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Harbourside Chaplaincy
about 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:
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Harbourside Businesses
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Tourist Attractions
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Cafes and Restaurants
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Harbourside Community Groups
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Boat Owners and Residents
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Visitors to the floating harbour
Our friendly chaplains will be out and about in the harbour areas every Thursday and 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’.
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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.
about Bristol Harbourside Chaplaincy Listening Services
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:
1. Harbourside Businesses
2. Tourist Attractions
3. Cafe’s and Restaurants
4. Harbourside Community Groups
5. Boat Owners and Residents
6. 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.
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We are available to meet in a number of different environments and locations to suit your preference:
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A coffee shop located around the harbourside.
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Our purpose built wide-beam barge that is moored in Temple Quay.
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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.
testimonials
Chaplaincy Stories
Enormous thank you for your time and listening ears last week. It was a true gift.
'Listening Appointment' Client
There is so much that goes on in the city centre to support the homeless but there isn’t anybody joining up all the services. Is this something a chaplaincy service could do?
Passerby from Temple Quay
When I tell people I’m a minister of a church, it often closes the conversation. When I tell people that I’m a chaplain, they lean in.
Church Leader & Chaplain
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:
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A coffee shop located around the harbourside.
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Our purpose built wide-beam barge that is moored in Temple Quay.
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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.
FAQ
Common Questions
Chaplaincy is a recognised profession that provides a compassionate, safe and confidential service. Chaplaincy can bring faith, hope, care, support and guidance in everyday life, enabling people to move forward through the challenges they face.
As the old saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved. Often, by talking through a circumstance, whether it’s a family problem, a work stress issue or just day-to-day anxieties, you can get clarity on your situation. Chaplains listen and help to share the load of life.
We want to safeguard you and others, and we offer a 100% confidential service. There are specific legal requirements where we will not be able to keep confidentiality in a few very limited cases. Please feel free to ask for more information.
We offer a suite of services that can proactively help you and your workforce with well-being initiatives. From a calendar of events to a chaplain being available on-site offering 1:1 sessions and other support opportunities. A bespoke service can be agreed to meet your organisation’s specific requirements. See our Business Partnerships page for more information.
You may wish to attend one of our connection points or you can find one of our street chaplains who will be able to help you, out and about in the city centre during the day. You can find out more about our chaplains on the About Us page, to help you choose who you connect with. You can also request a one-to-one appointment with us on our listening services page.
Regardless of your faith or belief system, we are still here to listen. If you would rather speak to someone who share’s your views, then let us know and we can connect you with a chaplain from your religion.
Firstly, we aim to show compassion to all those who connect with a chaplain. In your 1:1, we will chat with you about whatever is on your mind, and the meeting will last approximately 45 minutes. Don’t worry, the coffee is on us!
There are many aspects of our service we offer free of charge to individuals. Please contact us if you would like to find out more or if you would like to donate to Bristol Chaplaincy so that we can continue to help others.
If you have any specific prayer requests, then please email them to info@bristolchaplaincy.co.uk,. We will pray for you and would love to keep in touch and hear good news stories of prayers being answered.
