Who Are We?
The people who form Taunton Team Chaplaincy are drawn from
churches across Taunton. The group that has responsibility for the
running of the scheme are the Taunton Team Chaplaincy Trust, formed
in 2009 with a view to developing a Christian chaplaincy in the
heart of our town. For more information about how that happened see
the History page. The Trust Board meets regularly to monitor the
operation and plan the development of the work.
Beyond the Trust Board the people involved in the work fall into
3 main groups, chaplains, the prayer team and financial supporters.
Chaplains
Chaplains are local Christians who have a heart for people and
have been through a selection process including application,
references and interview in order to become part of the team. New
chaplains undergo a CRB check and a training programme equips them
for the work with on-going support after placement with an employer.
Some chaplains are ordained (a vicar or minister of some kind) and
others are not.
Reporting to the Trust Board the Lead Chaplain is responsible for
the day to day running of the team including involvement with
selecting and training chaplains and liaison with employers and
managers, the lead chaplain also develops and maintains links
between the chaplaincy and others in the town.
Prayer
A key element of the work is the prayer team who are regularly
updated with details of the needs of the Chaplaincy. The team is a
cross-church group who are committed to praying for the work.
From the formation of the Chaplaincy this has been a core
activity. The example of Jesus Christ shows us that a dependence on
our Father in heaven is demonstrated by taking things to Him in
prayer, to see more about that go to the
What is Christian
page.
Financial Support
Others who have a direct contribution to the work are the
financial supporters. These include local churches, individuals and
other organisations e.g. the Diocese of Bath and Wells. We are very
grateful for all financial contributions and strive to ensure that
every penny that is donated is used wisely and effectively.
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