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A week in the life of a prison chaplain

A week in the life of a prison chaplain. Saturday 17 th April 2010 Dovedale House. Running order. Introduction to prison life Some of the things we have to do Some of the other things we do Some of the challenges Some of the joys Questions. Introduction to prison life.

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A week in the life of a prison chaplain

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  1. A week in the life of a prison chaplain Saturday 17th April 2010 Dovedale House

  2. Running order • Introduction to prison life • Some of the things we have to do • Some of the other things we do • Some of the challenges • Some of the joys • Questions

  3. Introduction to prison life

  4. Introduction to prison life

  5. The team • Multi-faith • Multi-denominational Jane, Gerald, Mohammed, Joe, John, Steve, Roger, Ajmer, Said, Sarah

  6. Some of the things we have to do • Statutory duties • Worship • Baptism (where appropriate) • Pastoral care – for trainees and staff

  7. Some of the other things we do • Links with education and other departments • Wing presence • Dealing with bereavement • Faith-based groups • Other chaplaincy groups (lifers / GGG)

  8. Some of the other things we do • Community links / volunteers • Family relationships • Family days • Being dad • Visits – children’s area • Liaison

  9. Some of the other things we do • Exhibitions / speakers

  10. Some of the challenges • Never quite knowing what you’ll face • Working for an institution • Some of the cases that we meet • Working in a multi-faith team • Being put on the spot!

  11. Some of the joys • Being at the coal face • Seeing people grow and move on • Seeing people come to faith • Contact with those who wouldn’t normally contemplate going to church

  12. Questions Over to you …

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