FCG Chaplaincy Hub
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
The FCG Chaplaincy Hub is a developing resource for all things chaplaincy, including research articles, stories from chaplains, a calendar of events & directory of courses.
https://www.freechurches.org.uk/chaplaincy
Podcast: https://chaplaincychain.co.uk
https://www.freechurches.org.uk/chaplaincy
Podcast: https://chaplaincychain.co.uk
The latest episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now live. A great discussion around what it means to be professional, behaving professionally and being recognized as a professional within systems and regulation. Thanks as always to our guests.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-9-pr...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-9-pr...
December 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The latest episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now live. A great discussion around what it means to be professional, behaving professionally and being recognized as a professional within systems and regulation. Thanks as always to our guests.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-9-pr...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-9-pr...
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.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/special-blac...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/special-blac...
October 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/special-blac...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/special-blac...
The latest episode of our chaplaincy chain podcast is now available exploring how chaplaincy often sits in liminal & marginal spaces ‘between’ institutions, identities & place & the challenges & gifts of this:
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The latest episode of our chaplaincy chain podcast is now available exploring how chaplaincy often sits in liminal & marginal spaces ‘between’ institutions, identities & place & the challenges & gifts of this:
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-8-ch...
@sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
We're looking forward to gathering people together to engage and think about how we can resource chaplains for their work.
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
September 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We're looking forward to gathering people together to engage and think about how we can resource chaplains for their work.
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Adolescence, the Netflix series, is in the news again after winning 6 Emmys. What are the issues for churches? Can we learn from this series?
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
September 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Adolescence, the Netflix series, is in the news again after winning 6 Emmys. What are the issues for churches? Can we learn from this series?
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
Join us and be part of the conversation tomorrow, 16 September, at 4.30 p.m.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
#EducationSunday is today.
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It’s #EducationSunday tomorrow - time to thank all those who work in education, and maybe time to think about how you might offer support.
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
It’s #EducationSunday tomorrow - time to thank all those who work in education, and maybe time to think about how you might offer support.
@fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social
Support Education Sunday 2025
YouTube video by Churches Together in England
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September 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#EducationSunday is today.
Hosted by our education officer @sarahfcg.bsky.social Sarah with key leaders from youth organisations that work with vulnerable young people, including Gemma Madle from Youthscape &Joe Lowther from KICK, who will share their experiences on issues raised & how churches can begin to understand them.
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 7:53 AM
Hosted by our education officer @sarahfcg.bsky.social Sarah with key leaders from youth organisations that work with vulnerable young people, including Gemma Madle from Youthscape &Joe Lowther from KICK, who will share their experiences on issues raised & how churches can begin to understand them.
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...
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If you watched the Netflix series, Adolescence, why not join us in this free webinar to talk about the issues it raises?
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
September 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you watched the Netflix series, Adolescence, why not join us in this free webinar to talk about the issues it raises?
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
I'll be joined by Gemma Madle from Youthscape, and Joe Lowther from KICK, sharing their thoughts and experience.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1610186373...
Such an important contribution to the healthcare chaplaincy world. Long may the Centre continue.
10 years ago we started the Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and still writing, researching, teaching and sending out a newsletter. #Grateful #PaediatricSpiritualCare
September 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Such an important contribution to the healthcare chaplaincy world. Long may the Centre continue.
For chaplains (& others) interested in Moral Injury this is the focus of the St Padarn's Alumni Residential on the 2 - 4 June. Many of the session are available to join remotely for free. Contact the postgraduate coordinator Tina Franklin for timetable and links. www.stpadarns.ac.uk/en/about/tea...
About Us - St Padarn's
www.stpadarns.ac.uk
May 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
For chaplains (& others) interested in Moral Injury this is the focus of the St Padarn's Alumni Residential on the 2 - 4 June. Many of the session are available to join remotely for free. Contact the postgraduate coordinator Tina Franklin for timetable and links. www.stpadarns.ac.uk/en/about/tea...
