“Would you like a duck?” was the question asked in Princes Street Gardens at the Church of Scotland’s Heart & Soul event. Rarely were the ducks less than enthusiastically received (together with sweeties and WPCS leaflets). “Why ducks...
Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland Blog
The steepness of a hill
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
From the book "I Heard God Laughing" by Hafiz - Chic Lidstone gives his rendition
Cast All Your Votes for Dancing
Taking Time to Pause
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
Chic shares some thoughts based on a video from Nicky Gumbel entitled Choose Faith Not Fear
Suggestions for well being - feelings of Claustrophobia
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
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...
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Taking The Test
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...
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COULD YOU BE OUR NEXT VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN?
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 settin...
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Use ALL Your Resources
A young lad wanted to help in the garden so his dad gave him a job to do; to remove an old tree stump “using all the resources available to him”.
He set to with gusto, and at the end of the day returned crestfallen. He had tried everything and u...
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West Chaplains say congratulations to Marion Perry........
Cate Adams and some of the volunteer chaplains, including Jack Quinn, from the West had their Team meeting this week. This was a particularly special team meeting as it was the last one before Marion Perry gets married. We look forward to...
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An article, highlighting how partnering with churches helps Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland (WPCS) realise our aims to meet the pastoral and spiritual need of people in the workplace, appeared in the most recent edition of The Presbytery of Edin...
One of our East of Scotland Chaplains, Geoff Findlay, visited the Scottish Parliament recently to attend a Serve Scotland reception.
He attended as a guest of Fred Drummond, from the Evangelical Christian Alliance. The event was held to celebra...
David Londsdale, one of our trustees, will be taking part in his first ever marathon on 21st May - the inaugural Great Stirling Marathon.
David's reasons for doing this are two fold - to raise money for WPCS and also to get fitter. He's been in...
An Easter message from East of Scotland Regional Organisor, Chic Lidstone - I never tire of how snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils after pushing through cold and dark days, announce that Spring is here and winter is all but past.
But did y...
In this month's workplace word, East of Scotland Regional Organisor, Chic Lidstone, poses the question 'how heavy is a glass of water?' Read on to find the answer.
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching about stress management. As s...
At the board meeting, held in Glasgow on 21 February, the CEO and Trustees bid farewell to Sir Iain McMillan CBE, who has service on the Board since 2000.
Sir Iain was instrumental in guiding the former Industrial Mission Trust (IMT) and the Scottish...
How closely do you look at the coins in your pocket or purse? East of Scotland Regional Organiser Chic Lidstone was inspired by a £2 coin when considering his latest 'Workplace Word'. He shares these thoughts here:
Have you ever noticed the inscripti...
Heartfelt congratulations and thanks to Falkirk chaplains Kay and John Brown (pictured) who recently received their Five-year Volunteering Certificate for their chaplaincy services to retail and business workers in Falkirk.
At a special lunch in...
We had an encouraging turnout at our Introduction Evening in Dumbarton on Tuesday (February 7).
Warm thanks to Lennox Church in the town for enabling us to hold the event, which ran from 6 pm until 9.30 pm and was covered in the local paper - t...
