Festival of Chaplaincy

The first Lincolnshire Festival of Chaplaincy will be held at Lincoln Cathedral from 21 to 23 March 2025.

On Saturday 22 March there will be free admission to the Cathedral for the festival of Chaplaincy open day.

It will celebrate chaplaincies across Greater Lincolnshire highlighting the pastoral care and support provided across communities.

The Festival weekend is a collaborative effort by several organisations – the Diocese of Lincoln, Lincoln Cathedral, the Lincolnshire Methodist Districts and representatives from many different chaplaincies and Lincolnshire community organisations. The festival weekend aims to raise the profile, awareness and inform the visiting public about the amazing work that chaplaincies carry out every day within our local communities and throughout the UK.
Find out more about the Festival of Chaplaincy
Often the work of chaplaincies is unknown or unseen and yet they are out working every day across the country in times of need and helping our communities with the storms of life. From a listening ear to advice and support on bereavements, financial issues, health and wellbeing as well as family and business challenges, the work of chaplaincies has never been more in demand.
Friday 21 March – Festival of chaplaincy Dinner

Black-tie Dinner to celebrate and appreciate the work and achievements of the many Chaplaincies in Lincolnshire and beyond. An opportunity to Dine in Style in the beautiful setting of Lincoln Cathedral. Enjoy a delicious 4-course Lincolnshire Dinner with Guest speaker Sir Jonathan Van-Tam; MC John Inverdale and music by the Ensemble of the Band of RAF College.

Individual tickets £125 or table of 10 guests £1250
To book a table for the Dinner please download and print out the Table Booking Form and send it with payment to Mrs M. Ward, Grayingham Grange Farm, Grayingham, Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 4JD by 31st January 2025

Tickets are limited so to avoid disappointment an early response is advisable.

To find out more information email info@festivalofchaplaincy.co.uk or Tel Sally Robinson 07747 042849 or Meryl Ward 07860 565289

Saturday 22 March – Festival of Chaplaincy Open Day

Come along for a day of activities, information, talks and music showcasing the unique contribution chaplains make, including information on local and national chaplaincies; interactive activities hosted by chaplains and associated community charities such as Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and Lincolnshire Agricultural Society; talks in the Chapter House; a musical backdrop provided by local choirs and music groups.

Admission to the Cathedral will be free of charge all day.

Sunday 23 March, 3.45pm – Evensong

Come and join the Festival Evensong service in St Hugh’s Choir. The service will have a special focus on chaplaincy with guest preacher The Venerable Dr Giles Legood, MBE, KHC, Chaplain in Chief of the RAF Chaplains Branch and Archdeacon for the Royal Air Force. Everyone is welcome.

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