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Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy team serves the whole of our YMCA St Paul’s Group community, both internal and external, putting the Association’s vision and objectives into practice. Chaplaincy provides pastoral, emotional and spiritual support to staff team, residents and service users across our charity. Our Chaplaincy services are available to people of all faiths or none. Our most important role is simply being there for anyone and no matter what their spiritual beliefs, religion, faith, background, circumstance or difficulties they are facing; we are there to listen and help. The pastoral support we provide is personal and non-judgemental.

We believe that everyone should be able to develop their full potential in body, mind and spirit. In addition to listening, we provide a variety of Chaplaincy programs that encourage team, community and residents:

Spirit

Together we explore faith and spirituality and learn how these affect our daily lives.

Body

We offer opportunities to exercise and link with physical health.

Mind

We run various groups supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Ways to Support YMCA St Paul's Group Chaplaincy

Volunteering

Prayer

Help fund a project

Practical Gifts

We have a variety of volunteer roles available across different sites around London.

Mental health supporters – one to one and/or in small support groups – some experience of working alongside those experiencing mental health issues would be helpful
Pastoral listening ear – general listening, mentoring and coaching
Drop-in hosts – chatting, making tea and coffee, being available, creating community
Group work facilitators – helping our Chaplains lead small groups, leading activities, inspiring discussion
Gym buddies/ session support – linking our residents into the gym sessions, providing support as they get fitter, healthier and improve their wellbeing.
Transition support – helping our Chaplains to support residents who are moving on into further accommodation

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