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...
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Dundee Listening Posts - Wellgate Centre
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...
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LISTENING POST BACK IN THE OVERGATE, DUNDEE
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...
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WPCS National Director - Andrew Gregg
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...
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Launch of new campaign to help prevent suicide in Scotland - UNITED TO PREVENT SUICIDE
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...
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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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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...
In or around Inverness and interested in learning more about workplace chaplaincy? Our free Introduction Evenings aim to help you find out more about WPCS and decide whether you'd like to train as one of our team of committed and friendly volunt...
Our 'Listening Posts' in shopping centres across the country are being welcomed as somewhere people can take time out to share worries and anxieties. Our next Inverness events are coming up soon.
