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We're Recruiting - Edinburgh City Centre Chaplain

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Initially a 1 year contract with possible extension A partnership post between Edinburgh City Centre Churches Together (Together Churches) and Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland (WPCS), this role will provide pastoral care in secular workplac... More

The Dundee Nativity - Celebrating a Covid Christmas

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The Dundee Nativity, held in Dundee city centre when the Christmas Lights are turned on, is a project that was started 11 years ago by one of our chaplains, Allan Webster. Despite Coronavirus restrictions the organisers managed to produce an ho... More

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

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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

We're Recruiting - Edinburgh City Centre Chaplain

The Dundee Nativity - Celebrating a Covid Christmas

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

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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