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Dundee Listening Posts - Wellgate Centre

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Geoff Findlay (WPCS Dundee City Chaplain) was delighted to return to the Overgate with his Listening Post last month. It's now the turn of the Wellgate! The launch of the Listening Post at the Wellgate is on Tuesday 24th Nov at 10am.&nbs... More

LISTENING POST BACK IN THE OVERGATE, DUNDEE

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Tuesday 20th October marked the return of the Listening Post at Dundee's Overgate Shopping Centre. Geoff Findlay (Dundee City Chaplain) was delighted to be back with his first Listening Post since Covid restrictions came into force. The Overgat... More

WPCS National Director - Andrew Gregg

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Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland (WPCS) has announced a new head as it seeks to minister to the changing landscape of business during the Covid-19 epidemic. An article, introducing Andrew Gregg, has been published in this month's Life & Work (Magaz... More

Launch of new campaign to help prevent suicide in Scotland - UNITED TO PREVENT SUICIDE

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United to Prevent Suicide is a social movement of people from all across Scotland, who are united in a shared belief that each and every one of us has a role to play in preventing suicide. Today (10th September, 2020) is World Suicide Prevention Day... More

The steepness of a hill

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University studies have shown what we know already; that facing a challenge with a friend makes it easier! so lets stay in touch with each as we all face this challenge, and do it together! The Steepness Of A Hill

Cast All Your Votes for Dancing

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From the book "I Heard God Laughing" by Hafiz - Chic Lidstone gives his rendition Cast All Your Votes for Dancing

Taking Time to Pause

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At this time, it is important for us all to take time to Pause and Breathe. Here are some words from Chic Lidstone (Interim CEO).

Choose Faith Not Fear

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Chic shares some thoughts based on a video from Nicky Gumbel entitled Choose Faith Not Fear

Suggestions for well being - feelings of Claustrophobia

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Andy Gregg workplace chaplain in Edinburgh shares some suggestions on how to sustain mental well being when we may be feeling stuck or claustrophobic while working from home.

Message from Chic Lidstone

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In these difficult, and unprecedented times, we are hoping to publish occasional blogs. These are intended to offer support and guidance as we navigate our way through the days and weeks ahead. Please do not hesitate to contact any of our... More

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Taking The Test

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Thursday, 05 March 2020

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One night four college students stayed out late partying and having a good time. They forgot they had an exam the next day and celebrated late in to the night, not even thinking of looking at any books or preparing. In the morning, when reality daw...

DRIFTING

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Monday, 03 February 2020

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A friend who fishes off the North Carolina coast told me this story some years ago. After a day fishing Jack Frost (honestly that is his name!) was on his way back to harbour and had set the autopilot while he was busy on deck tidying up ready for re...

SFRS and WPCS Chaplain Visit Chamelon Community Centre

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Tuesday, 21 January 2020

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Last month, WPCS Chaplain, Susan Marshall, (second right in photo) and other groups from the local Camelon community, including from Falkirk Vineyard Church, attended a successful CPR training event at Camelon Community Centre, led by Red Watch ...

Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament

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Thursday, 16 January 2020

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Geoff Findlay, Dundee City Centre Chaplain and Pastor at Lifegate Church, Dundee, had the honour of leading the Scottish Parliament in their Time for Reflection prior to the start of parliamentary business on Tuesday (14th January). Geoff'...

Preparing for Christmas

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Tuesday, 10 December 2019

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Esther Elliott (Edinburgh West Workplace and Community Chaplain), with Corstorphine Old Parish Church, has organised a couple of pre-Christmas activities in the West of Edinburgh - - A sheep trail in the Gyle Centre from 2nd to 18th December -&...

Burning the candle at both ends

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Tuesday, 05 November 2019

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As the days begin to get shorter, needing more light in the evenings we don’t normally reach for a candle, but a light switch, these days. Today we say “burning the candle at both ends” to mean living life at a crazy and unsustainable pace. It may be...

Carols for Christian Aid

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Tuesday, 05 November 2019

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Make 1 December Christian Aid Sunday in your church.................... Christian Aid are encouraging Churches across Scotland to sing the Christian Aid Carol, When out of poverty is born, at services on 1 December. If you would like...

Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland - Foundation Training

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Monday, 07 October 2019

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Work Place Chaplaincy (WPCS) Edinburgh is offering a six week intensive programme of work place chaplaincy training this Autumn. This programme covers the essential training modules for anyone interested in becoming a work place chaplain with ...

OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINCY IN DUNDEE

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Monday, 30 September 2019

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Please use the attached poster to further promote this introduction session in your churches and places of worship. Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland Introduction Session Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland aims to meet people where they are - in the setting...

Outreach Officer Opportunity - St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Edinburgh

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Thursday, 29 August 2019

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St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Lothian Road, Edinburgh are looking to appoint an Outreach Officer on a full time basis for 1 year (Sheppard Scholar) - to engage with the business and arts community in Edinburgh's vibrant West End. This exciting n...

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Dundee Listening Posts - Wellgate Centre

LISTENING POST BACK IN THE OVERGATE, DUNDEE

WPCS National Director - Andrew Gregg

Launch of new campaign to help prevent suicide in Scotland - UNITED TO PREVENT SUICIDE

The steepness of a hill

Cast All Your Votes for Dancing

Taking Time to Pause

Choose Faith Not Fear

Suggestions for well being - feelings of Claustrophobia

Message from Chic Lidstone

Taking The Test

DRIFTING

SFRS and WPCS Chaplain Visit Chamelon Community Centre

Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament

Preparing for Christmas

Burning the candle at both ends

Carols for Christian Aid

Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland - Foundation Training

OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINCY IN DUNDEE

Outreach Officer Opportunity - St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Edinburgh

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