An intentional presence
“Being chaplain to Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy is a rich and varied role which brings me much joy,” says the Revd Coryn Stanforth.
“I am available to both children and staff and can sometimes be found at lunchtimes surrounded by a group of children all eager to answer the question of the week. On other occasions I am approached by an individual child who wants to tell me about a particular joy they have experienced or something which is making them sad.
“I also spend time in the staff room. Sometimes I provide cake for the staff, but I am also there to listen. As a former teacher, I understand that there are many challenges for the staff and teaching can be an all-consuming job. I enjoy leading collective worship and services for the main Christian festivals. However, I see my main role as chaplain focusing on intentional hanging around and being ready to listen.”
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Caring for our armed forces people
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Caring for the flock
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Following Jesus at university
“University is such an exciting time to follow Jesus, students are often so open to hearing the gospel,” says Emma Pilgrim of the University of East Anglia Christian Union (CU).
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Reaching out to those in modern day slavery
The Revd Corin Child is keen to help us notice, respond, and care for our sisters and brothers who are hidden in plain sight, and suffering deeply.
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Hope Into Action
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God at work
Michael works at an outdoor water activity centre, but it wasn’t always that way.
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Leaving home
“Being in hospital gives us lots of time to think, which can be very difficult when the future is uncertain and we don’t know where our next home will be,” says the Revd Julia Chamberlin, volunteer chaplain at the North Walsham Community Hospital.
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