Why do we have a Club Chaplain?

Thanks Rochelle that explains things.

I wasn't aware that the Club had such a strong link to organised religion when I joined and as such I shall be reviewing my membership when it is due

I appreciate the response

Thanks for that, Rochelle. 

However, I can't envisage issues that the Chairman and Exec Committee would need pastoral advice about in relation to caravanning.

There are religious services at Club rallies ?  I had no idea ! 

There are religious services at Club rallies ?  I had no idea ! 

It would appear that there are!

I've just called another nationwide leisure organisation whose arrangements are very different and probably better matched to my personal preferences

I am a person who has no religion. Does it matter to me if the club has a chaplain and conducts religious services? Not in the least. Live and let live.

I am a person who has no religion. Does it matter to me if the club has a chaplain and conducts religious services? Not in the least. Live and let live.

That is your view.  Mine differs from that.  Allow me the courtesy of your final sentence.

Thanks for that, Rochelle. 

However, I can't envisage issues that the Chairman and Exec Committee would need pastoral advice about in relation to caravanning.

I can Tinny, think back to last Wednesday evening, some guidance might have been most welcome 

I am a person who has no religion. Does it matter to me if the club has a chaplain and conducts religious services? Not in the least. Live and let live.

That is your view.  Mine differs from that.  Allow me the courtesy of your final sentence.

I have no wish to impose my view on anyone else at all. My comment was intended say exactly that and I believe the final sentence in my view qualifies that.  

Sorry Mitsi I may have misread you there

Hi everyone,

Revd Hazel Charlton has a full time position within the Church and her role with The Club is voluntary and unpaid, as indeed are all of our Committee and Club Council members.  She is an active caravanner and also happens to be a Caravan Club Centre member in her local area.  She is appointed by the Executive Committee, also happens to serve on Club Council as a Nominated member, more of which can be found under the About Us section on the website. 

She conducts religious services at The National, last year at Cornbury, this year at Weston Park, and has also attended some Centre rallies to do similar; however, her role is inevitably limited by her other commitments, but she is able to provide advice to the Chairman and the Executive Committee on matters related to her profession, which will be in support of all that they are doing for The Club and its members.

Rochelle, one more question, please. Is the Rev Charlton's role within CC non-denominational? For instance, would she comfort, counsel and advise people on matters outside of CofE (which appears to be her in denomination) and outside of Christianity?