Lana Silk is Chaplain at Hereford Sixth Form College. Here’s what she and the college have been up to this year: This is my first year as a Chaplain. I came into it completely new to the whole world of chaplaincy but with lots of experience in Christian/Church ministry, youth work and a background in…
Going Further: Report on WM Conference for FE Chaplains Eighteen current and aspiring chaplains and colleagues from the region gathered in Birmingham on 15 May for a day of stimulating input, networking and sharing good practice – the largest gathering of FE chaplains in the region for some years! The Church of England’s national FE…
Want to read more about the experiences of real-life FE chaplains in Birmingham? The Churches and Industry Group Birmingham (CIGB)’s latest annual report features a review of FE Chaplaincy at Bournville and South & City College Birmingham. Scroll down to pp. 12-13 of the report to read about chaplaincy at the college’s campuses at Longbridge…
If you are an FE chaplain working in the wider WM region (Birmingham & Black Country, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Stoke, Warwickshire and Worcestershire), this event is for you! Read on for further details and a booking form…
Plumbing the Depths is WMCFEC’s new resource for chaplains and others working in Further Education to aid reflection on their work, calling and ministry. Based on the biblical story of Jonah, it’s available for a suggested donation of £9. Plumbing the Depths has been written by former WMCFEC members Sarah Brush and Toni Coulton, with…
As part of the ONE gap year programme run by the Methodist Church, there is a vacancy for a part-time student chaplain at Hartpury College near Glourcester, one year fixed term (1 Sept 2017 to 31 August 2018), salary £6561pa. Closing date 9.00am on Friday 5 May 2017. Interested? For further information on the role…
Engage to impact is a one-day chaplaincy conference for people working in FE and post-16, taking place on Thursday 18th May, 9.15-3.30 in Bristol. The conference is organised by the Diocese of Bristol and costs £15. You can book here.
Chaplaincy Central,who resource and support educational chaplaincy in schools and colleges, are seeking a development worker for 15 months, starting 1st May 2017. Interested? Click here for further details.
Engage to Impact is a conference for FE chaplains, those thinking about chaplaincy in further education, and FE college staff in related roles (e.g., those working in student services). It takes place in Bristol on 13th October 2016, 9.15-3.30pm. For more details and booking contact Samuel Williams: samuel@bristoldiocese.org
Cliff College in Derbyshire is running a summer school on new forms of chaplaincy 1-5 August 2016. Those participating can be lay or ordained, full or part time chaplains. There are different rates for residential and non-residential. If you’re interested, download this flyer for further details. Cliff College is affiliated to the Methodist Church, and…