Why do we have a Club Chaplain?

Can I add my thanks for the explanation, that was all I was interested in Not my thread and no intention was ever made to discuss religion, just an answer to a question from a concerned / interested member.

I agree, Dave. I'm interested in the role of the Chaplain and understanding that will let us see why CC believe it's a necessary one. 

Thanks for the explanation Rochelle,  On the CC rallies I attended there were always church services on a Sunday morning held on the rally field. It was not compulsory to attend so some did some didnt.

If having a Priest on a rally is of  help to somebody then it can only be a good thing.

K

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Now the thread is finished with, who blew your trumpet and my time has nothing to do with you, butt out.

You see Rochelle, this is antagonism by a the usual suspect.

100+ Posts on a non issue like this, I think some have  too much time on thier hands

For goodness sake, David! It is not a non-issue to some. Have some respect for the OP. As for time on their hands - your irony gene is in overdrive again. Talk about inappropriate!

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I see the Chaplain provides advice to the Chairman and Exec. Still did the TV programme though :)

Assuming his services are free I see no problem. The club has far greater things to deal with than worrying about that.

I see the sainsburys have a Chaplin ,but it won't stop me shopping there, most large company's have them, for some reason.......

Hi all.

As a very infrequent user of Club Together, I wasn't aware of this interesting discussion until this evening. As hubby to the subject of debate though, I thought you might appreciate the following response from the old gal herself ...

Hi all.

Having recently been made aware of this discussion on Club Together, I've now read the full thread with some interest, but cannot reply directly as to log on I have to be the primary club member - that honour is Paul's alone.

I guess it's just a discussion that is simply asking why do we have a club Chaplain. I assume it was an historical position as I believe there has only been two prior to me; my predecessor, Revd Canon Steph Roberts, having fulfilled the role since 1988.

I'm have to say that as I work full time in parish, my help to members is unfortunately limited, but I may be contacted via head office. Chaplaincy for me includes pastoral care and a confidential ear to those with faith and those without. I have many years of working in multi faith environments - from schools, prisons, hospitals and parish. Nothing surprises me now!

Following Steph's retirement, I was approached by East Grinstead initially to conduct the church service at the National at Cornbury; subsequently I was invited to take on the role of Chaplain. As a result I have been asked to run services for special events over the yeas rather than everyday rallies. Such activity happened to include last year's Southern Centres bi-annual rally where judging cakes and handicrafts was an unexpected delight (where I was caught on camera....). In addition I was asked to be a member of Club Council, which as you will be aware is a voluntary role.

Both my husband Paul and I, with our daughter, work with our local centre on the committee and we rally as often as our circumstances allow.

Revd Hazel

I'm sure they will be some further conversation, but please bear with, if a quick reply isn't forthcoming.