Mission at Work

Are aim is to "To represent faith in the workplace and the workplace in the churches". We are an ecumenical Christian agency, now a licensed LEP, with charitable status, representing the Christian churches in Coventry and Warwickshire

• A  Development Officer ( C of E). Graham Hardwick presently manages the work of the organisation. The role will change this year to one developing faith/Work links and resources to local churches.
• A staff chaplain (Baptist) working with the emergency services .
• A team of associates that provide workplace chaplaincy, to a range of industries and public services. They are a mix of ordained ministers and lay people. They have a considerable fund of skills and expertise.  We recruit from the mainstream churches, these presently include the member churches of CTCW (Churches Together Coventry & Warwickshire).
• We have a major project active in the Coalfield communities of North Warwickshire, funded by the Coalfield Regeneration Trust. Its key worker is Kay Aldersley. Her job title is Faith Communities Regeneration Support Officer. She works closely with CVS’s, voluntary groups, local councils and the faith communities. More information from our offices of from Kay Aldersley.
• DIRFT/Magna Park/Rugby Logistics. An exciting project coming on stream in 2007 funded by the URC & Methodist Churches to deliver chaplaincy to the main employers in these locations working in the Freight/Logistics and warehousing Industries the key growing employment of our region.
• Multi-Faith/Inter-Faith Project- to explore new ways of working and delivering workplace support in an increasingly multi-faith/cultural environment. Also hope to come on stream with this project in 2007.
• New team-leader to replace Graham Hardwick (Retires December 2007) to be based at Nuneaton & Bedworth URC’s. Seeking to develop new town centre (ecumenical) approach to local church ministry and ½ time MWW team leader.

Why do we do it?

• The mission of the Christian Churches is to be in the world and not just in the churches. We believe that our engagement, largely through local church ministers and members (as chaplains) places the Churches where people are, and where perhaps their most important activity takes place, the workplace.
• We believe also that the Churches should be aware of and engaged with the wider economy and the issues that should concern the whole Christian, and wider faith community.
• We believe the churches should include in their regular pattern of worship prayers and teaching that affirms their members and their communities and the work they do. It should offer support and concern at times of closures, job losses.
• We believe the support of people within their working lives is a n important contribution to wellbeing at work, absenteeism and stress.

What do we offer?

• The presence of a chaplain who will visit regularly and be known by the workforce providing pro-active as well as reactive care
• An independent person offering confidential support and may also offer counselling services (where properly trained and supported)
• Training in work related issues
• Involvement at all levels if required

What are our aims?

• Our aim is to support people in the workplace without regard to ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or faith
• We work to a code of conduct and are always seeking to raise the standard o f the services we offer by whatever means are available to us
• We are actively seeking to build interfaith relationships. We have a list of contacts among the leaders of other faith communities and can refer those people who come to us wanting to speak to a leader of their own faith community.

Who pays?

• Companies pay a fee for our services
• The churches of CTCW (Churches Together in Coventry and Warwickshire)
• Specially funded projects receive special support to make them viable, we apply for these funds and can only proceed with their guaranteed support.

Would your company like a chaplain?

We contact potential “customers” with the following proposal - If you believe that chaplaincy would benefit your workplace, contact the MWW Team. We will be glad to meet your Human Resources Team and Trades Union or Staff Association representatives. 

• An informal conversation, without commitment is often the best approach
• We can tailor the chaplaincy to the way that your organisation works
• We will recruit a suitable candidate    

Work with us! “Calling local churches”

If you are interested in ways of working with Mission in the World of Work – issues, local chaplaincy, regeneration, communications, worship resources please contact MWW.

Revd Graham Hardwick (C of E) - Development Officer. (Phone 024 7652 1338; Home 01788 544011; e-mail Graham.Hardwick@covCofE.org or revgjh@btinternet.com)

The Administrator is Mrs Pauline Caldicott  Phone (024) 7652 1338 or Email Pauline.Caldicott@covCofE.org

or write to us at:

Cathedral & Diocesan Offices,

1 Hill Top, 

Coventry,

CV1 5AB