Petersfield Town Chaplaincy
Above: Commisioning the Chaplaincy Team at the Service for Christian Unity, St Peter's 20 January 2013
A Christian organisation providing a listening ear and seeking to build bridges of understanding and trust between industry, commerce, faith and society.
Who are we?
- The Chaplaincy is made up of individuals who believe in the Christian faith and are motivated by it to offer help to our town
- The Chaplaincy is made up of individuals from all walks of life. e.g. teaching, business, public sector and ministry
- The Chaplaincy is an independent partnership group within PACT
How did we start?
- Individuals in the churches wanted to go out and serve in their community
- Agreement by all churches under PACT to form a team
- Team visited similar groups working in other towns
- A small team of four trustees and Chaplaincy volunteers worked out a plan
- The Chaplaincy team received initial training
- The plan is now being implemented, training is on-going
What do we offer?
- Complimentary service to employers and employees of any faith or none
- An empathetic listening ear
- Support and encouragement to people at work and in our town
- Confidentiality
We can help
By making referrals to other professional organisations that can assist with specific issues.
Some examples
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Patrons
Rt Rev'd Christopher Foster, anglican Bishop of Portsmouth
Rear Admiral Paul Hoddinott CB, OBE
Some of the Chaplaincy Team with MP Damian Hinds
Contact John Callaghan - chaplaincy@pact.org.uk - 07933 479701
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