Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Events and Services in Lincoln over the Holidays

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The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is here to support you through the festive period.

Please bear in mind that events are liable to change depending on what Tier Lincoln is in and if we re-enter lockdown. Always check before physically going to something or logging onto something virtual.

You can still access our services through the volunteer chaplain by contacting them directly. The Chaplaincy coordinator is available on this number 07500910372 for any emergency during the holiday period. He will check his emails daily as well.

Please note that Witham House will be closed for Christmas and New Year.

MFC café and chat available for week days 10-11am in December (except 24 – 26th December). If you are stressed, feeling lonely, pastoral support, learn about the chaplaincy, looking for friends, learn what is going on in the city, about local places of worship you can join us by clicking on the link and if you have any issues connecting on the zoom please email the chaplaincy coordinator. schellaiah@lincoln.ac.uk

Meeting ID: 872 6621 1772
Passcode: 709062
Access meeting here

Chaplains & Advisors

Baha’i

Clive Tully, Baha’i Faith Advisor is available for chats and pastoral support during holiday season.
Email: cliveatully@hotmail.co.uk

Catholic

Helen Townsend, Catholic Chaplain will be offering twice weekly Zoom meetings on Sundays at 4pm and Wednesdays at 5pm. There will also be lunchtime Zoom drop ins if needed on Sundays and Tuesdays between 1 and 2pm. Helen is also available to offer support if you need it. Please contact her for zoom link and for support:

Office Tel: 01522 528961

Email: helen@sthughslincoln.org.uk

Eckankar

Liz Mallett, Eckankar Chaplain, is also available for chats and pastoral support during the holiday season.

Email: emallett@lincoln.ac.uk to arrange.

Humanist

If you are wanting support during this time you can contact the Multifaith Chaplaincy Humanist Faith Advisor, Kate Harrison:
07799 468915 or 01507 600064
Web: https://humanist.org.uk/kateharrison/
Email: kate.harrison@humanistceremonies.co.uk

Jewish

The Multi Faith Chaplaincy Jewish Faith Advisor Mr Richard Dale will be available if you need any support at this time.
Email: rdale@dale-law.co.uk

Sikh

If you want to have a chat, need support or want to connect with the Sikh community Jasmine Sodhi, Sikh Faith Advisor is available for support during holiday season. Please email in the first instance jasmines@live.co.uk

Further information

City of Lincoln Council:
If needing help, food bank support etc you can phone the City of Lincoln Council on 01522 881188. If you are need of a food parcel form a food bank you can be phone the Council and they will send a referral to the food bank for you. They will be shut from 12pm on Christmas Eve, 24.12.20 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 29^th December. They will also be closed on New Years Day.

Sound of Soul event (online)
All are invited to experience chanting HU, contemplative time, and spiritual conversation with others of like heart. Experience the many benefits of chanting HU, a sacred sound and ancient mantra that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment.
Friday 4th December, 6 – 7.15 pm
Friday 18th December, 6 – 7.15 pm
To attend these online events, please register here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Spiritual Discussion (online)
Have you had spiritual Experience? 29th Nov, 2 – 3.15 pm
Please register here
Title to be confirmed: 13th December, 2-3.15 pm
More information on all the above: www.eckankar.org.uk

Methodist:
There will be Doorstep Carols
The Methodist Church will be offering online services
Please also view their YouTube channel

Orthodox Christians
For Orthodox staff and students, All Saints of Lincolnshire should – once the lockdown lifts – be open for usual Nativity services. That includes Christmas Vespers on Dec 24, and Divine Liturgy on Dec 25. However, due to social distancing regulations, please get in touch with Father Philip beforehand to check if there’s space: fr.philip@gmx.com .

While/if the lockdown continues, the church is still open for private prayer and individual pastoral support (such as confession etc) on Sunday afternoons from 4 – 6.30pm, and all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Father Philip should be contacted to book an appointment.
Carl Christopher, Lay Orthodox Chaplain is available for chats/support during the holiday session.

Yule Festival 2020 from the Pagan Chaplain. https://www.facebook.com/events/2982299388673790/?ti=ls

Churches

Night Life Cafe

Offering mental health support

Zoom cafes open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Go onto their Facebook page to message before 7.30pm to be sent the Zoom details for that night. They also offer phone support seven nights a week – 0300 011 1200

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