Taken from her address to the 2011 AGM of the Trust in November “No matter what way you look at health services, funding is a major issue and will continue to be an issue. The establishment of the Trust in 2005 was a very sound decision and has provided the […]
It is the normal practice of a hospital to bless a room (or an operating theatre) after a death. Usually the chaplains do this, though at night it is often done by a member of staff using holy water and prayers provided by the chaplains. At a room blessing the […]
Our particular funding need can be summarised simply: we need an additional $1,000 a month, or $12,000 a year from generous donors to cover the expected cost of maintaining chaplaincy services in Wellington hospitals. In fact, the overall cost of maintaining and supporting chaplaincy in Wellington hospitals is around $144,000 […]
We wish to recognise and record the tremendous support we receive from our major donors. During 2011, each of the following contributed more than $1,000; some donations were considerably larger. Interchurch National Appeal St Peter’s Anglican Church (Willis St) Otaki/Waikanae Presbyterian Church McKenzie Trust Bowen Trust Onslow Anglican Church Methodist […]
6.30am A tui and the Sun’s rays together announce Monday morning. The pager goes off…. “We have an elderly woman dying. Her daughter cannot get in as her father needs to be taken to hospital. She has asked if a chaplain can be with her Mum”. “I’ll be there in […]
