Hospital Chaplaincy

Hospital Chaplaincy

The hospital chaplaincy team has again been assisted by many dedicated volunteers during the past year. Their commitment has been vital to the running of the Sunday services, the Tuesday communions and the weekly visiting programme. Unfortunately, neither the much needed aumbry, which arrived in the hospital last July, nor the new microphone system, both generously funded by the League of Friends, has yet been installed in the chapel.

In  the  summer  we  said  farewell  to the Matron,  Barbara Ruthers,  with
whom we had worked closely. Her successor, Bobbie Lang meets the chaplains and the volunteers regularly to update them on the NHS changes that affect the hospital.

Everyone involved in the work of the chaplaincy counts it as a privilege to be part of the team and we would value prayer for God’s blessing as we endeavour to minister to the very varied needs of all those with whom we come into contact in the hospital.

If you feel God is calling you to help with any aspect of the work of the Chaplaincy please contact the Parish office (659317) or ring Jackie Holdsworth, the volunteer organiser at the hospital (884524)
                                                                                                  Sylvia Harker

Volunteers to help with this work are always welcome. There is a particular need with help to take patients to the chapel on a Sunday morning. Anyone interested should contact Jackie Holdsworth via the Parish Office.

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