Mark
@markonhistravels.bsky.social
Liker of both/and and alliteration. Random camera captures and comments concerning cycling, cooking, chaplaincy, cats, countryside and ceilings. Secretary for Healthcare Chaplaincy at @freechurches.bsky.social
It was a privilege to be a fly on the wall and listen to this conversation. Well worth a listen
One podcast episode hot on the heels of another: In this Black History Month special edition our panel share their lived experiences of chaplaincy in the UK – affirming identity, dismantling stereotypes & witnessing to God’s liberating love.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It was a privilege to be a fly on the wall and listen to this conversation. Well worth a listen
Stimulating day with colleagues planning our @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social 2nd chaplaincy CoNNECT day which brings practitioners educators, providers &supporters of chaplaincy across different contexts together.
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@sarahfcg.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Stimulating day with colleagues planning our @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social 2nd chaplaincy CoNNECT day which brings practitioners educators, providers &supporters of chaplaincy across different contexts together.
@sarahfcg.bsky.social
@sarahfcg.bsky.social
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Adolescence is a British crime drama series following 13yo Jamie who's accused of murdering his classmate. Katie. It explores themes of toxic masculinity, social alienation & the impact of crime on families. Join this free webinar to explore issues raised: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adolescenc...
September 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Adolescence is a British crime drama series following 13yo Jamie who's accused of murdering his classmate. Katie. It explores themes of toxic masculinity, social alienation & the impact of crime on families. Join this free webinar to explore issues raised: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adolescenc...
Another fascinating conversation to be part of. Thanks again, @sarahfcg.bsky.social for guiding our conversation around the topic.
The latest episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast has been released, exploring the different relationships chaplains have with the places where they work. Part of the institutions or merely guests? Discover the answers our guests give as you listen: chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-7-in...
May 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Another fascinating conversation to be part of. Thanks again, @sarahfcg.bsky.social for guiding our conversation around the topic.
Given my interest in ritual, I'm hoping to join the session on Tuesday morning looking at 'the use of ritual within and as an aid to Operation Stress Management’ by British soldiers
May 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Given my interest in ritual, I'm hoping to join the session on Tuesday morning looking at 'the use of ritual within and as an aid to Operation Stress Management’ by British soldiers
Lovely day helping facilitate a team day for the chaplaincy department at South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust on virtue ethics based at their Stratford-upon-Avon site. Lots of good reflection on what motivates us and the virtues that form our practice (and we should habituate).
April 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Lovely day helping facilitate a team day for the chaplaincy department at South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust on virtue ethics based at their Stratford-upon-Avon site. Lots of good reflection on what motivates us and the virtues that form our practice (and we should habituate).
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Sending our condolences to our Catholic friends and colleagues across the chaplaincy teams where we work together and beyond.
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
A Statement from the Moderator of the Free Churches Group on the Passing of Pope Francis — Free Churches Group
Today the Free Churches Group join many around the world in expressing condolences to the global Catholic community, and in recognising the life and work of Pope Francis, who carried out his duties as...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Sending our condolences to our Catholic friends and colleagues across the chaplaincy teams where we work together and beyond.
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...
Looking forward to a day at Luther King House in #Manchester mapping out the different capabilities and outcome indicators required for CPE, the UK Board of Healthcare #Chaplaincy, and different academic providers chaplaincy courses.
April 10, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Looking forward to a day at Luther King House in #Manchester mapping out the different capabilities and outcome indicators required for CPE, the UK Board of Healthcare #Chaplaincy, and different academic providers chaplaincy courses.
I've really enjoyed each of the conversations we had with each link of the podcast chain. Multifaith (and belief) working is such an important part of chaplaincy in so many settings.
The latest episode of our #ChaplaincyChain podcast is now out, exploring the joys and challenges of multi-faith working within chaplaincy.
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chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-6-un...
Episode 6: Unlocking the secrets of multi-faith chaplaincy
From unexpected beginnings to deeply fulfilling careers, this episode weaves together the inspiring stories of multi-faith chaplains. Hear how their personal journeys led them to serve diverse communi...
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April 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I've really enjoyed each of the conversations we had with each link of the podcast chain. Multifaith (and belief) working is such an important part of chaplaincy in so many settings.
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Now they’re cancelling Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. And Greenpeace may have to shut up shop in the US. Where are the howls of outrage from the free speech campaigners? My Column app.prospectmagazine.co.uk/story/69571/...
