CLERGY Support & Information
Ministry is both a huge privilege and an enormous responsibility…
…bringing great joys and unique challenges. We cannot do this in our own strength and the ordinal reminds us that we cannot bear this burden alone. Connected to one another in this shared work there are numerous sources of support for different seasons of ministry.
Please do get in touch with Revd Kate Byrom if you would like to know more about any of the support available to you: kate.byrom@southwell.anglican.org or 07711 937996.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sheldon hub is a place for people in ministry to discuss issues, and these can be done by posting anonymously. There are also various special support groups for people facing CDM issues in ministry etc.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Clergy Support Trust
Clergy Support Trust can provide financial assistance to clergy and families experiencing financial difficulties or hardship. These include emergency grants of a few hundred pounds, a more substantial grant, a grant for wellbeing purposes (holidays and other wellbeing initiatives) and can also include retraining for spouses. These grants are means-tested. You can apply directly online or contact them: 0800 389 5192 or help@clergysupport.org.uk.
St Luke’s for Clergy
St Luke’s are a charity proving mental health support for clergy and families. Details here: www.stlukesforclergy.org.uk
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Head of Ministerial Development & Wellbeing
For support in times of difficulty you are welcome to contact Revd Kate Byrom. Email: kate.byrom@southwell.anglican.org Tel: 07711 937996
Counselling
The diocese supports up to 8 sessions of free counselling for clergy. You can self-refer and the service is completely confidential. Our recommended diocesan counsellor is Amanda Thomas, please call 07711 059 435 to book. If longer than 8 sessions are needed then it can sometimes be extended at the discretion of one of the archdeacons – speak to Kate Byrom in the first instance.