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The best job in the Church
Lewis Rose
reveals his passion for pastoral work, and a new title
and website for industrial chaplains
Scottish industrial chaplains have a new name to keep
up with the modern vibrant workforce - Work Place Chaplaincy
Scotland.
To complement the new organisational name, Lewis
Rose, national co-ordinator, launched the new
website at the start of this month, www.wpcSCOTLAND.co.uk.
He felt the old title was out of touch:
"We have to move with the
times, when you mention industrial work you think of
the 60s, things like steel work and coal mining.
"We provide a chaplaincy service
to businesses all over Scotland. Our primary objective
is to support staff in whatever way they feel necessary,
and we feel the new title highlights our inclusiveness,
and the need for interfaith relations.
"I am delighted to work with other
religions. If we can't work with our brothers or sisters
of faith then what chance do we have?"
There are currently nine chaplains throughout Scotland, four
of which are employed by the Church of Scotland.
In
addition, there are over 50 voluntary chaplains ranging
from the Shetlands to the Borders. Their pastoral care
is available to workers in shopping centres, airports
and even power stations.
Lewis also spoke of
how much he enjoys his work:
"I really do believe I have
the best job in the Church. I get to meet lots of different
people, but the difference is they really want to see
me.
"At church, sometimes there
can be a sense of obligation to be there, and there
can be a feeling of a separation between the minister
and the congregation too.
"But I think people see me on the
same level as them, we really are no different, if anything
we are honoured guests in their workplace."
Ends.
Note to News Desks:
For enquires, or photo and interview possibilities, please contact Gordon Bell, media relations officer, on 0131 240 2243 or email gbell@cofscotland.org.uk
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Thursday 17, January 2008
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