Chaplain Stuart Tabeart had received his gilet only a few days before as a Probationer for the North West Hub, and thought he
How to give more to Waterways Chaplaincy as part of your online shopping
With online shopping now becoming part of our daily lives, we wanted to let you know that you can easily donate to Waterways Chaplaincy while
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
A blessing for a couple and their new boat “Dignity” on the Grand Union canal
Liveaboard boaters David and Collette’s new boat Dignity is especially blessed! Waterways Chaplain Richard Thompson, who is based on the Grand Union Canal, recently blessed
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