Canary Wharf Multifaith Chaplaincy Weekly Podcast

This week Fiona reflects how to we handle bad or difficult news or care for others who are experiencing bad or difficult news.

Jeremy in his podcast explores remembering and in particular the importance of spiritual remembering.

When we think about who is wise or what is wisdom, Fiona wonders what we conjure up in our minds.

Mark shares some thoughts on international 'Love Your Pet Day'.

Saleha explores the celebrated ascension in Islam, the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad and why it symbolises hope.

Today is National Puzzle Day and Fiona reflects that there are many kinds of puzzles, though which we can learn many problem solving skills.

Jeremy reflects on how Jewish people of his generation have grown up with grandparents whose parents and siblings were victims; and with liberated survivors who carried their memory of the atrocities they experienced into our conscious.  Beyond victimhood and statistics, this is a day to share their stories, their achievements, their hopes and their dreams. Jeremy shares his great-grandfathers experience.

Saleha reflects on what Hope can mean as we enter the new year, 2024!

Today is Christmas Day and Fiona reflects on Christmas as a Christian festival.

From Thursday 7th December and for the next eight evenings, Jewish families around the world will get together in their homes and light the 9 branch Channukia. Jeremy our Jewish colleague reminds us about the importance of Channuka.

This week our Jewish colleague Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence reflects on his family history and Armistice Day.

This week is Interfaith Week, today Fiona chats about why and how the multifaith chaplaincy team to works well together.

This week Fiona discusses Halloween which every year seems to be becoming increasingly a bigger phenomenon.

Mental Health is more than being physically active, it is about taking care of our bodies , our minds and our spirit or soul.

Fiona explores our social history through architecture. 

Retail Chaplain Mark takes us on a ride down Memory Lane in celebration of National Cycle to Work Day.

We will be taking a break over August, Podcasts will return at the beginning of September. 

Fiona reflections on just how amazing and wonderful that communication is instant.

Saleha reflects on the challenges face by refugees.

This week Mark chews over the impact of the sandwich.

This week Saleha reflects on today which is the United Nations day of living in Peace.

 This week Fiona reflects on how volunteering can support and help our communities, as well as helping our own wellbeing, especially as we will be thinking about Mental Health Awareness week soon. 

This week Fiona reflects on the signs of spring, and of hope and new beginnings.