How Ben and Jerry’s ice cream exposed the limits of Trump’s free speech world
Companies that speak about social justice or the environment are under threat like never before.
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March 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Now they’re cancelling Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. And Greenpeace may have to shut up shop in the US. Where are the howls of outrage from the free speech campaigners? My Column app.prospectmagazine.co.uk/story/69571/...
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And reupping my piece from yesterday about Netanyahu’s naked self-interest in restarting this war (and indeed everything else his government does) www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/middle...
Benjamin Netanyahu's naked self-interest
In service of his political survival, the Israeli leader has restarted a war, killing hundreds of Palestinians. Now he wants the intelligence chief an...
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March 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
And reupping my piece from yesterday about Netanyahu’s naked self-interest in restarting this war (and indeed everything else his government does) www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/middle...
Returning to Northampton, where I was a curate, to speak about Healthcare Chaplaincy at the #NTCG #ChaplainsCommissian @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Returning to Northampton, where I was a curate, to speak about Healthcare Chaplaincy at the #NTCG #ChaplainsCommissian @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
Just internet searched for a reading for moving house (putting a little ceremony together) and got lots of advice for final gas/electric meter readings. May need some different search terms!
March 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Just internet searched for a reading for moving house (putting a little ceremony together) and got lots of advice for final gas/electric meter readings. May need some different search terms!
I thought of this quote from episode 5 of the #chaplaincychain podcast today particularly as NHS England have written to Trusts asking for information about 'how chaplains are engaged in Trusts' and the 'what range of services are provided'.
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chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I thought of this quote from episode 5 of the #chaplaincychain podcast today particularly as NHS England have written to Trusts asking for information about 'how chaplains are engaged in Trusts' and the 'what range of services are provided'.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
It was exciting to be part of this day and see the energy and enthusiasm in the room for chaplaincy in its many settings and guises. The need to demonstrate value is shared across settings and providers and I look forward to continued conversations about how we can work on this together.
Our first CoNNECT Day (Chaplaincy: opportunity for Networking, Nurturing, Encouragement & Community Together) took place last week. It was great to see practitioners, educators & providers of chaplaincy services come together & explore questions relating to funding, training & demonstrating benefit.
February 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It was exciting to be part of this day and see the energy and enthusiasm in the room for chaplaincy in its many settings and guises. The need to demonstrate value is shared across settings and providers and I look forward to continued conversations about how we can work on this together.
Great to see that Episode 5 of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now out exploring the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy.
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chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
Episode 5: Why research matters
Wider commitment to chaplaincy can often seem fragile. In this episode, we explore the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy.
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February 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Great to see that Episode 5 of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now out exploring the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
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Nourishing Roots day provide chaplains with an opportunity to reflect on the spiritual resources that help motivate & sustain them in their work. To make our session on the 19th March viable we need people to sign up in the next few days:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nourishing...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nourishing...
Nourishing Roots - at Oriel College Oxford, with Rev. Grace Allick
A day of reflection , restoration and retreat for chaplains with Rev Grace Allick, held at Oriel College, Oxford.
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January 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nourishing Roots day provide chaplains with an opportunity to reflect on the spiritual resources that help motivate & sustain them in their work. To make our session on the 19th March viable we need people to sign up in the next few days:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nourishing...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nourishing...
Two of the things that I'm passionate about are good entry routes into healthcare chaplaincy & ongoing high-quality CPD inc, leadership training. It was good to discuss the importance of lifelong learning in this episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-4-li...
January 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Two of the things that I'm passionate about are good entry routes into healthcare chaplaincy & ongoing high-quality CPD inc, leadership training. It was good to discuss the importance of lifelong learning in this episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-4-li...
Great to see this episode out in the wild. Hoping we can get episodes out a bit more regularly through 2025. Here's a quote from me about the importance of reflection on practice for chaplaincy.
December 20, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Great to see this episode out in the wild. Hoping we can get episodes out a bit more regularly through 2025. Here's a quote from me about the importance of reflection on practice for chaplaincy.
This applies to quite a lot of cycling related bit and pieces - I'd imagine maybe similar for you @davewalker.bsky.social ??
Decluttering drawing. [Aside: Household Problems now available in greetings card and t-shirt form: davewalkershop.com/household-pr... ]
November 18, 2024 at 7:51 PM
This applies to quite a lot of cycling related bit and pieces - I'd imagine maybe similar for you @davewalker.bsky.social ??