Points of Contact for Workplace Chaplains, and Theological Reflection The Kingdom of God involves us in caring for those in need (hungry, thirsty, homeless) and seeking justice for those who are exploited by those who have power. The tax system, and decisions about public finances should provide a bias to the poor and powerless in … Continue reading Budget October 30th 2024: Headlines and Reflection for Chaplains
Seeking volunteers for new roles
A key part of our current plans for Faith at Work in Worcestershire is to move to be a fully volunteer led charity, and so continue to promote and support workplace chaplaincy as part of the mission of churches in the county. Although our target is to achieve this by the end of 2025 the … Continue reading Seeking volunteers for new roles
Field Trip Report
On October 4th 19 chaplains, trustees and supporters of FWW gathered at the Worcester Livestock Market to learn more about the work of the market, the challenging issues currently facing farmers and the role of our three market chaplains, Brenda Williams, Tim Richards and Sue Adeney. The first hour involved a tour of the market … Continue reading Field Trip Report
Spring Seminar – Meeting the Challenge – Report
Twenty-six (26) people attended the Spring Seminar on the morning of June 8th at Pershore Baptist Church. We are very grateful for their hosting the event. We were very pleased that 14 chaplains joined us from workplace chaplaincy teams in Alvechurch, Kidderminster, Pershore and Redditch, as well as FWW supporters and trustees. In the first … Continue reading Spring Seminar – Meeting the Challenge – Report
Recruitment of Business Partnership Volunteer
Business Partnership Volunteer Task Profile & Person Specification Faith at Work in Worcestershire (FWW) is a countywide Ecumenical Project set up by the regional bodies of five church denominations (Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Roman Catholic and United Reformed Church). Its purpose is to lead and encourage the Church’s engagement with business, public sector organisations … Continue reading Recruitment of Business Partnership Volunteer
Anglican Trustee vacancy
Trustee for Faith at Work in Worcestershire. Faith at Work in Worcestershire (FWW) works with partner churches and congregations to develop workplace chaplaincy across the county. FWW is ecumenical, both in its work on the ground, and as a countywide Local Ecumenical Partnership under Churches Together in Worcestershire. As such it is a registered charity … Continue reading Anglican Trustee vacancy
Interview for partner church online service
https://vimeo.com/444528496 A video, 14 minutes in length, of interview with Dick Johnson by Martin Allen of St Laurence, Alvechurch which formed part of the online Sunday Service on 26th July 2020. St Laurence is an Anglican church and is a "partner church" of Faith at Work in Worcestershire. FWW works with St Laurence to assist … Continue reading Interview for partner church online service
Adopt a Shop in Upton upon Severn
Revd Amy Wearing visiting town centre shops Upton is a small town on the banks on the River Severn with a close community. In a normal year, it hosts several large music festivals with a substantial influx of visitors. Due to the unfortunate frequency of major river flooding and the disruption that brings, Upton is … Continue reading Adopt a Shop in Upton upon Severn
Resuming chaplaincy safely – training video
Please see training video for details of how chaplains may safely return to face to face chaplaincy with visits to workplaces. Please be aware of the latest Government Advice requiring face coverings to be worn in all retail outlets. This video was produced in July 2020. However, the advice contained in it still stands as … Continue reading Resuming chaplaincy safely – training video
In Good Times and Bad – a reflection
When all that we have come to rely on, including ourselves, proves fragile; where do we turn for reassurance?