Anna Chaplain Gathering and Candlemas Service

We will gather as a network of Anna Chaplains in the Diocese of Portsmouth in Becket Hall for an opportunity for fellowship and inspiration in the Anna Chaplaincy Ministry. The theme of our day will be ‘Living Stones’, based on 1 Peter 2:5 and how our lives, our stories in God, are being built into a spiritual house.

Light lunch will be served, giving a chance for networking and fellowship.

The Diocesan Anna Chaplain Coordinator, Emma Sneddon, will be hosting the event with guest speakers from the charity Truth Be Told. You can find more about Truth be Told here. You will hear from the charity about how they started and stories of how their ministry has brought generations together through storytelling. There will also be a chance for a mini-workshop to get an insight into using storytelling in your ministry.

In the early evening, we will move over to the Cathedral for a special Candlemas service with Bishop Jonathan, where he will recommission Anna Chaplains in our Diocese.

Come ready to inspire and be inspired.

Booking

Places are offered free of charge and you are welcome to come for as much of the day as you are able.

Programme

• Light lunch served in Becket Hall from 12:45pm (please indicate any dietary requirements when booking).
• The main afternoon will start from 1:30pm.
• We will move to the Cathedral at 4:15pm for light refreshments.
• Candlemas service to commence at 5:45pm and end at 6:30pm.

Dietary Requirements

Please advise of any dietary requirements you may have when you book the ticket – a form will appear after you click on ‘book’.