chaplaincy
I was involved in some of the early iterations of Youth Alpha, pioneered night club chaplaincy, worked with young women at risk of abuse, worked ecumenically on outreach events and helped the churches I have led to grow in confidence.
communion through short and mid- term locum chaplaincy in Europe and the USA, and surveyed non-stipendiary ministry in the Diocese of Wellington, New Zealand during my 2025 Study Leave.
I grew up in my local middle-of-the-road Anglican church where I now serve most months, but my faith was nurtured through the Roman Catholic chaplaincy at university and later kindled at a charismatic evangelical Methodist church.
Sports Chaplaincy (published work) - Parish
Before ordination, I was Head of Faculty in an inner-city Church of England secondary school, where leadership in worship, youth ministry, and chaplaincy helped shape my call to ordained ministry.
Nine years’ parish ministry, as curate and then incumbent, and a love of our parish system, working alongside chaplaincy to minister to the whole community.
I serve in the altar in my local chaplaincy, I host bible studies, catechize new members from the youth and have recently been enrolled in the Ministry Experience Scheme program in our Diocese.
I will represent my chaplaincy in the Eastern Archdeaconry Synod and represented it in the previous Diocesan Synod.
Chaplaincy and other expressions of church are important, but it is in a parish, rooted in a local community, that many people encounter faith and become disciples.
My ministry journey has taken me from Careforce volunteer in Ayr, Scotland, to Lay Minister and Youth and Community Development Worker in Emmanuel church Southall, to curacy in rural Birmingham, to chaplaincy at City YMCA London and interfaith education in Southall.
It is also my joy, along with two other clergy colleagues, to lead Village Church which is an informal Manchester Diocese chaplaincy to the LGBTQIA+ community which meets for worship twice each month.
My wife and I moved to France in 2017 and have worshipped at Eymet Temple, part of the Church of England’s Chaplaincy of Aquitaine in the Diocese in Europe.
I was elected Local Church Warden; I serve on the Church Council and represent Chaplaincy of Aquitaine on the Archdeaconry Synod of France.
This experience has encouraged me to look beyond the needs of my own chaplaincy and to consider how we can support the wider Church of England and its mission.
In 2014, with the help of others, I pioneered the founding of a Community Chaplaincy, The Shirley Community Chaplaincy (North East), which I continue to serve, together with an Administrator, under the guidance of Trustees and a Management Committee.
My work The Shirley Chaplaincy works with vulnerable people: those with criminal convictions and their families, both men and women.
The Chaplaincy has a spiritual base in Greenside parish, in the north of the diocese, where several of our clients have found a warm and sustained welcome, and we offer a listening ear as well as outings and residential experiences.
I have promoted issues arising from Shirley’s experience with national leaders in both church and national chaplaincy forums, and I have sought to bring national guidelines to bear at local level.
I value chaplaincy ministry and I think that we should promote this more than we do.
My particular interests would be in Parish and Chaplaincy resourcing, ensuring that clergy are sufficiently supported in their roles.
It is important to reach out to people wherever they are, through chaplaincy in schools, colleges, hospitals and wherever people gather, and through new forms of worship in new places: this work should be valued and celebrated but the parish must be affirmed and supported as the outward and visible sign of the unique mission of the Church of England - “here for all the people of England.”
I was ordained in Leicester in 2005 and have served in deprived urban parishes, hospital chaplaincy (with a specialism in palliative care), higher education chaplaincy, and most recently in cathedral ministry.
I have a strong academic background, with publications on Franciscan spirituality, chaplaincy, and the missional potential of cathedrals.
It affects all forms of ministry across our Diocese whether rural, urban, estate or chaplaincy.
I bring 35 years of international business leadership, most recently as Vice President, Business Integration & HSSE for Shell's Renewables and Energy Solutions business, building safety, culture and integration across more than 50 companies I was the lead Sunday School teacher in Gatehouse of Fleet Parish Church in Scotland for 4 years I work as an independent consultant, advising organisations on transformation, sustainability and change management I recently stepped down as Chair of the Advisory Board of Nandina REM, a start-up building circular, lower-carbon supply chains for the aviation industry, based in Singapore I served for 3 years as President of Shell's UK Women's Network, leading its work to champion inclusion and the advancement of women across one of the world's largest energy companies, and grew its membership from fewer than 500 to more than 1,500 women and men I mentored colleagues through Shell's LGBTI Network and Black African Network I volunteer as a mentor and coach to young people, lately through Education for All in Morocco, helping secure secondary education for girls in rural areas, who until recently did not have this opportunity At St George's, Madrid, I am part of the relaunch of the church's Pastoral Care programme, building a small team to extend welcome and support to members facing illness, hardship or loneliness, including those who live far from the church I am a member of St George's Chaplaincy Council and one of the Archdeaconry Synod Representatives, where my passion is ensuring the welcome and inclusion of everyone who worships at our church in Madrid I am also working with our Chaplain to help lead our new work with young teens My faith has been a constant thread through my life, from an early age.
