In the recent FWW impact survey report, an interviewee made an interesting comment. They asked how the relationship could be “two-way”. In that, I heard a desire to “give back”. I know chaplains often say they receive more than they give when they visit, but it made me reflect on the extent to which businesses … Continue reading FWW Prayer Guide: November 2025 – ‘Businesses, their donations and the community’
FWW Prayer Guide: September 2025 – The economics of immigration
In recent weeks flags have been appearing on lampposts across the county. They appeared on our street in Bromsgrove overnight. Organisers maintain it is patriotism that is the motivation, but one cannot but connect it to the national debate about immigration, with its undertones of racism and xenophobia. As a multi-national family (my wife is … Continue reading FWW Prayer Guide: September 2025 – The economics of immigration
FWW Prayer Guide: July 2025 – Giving thanks for ‘Walking Angels’
‘Walking Angel’ is how one shop worker, in their response to our recent Chaplaincy Impact Survey, described the chaplain who visits their business. They explained by continuing, ‘I was having the worst of days ever, and then the chaplain arrived and listened and empathised. My day improved immediately; the stress stopped, like a reset. It … Continue reading FWW Prayer Guide: July 2025 – Giving thanks for ‘Walking Angels’