Chaplains

Chaplaincy Forum

In this diocese, we seek to support a variety of Chaplains exercising a vital ministry in hospitals, schools, hospices, the armed forces, prisons, to various faith groups including the emergency services, and in the workplace. The Chaplaincy Forum brings together those who co-ordinate chaplaincy in their particular sector.

The Forum is co-ordinated by

The Right Reverend Karen Gorham  Acting Bishop of Salisbury Bishop of Sherborne 01258 444521 bishop.sherborne@salisbury.anglican.org    On social media:

Police Chaplaincy

The Revd Canon Simon Evans Chaplain to Dorset Police Regional Co-ordinator National Association of Police Chaplains (SW) 07711 301878 simon@evansonline.info

Chaplaincy in Schools

As a valued, supported, sustainable Christian presence in a secondary school, Chaplaincy has a long and vital history in church schools. It is also a new and developing ministry in maintained schools and colleges. More here 

Agricultural & Rural Chaplaincy

The Revd Richard Kirlew Rural Officer (Dorset) 01963 23570, 07966 754110 rural.chaplaincy@btinternet.com On social media:

Chaplain to Gypsies and Travellers

The Revd Jonathan Herbert Chaplain to Gypsies and Travellers jonathanherbert1@hotmail.co.uk

Gypsies and Travellers form the largest minority ethnic groups in our area. Jonathan offers training for clergy and others who may be working with Gypsies, Travellers, Showmen, and Boat People; travels around the Southwest of England visiting those communities and groups; and can help with mediation when the needs and wishes of Gypsies and Travellers give rise to tensions in local parishes.
 

Chaplain to the Deaf Community

Many deaf people regard themselves as being members of a distinct language group rather than as being disabled. Neil can offer advice on including deaf people in the full life of their parishes. More here; visit the 'Churches Open for All' page here; download his calling card here.
 

Learning Disability and Homelessness

Keith Thomasson Senior Chaplain and Spirituality Advisor, Alabaré 07500 788148  k.thomasson@alabare.co.uk

Alabaré Christian Care & Support offers Christian Chaplaincy to those who are vulnerable due to Learning Disability or Homelessness.
 

Chaplaincy to the Armed Forces 

The Ven Alan Jeans  Archdeacon of Sarum 01722 438662  adsarum@salisbury.anglican.org  On social media:

Dorset and Wiltshire have some significant military establishments. Each establishment hosts chaplains, known as Padres, under the direction of the Royal Army Chaplains’ Department or the Royal Naval Chaplaincy Service. More here 
 

Law Courts Chaplaincy

Joanna Woodd Lay Chaplain to Salisbury Law Courts chaplain4.slc@gmail.com

Leaflet here.
 

Chaplaincy Hub

Steve Inglis Ministry for Mission (M4M) Resource Officer LDMT 01722 411944 steve.inglis@salisbury.anglican.org  On social media:

Steve resources our Salisbury based Chaplaincy HUB, particularly for part-time and voluntary chaplains including Street Pastors, those working in the law courts and with the charity Alabaré.

Cathedral Chaplaincy

Bill Smith Salisbury Cathedral Head Chaplain 01722 324861 chapbillsmith@aol.com

Chaplains at Salisbury provide an outreach pastoral ministry to the visitors. They offer pastoral care, prayer, answer questions about the Christian Faith and conduct mid week Holy Communion Services. They are on duty for 3 hours each Monday to Saturday. There are about 30 in the team.