FCG Chaplaincy Hub

Investing Together - Online Launch, 23rd March 26, 1 pm — Free Churches Group Having spent a year consulting and co-creating this charter, we are excited to invite you to the online launch of this initiative… Monday 23rd March, 1 pm on Zoom Sign up here . Plea...

Investing Together - Online Launch, 23rd March 26, 1 pm
Having spent a year consulting and co-creating this charter, we are excited to invite you to the online launch of this initiative…
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2026/2/...

FCG Health and Social Care Chaplains Study Day: Cultivating a Childlike Curiosity. Tuesday 16th June 10:30 to 16:30, Cleaves Conference Centre, 6 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AS.
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The Narrative, Feb 2026
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The Chaplaincy Chain Podcast logo (headphones looking like chain links) and a purple background with the following headline 'Episode 9: Professional or Amateur? Rethinking Chaplaincy' and the text underneath 'Is chaplaincy only “proper” when it comes with a job description, salary and badge – or is professionalism something deeper? This episode dives into the tensions between paid and volunteer roles, training and formation, boundaries and holy ground, and invites you to rethink what makes chaplains truly professional.

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.
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A dark purple background with the chaplaincy chain podcast logo and a picture of the words Black History Month underneath. A title, Special Episode Black History Month 2025 and under that the text, This special episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast marks Black History Month by listening to the voices of Black chaplains. Together, our panel shares their lived experiences of chaplaincy in the UK – affirming identity, dismantling stereotypes, and witnessing to God’s liberating love.

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.
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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:
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We're looking forward to gathering people together to engage and think about how we can resource chaplains for their work.

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...

#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.

A yellow and gray poster with a picture of a young person and the text: Join us for a timely webinar exploring the powerful themes raised in Netflix's Adolescence. This gripping drama highlights challenges facing today's youth - peer pressure, cyberbullying, toxic masculinity, online radicalization, and violence. Together, we'll discuss what issues the series raises for our churches, and how we 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...

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...

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...

Love these breath technique reminders from the spiritual care team at Norton Health. Check out their stall at ACPE

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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...

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...

Sending our condolences to our Catholic friends and colleagues across the chaplaincy teams where we work together and beyond.
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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...

The latest episode of our #ChaplaincyChain podcast is now out, exploring the joys and challenges of multi-faith working within chaplaincy.
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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.
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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

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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...

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
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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:
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The First CoNNECT Day Chaplaincy: opportunity for Networking, Nurturing, Encouragement and Community Together.

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:
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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: 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.

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