Dawn Baity: As my counterpart on St George's Chaplaincy Council and an Archdeaconry Synod Representative, I've watched Ruth's faith and her career building inclusive, multinational communities translate directly into lay leadership.
I would encourage the growth of chaplaincy and new forms of mission while advocating for stronger parish churches.
She draws on a breadth of experience, spanning urban and rural parishes and education chaplaincy, and she uses it well, bringing a grounded understanding of the diverse realities of parish life.
depth and life of the Church of England serving every community, chaplaincy and school
I Extensive ministerial experience I bring experience of parochial ministry, Cathedral ministry, higher education chaplaincy and theological education.
After retirement I moved to San Pedro Spain in the Diocese in Europe and joined the PCC of the Costa del Sol chaplaincy and became treasurer.
Everyday Faith: I spoke about the work of Faith at Work in Worcestershire and the value of Workplace Chaplaincy.
At university I explored my faith independently through Anglican, Methodist and evangelical communities, as well as the Navigators and university chaplaincy.
A Church that listens and cares My present ministry as Cathedral Pastor at Hereford Cathedral has strengthened my commitment to pastoral care, chaplaincy and the people who make the Church’s life possible.
I have been involved in teaching and training programmes for lay people and currently serve as convenor of the Bishop’s Advisory Group on Deliverance Ministry, as well as being a member of the Living in Love and Faith chaplaincy team, with a particular brief to help those who hold to a traditional view of marriage and sexuality.
Over the past two years I have been volunteering in support of Christian courses for inmates which are run by the Prison Chaplaincy.
He has hosted potential and current ordination candidates for placements from the UK, USA, Ireland and Istanbul as well as nurturing vocations in his parishes and chaplaincy.
I came to faith through confirmation at 14 years old, which was further nurtured by the evangelical chaplaincy and Christian Union at university.
Durham University, with my MA research specialising in multifaith chaplaincy, migration and personhood.
NHS Mental Health & Chaplaincy: Professional experience in NHS mental health services and healthcare chaplaincy, providing compassionate emotional, spiritual and pastoral care to vulnerable individuals.
chaplaincy, migration, personhood, and pastoral theology to resource Church leadership in contemporary mission.
Mental health and pastoral care: Drawing upon NHS and chaplaincy experience to strengthen the Church's response to emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
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Though lam from a catholic background I have worked in parishes across the theological spectrum, as well as the breadth of theology required in chaplaincy work.
Nominated – Ben Cahill-Nicholls, Parish Priest, Tilford and Chief Executive, Clergy Support Trust Seconded – Noelle Coe, Chaplain, Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy and Associate Minister,
In my current role, I seek to support and encourage local ministry in parish, fresh expression, school, chaplaincy, BMO and wherever the good news of God’s love is being shared.
My time spent at a Jesuit-run university chaplaincy was important for my own faith development, and Ignatian Spirituality continues to be important for me today.
During training and since ordination I have been placed everywhere from hospital chaplaincy to Ely Cathedral, from rural multi-parish benefices to affluent market towns, and in my current role I am a governor both at our local church primary school (which my two sons attend) and at a nearby secondary school outside of my parish.
I studied Fine Art at University before spending eleven years in Secondary education as an Art, Photography and Graphics teacher, including leadership roles, teacher development and team chaplaincy.
2009-10: Sixth Form Chaplaincy – Cardinal Newman College, Preston, Lancashire
2024-25: Hospital Chaplaincy Team – Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
I want Synod's decisions to land the same way: not just passed, but built into something a stretched chaplaincy can actually use.
through parish ministry and chaplaincy has
I have contributed regularly to Synod debates, speaking on a wide range of issues including poverty, clergy pensions, safeguarding, vocation, racial justice, chaplaincy, funeral poverty, clergy discipline and public policy.
Chaplaincy Ministry: Our Parishes are the place to send us all out into our communities to live and work to Christ’s praise and
I acted as the link between the church and the shipyard to facilitate the relaunch of the shipyard chaplaincy as reported in the Summer 2024 edition of The Way.
has also encompassed chaplaincy in higher education & building a new inclusive community And a few more… Prior experience: Whilst an elected member (2021-25), I presented a Diocesan motion calling for codes of conduct for PCCs.
Last but definitely not least, I am part of the Diocesan LGBTQI+ Chaplaincy as Volunteer Chaplain.
My ministry has included suburban, inner-city and now semi-rural parishes, alongside education, airport and Army chaplaincy.
I have contributed to debates relating to the inner city (I lived in Moss Side, Manchester, during the riots), end of life care, and chaplaincy (I was the chaplain at the University of Teesside for eight years), and neuro-diversity, to name but a few.
