Bristol Harbourside Chaplaincy


In September 2023 Bristol Chaplaincy launched a new chaplaincy service, providing support to organisations and individuals that are located in and around the Bristol Harbourside. The harbourside chaplaincy team will be providing support for:

  • Harbourside Businesses

  • Tourist Attractions

  • Cafe’s and Restaurants

  • Harbourside Community Groups

  • Boat Owners and Residents

  • Visitors to the floating harbour

Our friendly chaplains will be out and about in the harbour areas every Friday, they are always up for a chat and love to stop off for a coffee and piece of cake whenever they are given the opportunity. Just say hello and they will absolutely have ‘Time to Talk’.

We are all human - it’s natural to sometimes feel the weight of life. It’s also natural to want to talk to someone. So, chaplaincy provides a safe environment and a compassionate ear where you can discuss anything. Whatever life brings, whether in work or personal life, we want to support and help you move forward.

One-to-one Support

Each week we have a limited number of bookable one-to-one appointments available for us to take the time to give you the dedicated support that you need.

We are available to meet in a number of different environments and locations to suit your preference. The options we have available are as follows:

  • A coffee shop located around the harbourside.

  • Our purpose built wide-beam barge that is moored in Temple Quay.

  • A meeting room at the harbour masters offices in Underfall Yard.

Or alternatively you could go for a walk around the harbourside with one of our chaplains and chat on the go.

Temple Quay Chaplaincy Hub

Every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11am and 2pm we have a ‘chaplaincy hub’ located on a wide-beam barge in Temple Quay. Feel free jut to drop in and use the space for a moment of calm. A chaplain will also be available to chat with you.

For more information about our Temple Quay Chaplaincy Hub, click here.