Chaplaincy

Bringing church to you

We are all emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual beings. Often later in life especially when we spend a lot of time on our own we think more about our spiritual beings. Access to church can often be difficult so Befriended offers a chaplaincy service that brings ‘church’ to you. This can range from a simple communion, prayers, a service, or a bible study.

About Chaplaincy

  • Care homes are communities where many people — residents, staff, families, and carers — experience emotional challenges, stress, and moments of loss or uncertainty.

    Residents may feel isolated or reflective, staff and carers often carry emotional pressures, and families may be navigating complex feelings around care, change, and bereavement.

    There are not always spaces where people across this community can pause, talk openly, and feel supported.

    • Support the emotional wellbeing of residents, staff, families, and carers

    • Reduce loneliness and isolation

    • Provide space for reflection and conversation

    • Offer accessible spiritual support

    • Strengthen the sense of community within care homes

  • This service is for:

    • Residents

    • Staff members

    • Families

    • Carers

    • Regular visits to care homes

    • A simple 30-40 Christian service with Hymns, short talk and prayers

    • One-to-one and informal support

    • Available to residents, staff, families, and carers

    • Delivered by trained chaplains or volunteers

    • Flexible and responsive to individual needs

    • Inclusive of all faiths and none

  • People supported often:

    • Feel heard, valued, and less alone

    • Experience comfort and reassurance

    • Have space to reflect and express themselves

    • Feel supported in times of difficulty or change

    • Experience a greater sense of peace and connection

Request a Chaplaincy visit

Contact gail@befriended.org for more information. We are available to come to any care homes in Mid Sussex.

Make a referral

Befriended is looking for partnership funding to facilitate the rollout of this activity.

If you or your organisation are interested in supporting this project, please contact Gail Millar, CEO of Befriended.

Contact Gail