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Love these breath technique reminders from the spiritual care team at Norton Health. Check out their stall at ACPE
May 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Love these breath technique reminders from the spiritual care team at Norton Health. Check out their stall at ACPE
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 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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...
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...
www.freechurches.org.uk
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/...
The latest episode of our #ChaplaincyChain podcast is now out, exploring the joys and challenges of multi-faith working within chaplaincy.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-6-un...
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...
chaplaincychain.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The latest episode of our #ChaplaincyChain podcast is now out, exploring the joys and challenges of multi-faith working within chaplaincy.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-6-un...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-6-un...
Alongside the Chaplaincy Hub pages on the FCG website linked to in the profile, we've also created a Facebook Page that we'll be populating and posting on over the coming weeks and months.
www.facebook.com/people/Chapl...
www.facebook.com/people/Chapl...
February 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Alongside the Chaplaincy Hub pages on the FCG website linked to in the profile, we've also created a Facebook Page that we'll be populating and posting on over the coming weeks and months.
www.facebook.com/people/Chapl...
www.facebook.com/people/Chapl...
One possible outcome of the day is that we'll start a quarterly resource email sharing details of courses, events and other CPD opportunities. If this is something you'd be interested in, please let us know. #chaplaincy #resourcing
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 4:48 PM
One possible outcome of the day is that we'll start a quarterly resource email sharing details of courses, events and other CPD opportunities. If this is something you'd be interested in, please let us know. #chaplaincy #resourcing
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 4:38 PM
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.
There are still some places left at our first Nourishing Roots session for 2025 at Oriel College Oxford led by Grace Allick. Do spread the word to chaplains within travelling distance. You can sign up here:
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.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
There are still some places left at our first Nourishing Roots session for 2025 at Oriel College Oxford led by Grace Allick. Do spread the word to chaplains within travelling distance. You can sign up here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nourishing...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nourishing...
Episode 5 of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now out. In this episode, we explore the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy. Featuring guests Kristin Aune and @rdsallynash.bsky.social
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
February 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Episode 5 of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now out. In this episode, we explore the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy. Featuring guests Kristin Aune and @rdsallynash.bsky.social
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...
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.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
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...
Our first CoNNECT Day for chaplains, educators and providers of chaplaincy services takes places on the 13th February offering opportunity for those with an interest in the development of chaplaincy to network and be encouraged. Last few places available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-first-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-first-...
The First CoNNECT Day
Chaplaincy: opportunity for Networking, Nurturing, Encouragement and Community Together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Our first CoNNECT Day for chaplains, educators and providers of chaplaincy services takes places on the 13th February offering opportunity for those with an interest in the development of chaplaincy to network and be encouraged. Last few places available here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-first-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-first-...
Sharing opportunities for chaplaincy training - both for those looking to move into chaplaincy and as CPD for those working as chaplains is one of the reasons we're developing our chaplaincy hub www.freechurches.org.uk/chaplaincy
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 10:12 AM
Sharing opportunities for chaplaincy training - both for those looking to move into chaplaincy and as CPD for those working as chaplains is one of the reasons we're developing our chaplaincy hub www.freechurches.org.uk/chaplaincy
Episode 4 of the #chaplaincychain podcast was released a couple of weeks ago with guests Catherine Booton and Andrew Todd talking about the importance of training & ongoing learning. More details here: chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-4-li... @sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social
Episode 4: Lifelong learning for chaplaincy
For chaplains to fulfil their calling, they need to be equipped to serve well. In this episode, we explore the need for lifelong learning and the development opportunities available to chaplains.
chaplaincychain.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Episode 4 of the #chaplaincychain podcast was released a couple of weeks ago with guests Catherine Booton and Andrew Todd talking about the importance of training & ongoing learning. More details here: chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-4-li... @sarahfcg.bsky.social @markonhistravels.bsky.social