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Covid changes – for Anna Chaplaincy in care home and retirement complex settings
‘We’re only too happy to provide whatever support is needed and just wonder if other Anna Chaplains are experiencing anything like this?’
Debbie Thrower
Apr 26, 20222 min read
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‘I am aware I have big boots to fill!’ - Alton’s Anna Chaplain on her new role
‘While I felt nervous at the interview, I trusted that this was the job for me and was so honoured when I was offered the role.’
Debbie Thrower
Apr 26, 20222 min read
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For all who are lost for words in the face of another’s grief…
A free-to-download 41-page booklet, designed specifically to help people bereaved as a result of the pandemic is now available to download.
Debbie Thrower
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Anna Chaplaincy highlighted among BRF’s key ministries in a special online centenary service
Yesterday saw the premiere of BRF’s centenary service of thanksgiving and celebration on YouTube – watch it at a time that suits you!
Debbie Thrower
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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‘From Alton to the ends of the earth’ – latest recruit sent forth from Anna Chaplaincy’s birthplace
Kate Powell is the fourth Anna Chaplain to serve in the Hampshire communities where Anna Chaplaincy began.
Debbie Thrower
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Meet Cumbria’s latest Anna Chaplain – Joan Routledge
‘God has blessed me with this opportunity and surrounded me with those who have been an example, an encouragement…’ writes Joan Routledge.
Debbie Thrower
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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You’re invited to join us celebrate 100 years of BRF at our online service
Save the date! The BRF Centenary Service online is premiering at 3.00 pm on Sunday April 24. Register at brf.org.uk/centenary
Debbie Thrower
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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Easter Gifts so care home residents know they’re ‘not forgotten’
From Easter chicks lovingly knitted, to colouring resources with an Easter theme... find out how people are looking out for their care homes
Debbie Thrower
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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Christians on Ageing’s ‘plus’ magazine’s new editor – and you’re invited to a prestigious lecture
News from our colleagues at Christians on Ageing - not least - come and hear Professor Peter Coleman on faith in our later years
Debbie Thrower
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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Anna Chaplains join those from other spheres for ‘Chaplaincy Now’ in Kent
Postponed from 2020 due to Covid-19, 'It was clear participants valued the opportunity to tell their story,' said Julia Burton-Jones
Debbie Thrower
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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