Sunday, 8 May 2022
Stress Awareness Week
Here in the UK, the
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
for 2022 runs from May 9th-15th.
This year's theme is 'LONELINESS' which, as a result of the past two years, has and is affecting more and more people. The organisation Mental Health UK describe loneliness as 'a negative feeling we experience when there is a mismatch in the relationships we want and the ones we have, both in terms of quality and quantity. Loneliness is about feeling alone, though not necessarily being alone.'
The link below also identifies some of the differences between 'short-term transient loneliness' and 'long-term chronic loneliness'.
Why not also check out our Take Ten with Lynne reflection about loneliness, posted on YouTube 16th June 2021.
Take Ten - Loneliness Awareness Week
In brief, here are some thoughts regarding how you might deal with feelings of loneliness:
Whatever it is that's causing you to feel lonely, please
know that there are people out there who can offer you
support and a listening ear. You are always welcome to
contact the Medway Campus Chaplain 😀
Monday, 2 May 2022
Sunday, 1 May 2022
Five years ago TODAY :-)
Five years ago TODAY was my first official day as Medway Campus Chaplain. WOW!! So many memories, so much fun ... World Cafe, TABLEtalk, day trips, Bring & Share lunches, picnics, film nights, bowling, graduations, and so the list goes on. My life has been enriched by the many students and staff from the Medway campus who have crossed my path during that time.
Yes, many of you will remember that I was around at the University of Greenwich prior to May 2017, but it's been so great to have a more formal position as part of the Medway family. Plus, I get paid to do a job I love!!!
I've been reviewing my blog for the past five years and below are just some of my favourite photos (well, 'some' is rather an understatement), along with a number of the many, many messages I've received.
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| My licensing service with Bishop James |
"That's enough cause for celebration. Congratulations, my chaplain." Humphrey (former student)
"Happy anniversary Lynne 😀 May you have many more years to come as Medway Campus Chaplain!!" Clement (former student)
"Oh wow ... and you have been a blessing to many students 💗 May God continue to use you for his kingdom." Anushka (student)
"Congratulations! All those lives you've touched." Martha (friend)
"Congratulations Miss Lynne on completing five years. And thanks for being such a beautiful soul for everyone 💖 This world needs more people like you 😀" Kuntal (former student)
"Oh wow, five years is a long time! Happy Anniversary 🥳 The work you're doing has such a positive impact on students' lives and I'm so glad we've met." Dominika (former student)
"Happy 5th Anniversary. I'm very grateful I met you. Wish you many more years as an amazing Medway Campus Chaplain. You are a kind, very supportive and amazing person." Kishan (former student)
"Congratulations! You've made a great contribution to the universities at Medway." Barbara (staff member)
"Congratulations Lynne ... thank you so much for the guidance and support that you have been giving to students. I am grateful and thankful to meet a wonderful person like you. Because of you I had beautiful experiences during my one year master studies. Thank you so much, Lynne." 😍😍 Elawarasi (former student)
"Wow. Congratulations, dear Lynne. Continue being awesome." Vino (former student)
"Oh wow! That's definitely something to celebrate." Kate (staff member)
"You have done a great job, I can see why they want to keep you." Denise (World Cafe volunteer)
"Congratulations Lynne. May God continue to bless and lead you in His perfect will in Jesus mighty name. Amen." Funke (former student)
"May all the blessings of God be with you. It is a blessing to know you." Morteza (former staff member)
"Big part of having a great year in the UK is the memories we had with you. From the first minute I was registering to get the uni card I met you and you guided me since then. TABLEtalk, trips, advice, World Cafe and more. Great memories created by you 💖" Afaf (former student)
"Congratulations! I'm excited for what you've been doing. I love seeing all the events get posted. I'll pray for you and the students, that things continue to go well." Katie (former student)
"Oh congratulations Lynne 😀 We will always love you and be grateful for the amazing time and precious help you provided during uni time." Michel (former student)
"Lynne, congratulations!!! You have been doing an excellent job, I'm so happy I had the opportunity to meet you 💖" Lina (former student)
"Amazing 😀 a brilliant achievement. Bishop next?!" Helen (friend)
"Congratulations, Lynne. You're really missed so much." Attia (former student)
"Wow, time flies. I hope you will have many amazing years ahead." Basel (former student)
"Congratulations. You are doing well and fulfilling your calling. Keep pressing on and inspiring others." Bill (friend)
"Congratulations. Hopefully, Medway will continue to be blessed with your presence for many more years to come." Kaim (student)
"Congratulations. You've worked so hard and blessed so many people. Amazing - really well done you." Sarah (sis-in-law)
"Congratulations, Lynne. Time flies!! Medway universities are lucky to have you 💖" Veroni (former student)
"I wonder how many lives you have touched and spoken into over the last five years! Blessings" Roger (friend)
Saturday, 30 April 2022
Chaplaincy News - May 2022
Do please look after your well-being during this busy and demanding season. Take time out to refresh and re-energise yourself - body, soul and spirit. Take a walk, a nap, or just dance around the kitchen. Ensure your get sufficient sleep, a balanced diet and that you drink plenty of water. Maybe take a listen to our monthly reflection on 'Take Ten with Lynne (see details below).
Take Ten with Lynne
Time management is a vital part of university life and a key life skill. In my experience, the challenge of time management often takes students by surprise. The ability to prioritise and plan ahead, is only something YOU can do for yourself.
View video:
WELCOME BISHOP JONATHAN
WHAT’S
ON DIARY DATES
April 30th-May
2nd
Sweeps Festival,
Rochester
(see Facebook for
more information)
May 3rd
Chaplaincy Chill
& Chat Pop-Up
Drill Hall
Library 10am-2pm
May 17th
Chaplaincy Chill
& Chat Pop-Up
Drill Hall
Library 10am-2pm
May 17th
Medway Activities
Award @ The Hub
May 26th
Chaplaincy Pop-Up
CCCU Rowan Williams
(10:30am-1:30pm)
May 31st
Chaplaincy Chill
& Chat Pop-Up
Drill Hall Library 10am-2pm
Email the Campus Chaplain for further information or to sign up for any of these events. Follow Medway Campus Chaplaincy on Facebook to keep up with events and news.
EASTER EGG CHALLENGE
Our FIVE WINNERS were chosen by our Campus PCSO Jody Coxon, and they were:
Ese Amadasun, Student Finance, UoG
Louise Bird, Christ Church Canterbury University
Tina Brooks, Drill Hall Library
Kate Southgate, RETI, UoG
Tulsi, UoG student
THANK YOU!!!
Niduka, Jeff, Marie, Kirsten,
Lynne, Olukunbi & Augustine at the Passion Play, Trafalgar Square
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