Landing the Gospel message
When the Revd Rosemary Maskell moved to Norfolk to become priest in charge of Horsham, Spixworth and Crostwick, her new parish came with an extra role.
She is also chaplain to Norwich Airport.
For the past seven and half years she has spent time at the airport, getting to know people and helping staff and passengers through difficult times.
“My main role is to support all the staff, not just in the main terminal but across the whole site, including the tower, the radar room, the fire station and the workshop,” she said. “On occasion I meet travellers who need to chat or who have concerns, and it is good to be available for them too.
“Although I wear my hi-viz jacket, with ‘CHAPLAIN’ written on the back, I also wear my dog-collar. Most people are happy to chat, and some will even ask questions about faith, the Church and Christianity.
“Of course, it is a real privilege to be able to talk in this way, but it also important to be able to listen to anything comes up. Very often I am the only person of faith they come into contact with, so I think it is important that they feel they can talk about anything.”