Representation begins with relationships: I take seriously the responsibility to know and listen to people across our Diocese, from my own chaplaincy and Swiss Archdeaconry to the wider Diocesan community encountered through Diocesan Synod.
For the parish and chaplaincy: Returning to full-time parish ministry has helped me see more clearly than ever the opportunities the parish system gives us for creative and incarnational mission, and I see this lived out in many of our chaplaincies too, whose work is often hidden and unrewarded.
I’ve worked in a pastoral role at a Jewish Summer Camp for three summers, helped launch a community café based in our church, supported local neighbourhood groups, enjoyed chaplaincy at the Cathedral, joined charity boards and mentored LLM students.
My ministry interests My ministry interests include Anna Chaplaincy with older people and those living with dementia, together with their families and carers.
The part- time Chaplain's role in Lille will allow me the necessary time and energy to invest properly in General Synod without placing an undue burden on the chaplaincy.
I love learning foreign languages, going for walks on the South Downs with my dog and gardening. ● I worked in Human Resources in a global Investment Bank for almost 20 years - my last role was Managing Director, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion. ● I completed a 2-year Psychodynamic Counselling Skills course with the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and more recently an Anna Chaplaincy course. ● I am a volunteer befriender with “Linking Lives” - a Christian organisation seeking to reduce loneliness. ● I am a member of Together for the Church of England. ● I am co-chair of the Sabeel Kairos Church of England group. ● I am currently studying ‘Biblical Studies' at St Augustine’s College of Theology.
Chaplaincy has its place, but parishes must be the main place where the majority of discipleship happens.
Hospital chaplaincy
Although my ministry has been primarily parish-based, I deeply value the contribution of chaplaincy, which can often be undervalued.
And I have ministered in a variety of roles: mostly in parish ministry; in theological education (both residential and mixed-mode) and as an ADDO; and in full-time chaplaincy.
I would love Synod to continue to promote and defend the important and irreplaceable role of chaplaincy across a range of sectors.
Current Employment: Chaplaincy
I discovered my love for chaplaincy while studying my undergraduate degree in Theology and Youth Ministry at Regents Theological College (where I completed chaplaincy placements at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and at a local secondary school).
So naturally I went on to complete my Master's in Chaplaincy with Children and Young People at CYM.
I have also experienced the challenges of forming relationships with schools which has certainly impacted my current chaplaincy work, Since starting my current role in 2025, I have enjoyed working alongside local churches (especially our local parish church) in ministering effectively to the school community.
My chaplaincy ministry would be far less effective without all that our local church are doing to share the good news in our school and local town, WHAT WOULD I BRING TO SYNOD?
Whilst happy to work alongside new church initiatives (including in St Neots currently), and with several experiences of chaplaincy, my heart remains in the parish as the core of our vocation to be the national church.
Further back, there were chaplaincy roles (full-time Sunderland University Chaplain; part-time campus chaplain at Newton Rigg, Penrith); service on two Diocesan Boards of Education and other church school governance.
Over the years, ministry has also brought me to other chaplaincy roles; to Diocesan Synods and pastoral committees; to fair-trade, disability, rural and asylum seeker networks; active contact with NSM/SSM ministries and LLMs/Readers; some contributions to local radio; work as a training incumbent (with colleagues from various settings); and happy working relationships with neighbouring parishes.
Member of Chaplaincy team working among D/deaf people in Liverpool Diocese (2005-2013)
About me I am a Liberal Catholic with experience of Parish and Cathedral Precentor ministry, as well as University Chaplaincy.
After graduation I stayed on as an assistant in the Anglican Chaplaincy for a year working with students.
works really well, we lead the way with a Chaplaincy for Survivors and we have a fantastic team in place to support parishes with their needs.
I would like Synod to provide adequate funding for chaplaincy, fresh ideas and the community models (warm spaces, food banks) that are keeping villages alive — supporting imaginative local mission without letting rural parishes be left behind by strategies designed for more urban areas.
Through parish ministry, chaplaincy, governance and youth work, I believe schools can become places where children and young people encounter Christ and begin to explore Christian faith.
I’ve been fortunate to experience a diverse range of ministries within the Church of England including prison chaplaincy, hospital chaplaincy and church schools.
I have also spoken on military chaplaincy and the pastoral demands placed on those who serve, governance surrounding the appointment of bishops, and the national debate on end-of-life issues.
My chaplaincy to the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, alongside regular engagement with local authorities and community organisations, has given me a clear understanding of how the Church can serve its civic partners and maintain a faithful Christian presence in public life.
For 2.5 years I’ve led a small worshipping community for families with SEN, I’ve worked closely for 6 years with a HIV & LGBTQIA+ organisation to whom I offer chaplaincy & friendship, and I seek to create inclusive & welcoming spaces where all are welcome & able to participate (which is why I recently undertook training in Makaton and BSL).
