Chaplains
It is exciting to see a growing number of chaplains working in a wide range of institutions, companies and organisations in the Reading area.
Many people have heard of chaplains in the armed forces, universities and hospitals but there are now chaplains working in football clubs, supermarkets, council offices, department stores and fire stations – to name just a few places.
The role of a chaplain can vary slightly from location to location but usually a chaplain is …
- A friend to the organisation or company she or he is based in;
- A caring listening ear to whom people can speak with in confidence;
- Available for advice or help to direct a person somewhere else if it seems appropriate and helpful;
- Aware that people have emotional, spiritual as well as physical needs and can respond appropriately and with sensitivity;
If you have a need, please contact the chaplain at the place where you work.
If your place of employment does not have a chaplain then please email Churches Together in Reading who may be able to help you.
Organisation | Name | Phone |
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ASDA (Earley)(1) | Rev Jon Salmon |  | |
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Rev Paul White |
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British Legion (Tilehurst) | Vacant | ||
British Legion (Caversham) | Alison Johnston | | |
Council Offices | Una Chandler | 0795 843 1091 | |
Duchess of Kent | Vacant | ||
Elizabeth Fry Approved Premise | Kirstie Dolphin | | |
House of Fraser (1) | Rev David Harris | 0118 9572831 | |
Launchpad Reading | Mabel Boyd | ||
Maiden Earley shopping area | Keith Wilson | | |
Reading College (2) | Chloe Mutton | 07715 095168 | |
Reading College (3) | Matt Stone | | |
Reading College (4) | Sam Lloyd | 01189 567000 | |
Reading College (5) | Michael Penny | 01491 671 357 | |
Reading College (6) | Joe Forson | | |
Reading Deaf Centre | Rev Roger Williams | 01235 868442 | |
Reading Football Club | Rev Steve Prince | 0783 4832380 | |
Royal Berks Fire & Rescue (1) | Rev Terry Murphy | ||
Royal Berks Fire & Rescue (2) | Major Jim Cussen | 07707 278470 | |
Royal Berks Hospital (1) | Chaplaincy team office | 0118 3227105 | |
Royal Berks Hospital (2) | Rev Bob Simmonds | | |
Royal Berks Hospital (3) | Rev Lorraine Colam | 0118 322 7105 | |
Royal Berks Hospital (4) | Rev Richard Christopher | | |
Royal Berkshire Hospital (Catholic) | Fr Richard Maniak | 0118 9586637 | |
School Pastors | Libby Hawkness-Smith | | |
Thames Valley Police | Rev Richard Christopher | | |
University of Reading | Team Coordinator | 0118 3878797 | |
University of Reading (Anglican) | Rev Mark Laynesmith | 0796 3134623 | |
University of Reading (Catholic-1) | Fr Stan Gibzinski | | |
University of Reading (Catholic-2) | Dorinda Bray | | |
University of Reading (URC) | Revd John Downing | | |
University of Reading (Baptist) | Rev Samuel Owoo | | |
University of Reading (Quaker) | Angela Mason | 0794 165 0628 | |
University of Reading (Chinese chaplain) | Rocky Wong | ||
Willow House | Major Edwina Cussen | | |
YMCA | Stephen Proctor | |
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