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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · 9d

It was a privilege to be a fly on the wall and listen to this conversation. Well worth a listen

FCG Chaplaincy Hub @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social · 9d

One podcast episode hot on the heels of another: In this Black History Month special edition our panel share their lived experiences of chaplaincy in the UK – affirming identity, dismantling stereotypes & witnessing to God’s liberating love.
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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · 16d

The day in March will be shaped around how we can use case studies to better understand our work, develop practice and demonstrate value.
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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · 16d

Stimulating day with colleagues planning our @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social 2nd chaplaincy CoNNECT day which brings practitioners educators, providers &supporters of chaplaincy across different contexts together.
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FCG Chaplaincy Hub @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social · Sep 11

Adolescence is a British crime drama series following 13yo Jamie who's accused of murdering his classmate. Katie. It explores themes of toxic masculinity, social alienation & the impact of crime on families. Join this free webinar to explore issues raised: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adolescenc...

A yellow and gray poster with a picture of a young person and the text: Join us for a timely webinar exploring the powerful themes raised in Netflix's Adolescence. This gripping drama highlights challenges facing today's youth - peer pressure, cyberbullying, toxic masculinity, online radicalization, and violence. Together, we'll discuss what issues the series raises for our churches, and how we can begin to understand them.

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · May 22

Another fascinating conversation to be part of. Thanks again, @sarahfcg.bsky.social for guiding our conversation around the topic.

FCG Chaplaincy Hub @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social · May 20

The latest episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast has been released, exploring the different relationships chaplains have with the places where they work. Part of the institutions or merely guests? Discover the answers our guests give as you listen: chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-7-in...

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · May 22

Given my interest in ritual, I'm hoping to join the session on Tuesday morning looking at 'the use of ritual within and as an aid to Operation Stress Management’ by British soldiers

Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Apr 29

Lovely day helping facilitate a team day for the chaplaincy department at South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust on virtue ethics based at their Stratford-upon-Avon site. Lots of good reflection on what motivates us and the virtues that form our practice (and we should habituate).

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FCG Chaplaincy Hub @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social · Apr 23

Sending our condolences to our Catholic friends and colleagues across the chaplaincy teams where we work together and beyond.
www.freechurches.org.uk/news/2025/4/...

A Statement from the Moderator of the Free Churches Group on the Passing of Pope Francis — Free Churches Group

Today the Free Churches Group join many around the world in expressing condolences to the global Catholic community, and in recognising the life and work of Pope Francis, who carried out his duties as...

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Apr 10

Looking forward to a day at Luther King House in #Manchester mapping out the different capabilities and outcome indicators required for CPE, the UK Board of Healthcare #Chaplaincy, and different academic providers chaplaincy courses.

Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Apr 8

I've really enjoyed each of the conversations we had with each link of the podcast chain. Multifaith (and belief) working is such an important part of chaplaincy in so many settings.

FCG Chaplaincy Hub @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social · Apr 8

The latest episode of our #ChaplaincyChain podcast is now out, exploring the joys and challenges of multi-faith working within chaplaincy.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-6-un...

Episode 6: Unlocking the secrets of multi-faith chaplaincy

From unexpected beginnings to deeply fulfilling careers, this episode weaves together the inspiring stories of multi-faith chaplains. Hear how their personal journeys led them to serve diverse communi...

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Alan Rusbridger @arusbridger.bsky.social · Mar 22

Now they’re cancelling Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. And Greenpeace may have to shut up shop in the US. Where are the howls of outrage from the free speech campaigners? My Column app.prospectmagazine.co.uk/story/69571/...

How Ben and Jerry’s ice cream exposed the limits of Trump’s free speech world

Companies that speak about social justice or the environment are under threat like never before.

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Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · Mar 22

And reupping my piece from yesterday about Netanyahu’s naked self-interest in restarting this war (and indeed everything else his government does) www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/middle...

Benjamin Netanyahu's naked self-interest

In service of his political survival, the Israeli leader has restarted a war, killing hundreds of Palestinians. Now he wants the intelligence chief an...

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Mar 22

Returning to Northampton, where I was a curate, to speak about Healthcare Chaplaincy at the #NTCG #ChaplainsCommissian @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Mar 1

Just internet searched for a reading for moving house (putting a little ceremony together) and got lots of advice for final gas/electric meter readings. May need some different search terms!

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Feb 19

I thought of this quote from episode 5 of the #chaplaincychain podcast today particularly as NHS England have written to Trusts asking for information about 'how chaplains are engaged in Trusts' and the 'what range of services are provided'.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Feb 19

It was exciting to be part of this day and see the energy and enthusiasm in the room for chaplaincy in its many settings and guises. The need to demonstrate value is shared across settings and providers and I look forward to continued conversations about how we can work on this together.

FCG Chaplaincy Hub @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social · Feb 19

Our first CoNNECT Day (Chaplaincy: opportunity for Networking, Nurturing, Encouragement & Community Together) took place last week. It was great to see practitioners, educators & providers of chaplaincy services come together & explore questions relating to funding, training & demonstrating benefit.

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Feb 14

Great to see that Episode 5 of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast is now out exploring the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy.
chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-5-wh...

Episode 5: Why research matters

Wider commitment to chaplaincy can often seem fragile. In this episode, we explore the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy.

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FCG Chaplaincy Hub @fcg-chaplaincyhub.bsky.social · Jan 30

Nourishing Roots day provide chaplains with an opportunity to reflect on the spiritual resources that help motivate & sustain them in their work. To make our session on the 19th March viable we need people to sign up in the next few days:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nourishing...

Nourishing Roots - at Oriel College Oxford, with Rev. Grace Allick

A day of reflection , restoration and retreat for chaplains with Rev Grace Allick, held at Oriel College, Oxford.

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Jan 24

Two of the things that I'm passionate about are good entry routes into healthcare chaplaincy & ongoing high-quality CPD inc, leadership training. It was good to discuss the importance of lifelong learning in this episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast chaplaincychain.co.uk/episode-4-li...

Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Dec 20

Great to see this episode out in the wild. Hoping we can get episodes out a bit more regularly through 2025. Here's a quote from me about the importance of reflection on practice for chaplaincy.

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Mark @markonhistravels.bsky.social · Nov 18

This applies to quite a lot of cycling related bit and pieces - I'd imagine maybe similar for you @davewalker.bsky.social ??

Dave Walker @davewalker.bsky.social · Nov 18

Decluttering drawing. [Aside: Household Problems now available in greetings card and t-shirt form: davewalkershop.com/household-pr... ]

Drawing of cardboard box with things visible inside. Written on the side: 'Yes, I will list all this stuff on the well-known online selling website, but not today'.

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