In 2023 I was honoured to serve on the chaplaincy team for General Synod’s February group of sessions.
Chaplaincy of Wandsworth Prison as
Local Parish Ministry & Chaplaincy
That's also why chaplaincy matters so much to me.
Chaplaincy, Schools ministry and outreach are not add-ons to parish ministry; they're the same calling reaching further out.
• Chaplaincy & Wider Church: I have served as a volunteer member of the
chaplaincy team at Royal Preston Hospital and also at HMP Brixton; and I am a member of the Council of Reference for CPAS.
His experience of ministry in parishes, at the Cathedral, in chaplaincy and at diocesan and national level, working across the full diversity of theological traditions, has given him a thoughtful voice to contribute to General Synod.
I have a vocation in pastoral care/ chaplaincy in the church and the com- munity.
After training residentially at Westcott House, I served my curacy in a rural market town parish, have worked in higher education chaplaincy, and now am a parish priest in a residential area of London.
I would bring to Synod the experience of parish ministry, chaplaincy, education, counselling, family life and working alongside people whose voices can too easily be overlooked.
I trained at Ridley Hall and Trinity Hall, Cambridge with placements in Vienna, Jerusalem, and hospital chaplaincy.
During this time, I was instrumental in setting up Anna Chaplaincy in our Diocese, which has gone from strength to strength and provides spiritual support for those older in age in our communities.
During this time, I served as PCC Secretary, as Chair of the church’s mission board and at a city level as a Trustee of Chaplaincy Plus.
Breadth of ministry: 20+ years of experience in lay + ordained pioneering and parish ministry, youth engagement, safeguarding, community organising, church planting, estates ministry and hospital chaplaincy.
• A volunteer now as a school chaplaincy assistant, giving pastoral support to pupils facing a
I have a wide range of interests in church and national life, including the significance of the working sphere (following my career in scientific research & a multi-national company), mission & evangelism, media, children & young people, vocations & theological education, prison chaplaincy, inter-faith relationships and spiritual direction.
Each role has deepened my understanding of parish ministry, chaplaincy, leadership, governance, and the care of clergy and communities.
A cradle Anglican with experience of the Anglican Church, the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the Episcopal Church in America, I have been a Reader in my Chaplaincy for two years.
The local church and parish, serving its local community and context, cannot be anything other than the heart of the church as we evolve into the future; additional forms of church - whether chaplaincy, fresh expressions, etc - will inform, nourish, grow from and into, and enrich what our parishes are offering.
I work in prisons and secure mental health units, which gives me experience of safeguarding, the criminal justice system, mental health, and chaplaincy in complex environments.
I have also worked closely with local chaplaincy teams and deeply admire their work.
Since 2019 I have also been the chaplain to Kent County Cricket club which has given me an insight into the great benefits and opportunities of chaplaincy.
Indeed, it is parish and cathedral ministry, and chaplaincy within secular organisations, such as schools, hospitals and the armed forces, that are central to its life, with all the many volunteer contributions, both clerical and lay, that they involve.
Those involved in Save the Parish are perhaps not my natural allies and bedfellows, but I have some sympathy with the desire to re-assert the centrality of the parish to the Church of England’s ministry (as well as chaplaincy and other missional settings where there is a strong pastoral engagement with those outside the bubble of the church).
I currently serve as Senior Chaplain for the Anglican Chaplaincy in Norway.
As a student, I worked in ecumenical chaplaincy in Manchester.
The Chaplaincy of Aquitaine is a microcosm of
chaplaincy in Europe
Having experienced the worst wildfires in recent French history within my own chaplaincy area this year, I am deeply concerned about climate change and the pace of moves towards net zero.
Walking alongside prisoners, staff and chaplaincy teams has deepened my belief in the dignity of every person and the Church's calling to create opportunities for people to discover their worth and potential.
I now lead learning and development for prison chaplaincy nationally, supporting chaplains, advising governors on matters of faith, belief and pastoral care and helping shape national policy and practice.
I would bring practical experience of leadership, training, organisational change, and chaplaincy ministry, together with a commitment to serving the whole Church faithfully and constructively.
I am an LGBTQIA+ Chaplain in our Diocese, and serve on the Reference Group for the Chaplaincy.
In 2025, I moved into the chaplaincy central support team as Deputy Head of Chaplaincy.
I serve as PCC secretary at St Stephen’s, a lay representative on Deanery Synod and Deanery Standing Committee, a chaplaincy volunteer at my local hospital and a foundation governor of a local Church of England secondary school.
I have been ordained 11 years, having previously worked in the fields of Education and school Chaplaincy, alongside 4 years working for the Iona Community in Scotland.