Mini-Conference - RESILIENCE: Adapting to life and moving forward.

This mini -conference is being organised by Workplace Chaplaincy Mission UK in conjunction with Cambridgeshire Workplace Chaplaincy.

Much has changed in the world of work over recent years, not least due to the Brexit, the Covid pandemic, climate change, personal worries for oneself or a loved one, grief and now a cost of living crisis and the devastating news from Ukraine, sending shock waves around the world. How have we coped and can continue to cope with such uncertainty and fears? And how can we hold on to hope for the future?

Of course, we have our faith. But we also have the power of RESILIENCE within us to help us and give us the strength to offer support to others.

The first speaker will be JANE THOMPSON, Development & Administrative Assistant for Cambridgeshire Workplace Chaplaincy. Read more about Jane below.

Jane will be introducing the subject of resilience, discussing the different types and tools we an use and how it applies to workplace chaplains.

The second speaker will be ALAN NICHOLLS of the Money & Pensions Service. Read more about Alan below.

Alan will be looking at resilience in practice, with particular focus on money issues. As the increasing cost of living is beginning to bite hard for some of those who support (as well as for some chaplains themselves), Alan will provide some sound guidance on how we can help and offer support to those who find themselves facing anxiety over financial matters.

This will be a practical session where chaplains will learn some tools to enhance the support they are able to offer .

The session will close with a short period of reflection and prayer.

This mini-conference is aimed at those fulfilling a workplace chaplaincy role. However, it is an OPEN event and anyone who is interested in the topic is very welcome to attend. Please invite others to come along if you think they will be interested.

The speakers will start promptly at 14:00 and will finish on time at 15:30.

Networking

Some mini-conference attendees enjoy the opportunity to chat with others and share experiences. Their will be a brief opportunity for networking before and after the main session.

The Zoom room will be open from 13:45 and will remain open for a longer period after the main session, for those of you who would like to use this time to network with other workplace chaplains from around the country. If you would a private online room for your conversations during this networking time, you may send a message in the online chat facilities and this will be arranged.

The mini -conference is being organised by Workplace Chaplaincy Mission UK in conjunction with Cambridgeshire Workplace Chaplaincy.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE WORKPLACE CHAPLAINCY have 40 chaplains working across their county. More can be found out about them at https://cambsworkplacechaplaincy.org.uk/

They have recently been working in collaboration with Everyone Health in Cambridgeshire to assist them as they promote Healthy Workplaces by improving the health and wellbeing of their employees.

WORKPLACE CHAPLAINCY MISSION UK, (WCM UK) is a national network of workplace chaplains and others engaged in connecting faith, work and the economy.

We are run by our members and keep in touch with one another, produce training resources and run conferences and events to promote learning and the development of the Church’s mission in the economy. We seek to raise the profile of Workplace Mission and chaplaincy and advocate for a more just, equitable and sustainable economy. Membership is available to individuals as well as regional and local chaplaincy teams. We are a registered charity (number 1092245).

More information on WCM UK and about how to become a member can be found on the website at  https://www.workchaplaincyuk.org.uk/

Jane Thompson is the Development and Administrative Assistant for Cambridgeshire Workplace Chaplaincy.

In her role at CWC Jane has assisted the charity in recently developing their ‘Workplace Wellbeing Hub’ website (a website of resources for managers, employees and their families) and has also worked with the charity on their programme events and fundraising. Jane is a marketing professional with over 20 years experience in the charity sector, and has been self employed for the last 5 years working with a wide range of social enterprises and charities.

Alan Nicholls is the Regional Manager for the East of England at the Money and Pensions Service.

Previously he worked at Lloyds Banking Group for 14 years influencing their financial inclusion, financial education, credit union and Universal Credit multi-brand strategies. He served on the group’s East of England Regional Ambassador Executive Committee, as well as attending the Money Advice Service’s financial capability steering groups and UK Finance’s Financial Inclusion and Capability Forum. Alan is also a board director for Harlowsave Credit Union and trustee for ‘Home’ charity.