<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BRF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Chaplaincy]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:05:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Calling budding writers! - The Upper Room writing competition 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are talent scouting - now is your chance to shine]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/calling-budding-writers-the-upper-room-writing-competition-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa28dab01c01866a5f3f03d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:05:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_c8b8f29b54a84912bcb6c8c00c23b837~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_462,h_274,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comings and goings in Alton - the Hampshire cradle of Anna Chaplaincy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rector for the town and villages and a fond farewell to the Methodist minister who has been such a support for our chaplaincy]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/comings-and-goings-in-alton-the-hampshire-cradle-of-anna-chaplaincy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa272255f20e78b9e608828</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:48:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_1a272c29e1eb4e6b920ba167acb35dda~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spreading the news of Anna Chaplaincy -Jason Kennedy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a task-based former computer programmer finds himself enjoying 'the journey' with older people in care homes and wider community ]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/spreading-the-news-of-anna-chaplaincy-jason-kennedy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa26a8c97789e084021ecc3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_a92dd2ba9593491bacab3b486c1e78b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_728,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do join us this month for our free webinars linked to new book ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two options - afternoon and evening - to suit your schedule... ]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/do-join-us-this-month-for-our-upcoming-webinars-linked-to-new-book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97e137acc6b4f2b18f453e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:48:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_9963c247cfdb4b97b66237b6d1520f3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book now for online Spiritual Care course ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to provide good quality spiritual care to older people in your local community ? Here's a great way to do it...]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/book-now-for-online-spiritual-care-course</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97dd1ecb6299f4668787eb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:31:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_5e0b780c100741a4a1e7580befd1fa54~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_270,h_270,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What an honour - an Anna Chaplain's new prayer is featured...]]></title><description><![CDATA['to listen and not be quick to move away' - writes Kate Ellis...]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/what-an-honour-an-anna-chaplain-s-new-prayer-is-featured</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a914490343542d39bd054b9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:43:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_b575a7b27527428c8dac8e6589dd322a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_590,h_740,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday at Home- stepping back in time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conjuring up the spirit of the 50s and 60s! ]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/holiday-at-home-stepping-back-in-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8d929c63c58bc4c622e25d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:16:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_809b73ab45ba438f87e2b8fcbc92ec79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visiting one of our furthest-flung network members- in Orkney!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the second time our coordinator Marian has caught up with Sue Kirkbride while holidaying off the coast of Scotland  ]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/visiting-one-of-our-furthest-flung-network-members-in-orkney</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b2c348eed5abe81636717</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:27:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_768fff25e2374db5a6c61f0edfb25f8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_267,h_270,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another new Anna Chaplain in the Peterborough Diocese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracing her vocation- How the help Helen received from older couples when she was a young mother has led to taking the step to become an Anna Chaplain]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/another-new-anna-chaplain-in-the-peterborough-diocese</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b29f1fe6fd82d150741c1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:20:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_a4ed28090aa54116bf25ba7cc1526e9c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_187,h_210,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[October event in Leeds celebrating older age]]></title><description><![CDATA[A half day session, ending at 1.30pm with lunch - but check that you aren't already committed to our own Anna Chaplaincy Gathering taking place on the same day! ]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/october-event-in-leeds-celebrating-older-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b27598eed5abe816359f6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:10:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_ffaa3e5f7cd84772af375a6d1dee39e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_588,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastoral job opportunity in Lincolnshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[This role will include visiting people in care homes and liaising with hospital chaplains - deadline for applications Sept 7]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/pastoral-job-opportunity-in-lincolnshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b250616311e2343185d1b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:56:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_5f782400a5cb45e49206959836a05dc9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_527,h_527,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crickhowell Event to Launch 'Enabling Spiritual Care']]></title><description><![CDATA[A sold-out opportunity to spell out the benefits to a whole community of really good spiritual and religious care ]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/crickhowell-event-to-launch-enabling-spiritual-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75a748dc26a7fc1f8a12c2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:53:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_ce558a10199148b8a7a1adc520be090d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New way to follow the Spiritual Care Series course ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can now study individually or in a group - 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residents enjoy reminiscing about their own guiding days]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/west-yorkshire-girlguide-leader-s-care-home-initiative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67482135380d3132b86f39</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:13:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_493b4f49c15d454ab9c39535ba27501a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_311,h_349,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We welcome Portsmouth Diocese's latest recruits ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayne and Sue join fifty-seven others in the Diocese of Portsmouth who minister alongside older people in their communities]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/we-welcome-portsmouth-diocese-s-latest-recruits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a666a9735380d3132b5e655</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:17:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_15e7774d20be4e9eba762bdfd04772ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_583,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new Anna Chaplain at Swansea Minster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaqui Morgan is developing Anna Chaplaincy ministry in the heart of Swansea and seeking to build a team of Anna Friends]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/a-new-anna-chaplain-at-swansea-minster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a66673d1f684d97f845ed61</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:09:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_e50e7b0b343a4b3eae0c4513d64edda6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_367,h_287,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's solace in a garden...]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gentle invitation to enter into a safe space whether physically, or in their mind, to connect or maybe reconnect with grief]]></description><link>https://www.annachaplaincy.org.uk/post/there-s-solace-in-a-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5891a89c687b0d7a3cf8a9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:15:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16c83d_4840d5cba931418b9281445fb722cd08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_592,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>debbiethrower0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dementia, God and the Church' - 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