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INTRODUCTION TO WPCS IN ABERDEEN

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Could you be involved in this rapidly expanding area of Christian Service? For those interested, or involved in workplace chaplaincy: Monday, 20th May Introduction to WPCS - 12.00noon to 2.00pm Salvation Army Citadel, 28 Castle Street, Aberdeen... More

Welcome to Edinburgh!

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Something in the news this week caught the eye of Chic Lidstone, Lead Chaplain (Support), and made him think about how life does not always work out the way we think it should. Here's Chic's comment : Did you see th... More

Ferryhill Parish Church, Friendship Team, make generous donation

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Ron Flett, Aberdeen City Centre Workplace Chaplain, was delighted to attend the service at Ferryhill Parish Church on Sunday (24th March) and share information about the work of Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland. During this service, Ron was prese... More

WPCS Chaplain - Hazel Brooks - Inspires Others

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Hazel Brooks, chaplain at Braehead Shopping Centre, has been described as an “inspiration” on International Women’s Day. The undernoted article appeared in the media last week. Inspirational Woman

WPCS Chaplain meets Siberian Firefighters

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Brian Porteous, Volunteer Chaplain is currently in Siberia at the World University Winter Games and happened to bump into the Krasnoyarsk firefighters! Brian is chaplain to the fire services - so it was particularly apt that he met a... More

WPCS -INTRODUCTION DAY

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Could you be involved in this rapidly expanding area of Christian Service? For those interested, or involved in workplace chaplaincy: Tuesday, 26th March, Introduction to WPCS - 12.00noon to 3.30pm Cornerstone House Centre, Cumbernauld &n... More

Coffee Club for Widowed Men

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A Coffee Club for Widowed Men is starting up on Tuesday, 5th March - 10.00am to 11.30am This is an initiative supported by Scotmid Funeral Directors. Esther Elliott (Edinburgh West Workplace and Community Chaplain) and Moira McDonald (Minister,... More

WPCS Represented at SCVO Exhibition - 'The Gathering'

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Falkirk Chaplain, Dan Rous, and Paul Wilson, Lead Chaplain Development, were networking with charities and voluntary groups at the 15th annual SCVO Exhibition 'The Gathering' in the SEC, Glasgow this week.

FIREFIGHTER'S WEDDING

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Firefighter Hilary Green arriving at her wedding with her colleagues from the Cupar Fire Station. Hilary and her husband Gary Marshall were married on Saturday 16 February 2019 by Chaplain Brian Porteous who is an Ordained Local Minister in the ... More

ABERDEEN CHAPLAINCY

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Ron Flett, (Aberdeen City Centre Work Place Chaplain), was one of a number of guests who attended a lunch, on Saturday 9th February, at Mannofield Parish Church and met the Moderator of Church of Scotland, Right Reverend Susan Brown. The guests... More

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MARBLE JAR FRIENDS

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Tuesday, 05 February 2019

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Brené’s daughter, Ellen, came back from school and slumped down dejectedly behind the door saying, “I will never trust anyone again”. It had been one of those awful days when she had shared something in confidence, something personal and was vulnerab...

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“Crossing the Rubicon”

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Wednesday, 09 January 2019

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It’s that time of year again when we look ahead and wonder what the New Year will hold! We can look forward with anticipation to opportunities and holidays, or dread what’s ahead. On holiday in Italy, I crossed a river called the Rubicon. “Crossing t...

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A Change in Altitude

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Thursday, 06 December 2018

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In 1997 Steve Fossett was at 24500 ft, trying to fly round the world in a hot-air balloon when he faced a serious problem. Steve takes up the story; “Whilst heading east across the Atlantic Ocean, the prevailing winds were carrying me straight for Li...

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Visit to Cameron House Chaplaincy

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Friday, 02 November 2018

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Chaplains visiting Cameron House on Wednesday got into the spirit of the day by dressing up as Little Miss Muffet and Jack O' Lantern. They then became spontaneous judges of the staff pumpkin crafting competition. We didn't hear the ...

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An Unsung Heroine

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Friday, 02 November 2018

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Lynne and Jacqueline went down to the dark and dusty basement to find some more loo rolls! When rummaging through cupboards they came across a treasure trove, not of money but the story of a heroine which had been forgotten for over 100 years ..........

Focus (Workplace Word, Chic Lidstone)

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Friday, 21 September 2018

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One day, an old Native American chief was walking by a river with his grandson. Thinking about what wisdom to impart to the boy, he told him that our minds are like rivers, in that to be fresh and healthy, they are always flowing. When they are not f...

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Steve Brown - Chaplain at Ayrshire Hospice (former WPCS Intern)

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Tuesday, 04 September 2018

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An article about inspirational hospice workers appeared in an edition of The Scottish Sun last week. One of the workers interviewed was Steve Brown, who was an Intern with WPCS before he was appointed Chaplain at Ayrshire Hospice. As chap...

Midlothian Council - Stobhill Depot Training Event (For Information Only)

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Tuesday, 04 September 2018

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Health and Wellbeing Poster On Thursday, 6th September, Midlothian Council are running a health and wellbeing event. This event is for the staff at Midlothian Council and Paul Hayes, Midlothian Council Chaplain and Paul Wilson, WPCS Central Scotland ...

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Passing Out Parade of Recruits at SFRS, Portlethen Training Centre

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Thursday, 30 August 2018

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Ron Flett, Aberdeen City Centre Chaplain, was invited to Portlethen Training Centre on 2nd August where he attended the Passing Out Parade of the newest recruits of SFRS. It's always a privilege for our chaplains to be invited to these ty...

Bon Accord Care Bid Farewell to a Senior Carer

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Thursday, 30 August 2018

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Residents in Gairn Court (Bon Accord Care) gatthered earlier this week to wish one of their senior carers/support workers a happy retirement and happy birthday. Sylvia has worked as Senior carer/support for the last 10 years, and we wish her both a H...

Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland Blog

INTRODUCTION TO WPCS IN ABERDEEN

Welcome to Edinburgh!

Ferryhill Parish Church, Friendship Team, make generous donation

WPCS Chaplain - Hazel Brooks - Inspires Others

WPCS Chaplain meets Siberian Firefighters

WPCS -INTRODUCTION DAY

Coffee Club for Widowed Men

WPCS Represented at SCVO Exhibition - 'The Gathering'

FIREFIGHTER'S WEDDING

ABERDEEN CHAPLAINCY

MARBLE JAR FRIENDS

“Crossing the Rubicon”

A Change in Altitude

Visit to Cameron House Chaplaincy

An Unsung Heroine

Focus (Workplace Word, Chic Lidstone)

Steve Brown - Chaplain at Ayrshire Hospice (former WPCS Intern)

Midlothian Council - Stobhill Depot Training Event (For Information Only)

Passing Out Parade of Recruits at SFRS, Portlethen Training Centre

Bon Accord Care Bid Farewell to a Senior Carer

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