St Andrews Women's Group – March Meeting

Photo Courtesy of D DeCani

Our meeting on 4th March proved to be another evening of friendship, chat and fun in a relaxed happy atmosphere with tempting homemade refreshments.

On a more serious note, we were pleased to welcome as our speaker Jo Richards, known to us all as a friend and through her work in St Andrews Church. She came to speak to us in her capacity as a member of the CHAPLAINCY AND SPIRITUAL CARE TEAM at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The SPIRITUAL CARE CENTRE (Chapel) is used by people from all faiths and none.

Provisions are made to meet the worship needs of every faith, with prayer mats, washing rooms, separate prayer rooms, and quiet spaces. All are used throughout the day by many different people, including doctors, nurses, staff, patients and family. Fulfilling a great need for so many people. The volunteer Chaplains are always available to talk and visit every ward, offering to sit and chat with any patient who would like this.

Every Sunday ( and Christmas Day ), a Christian service is held, and patients who would like to attend are taken in a wheelchair by 2 volunteers. This takes a lot of time and energy, and we were full of admiration for all they do. This was a most enlightening and informative talk, and we thank you, Jo, for sharing it with us. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 1st April, and we welcome a speaker from Guide Dogs for the blind.