What is a Community Chaplain?
Chaplaincy is journeying alongside people wherever they find themselves.
● Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support to all people in the school community.
● Chaplains create safe spaces to explore spirituality, share thoughts/feelings, beliefs and world views and to foster a culture of curiosity, listening, respect, reimagining and hope.
● Intentionally ‘being present’ and available at various times in the school day.

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Elaine Brewster, has been appointed as the Community
Chaplain, to be the link between the Church and the Schools
within the parish.

Elaine was a Secondary English teacher for eight years and is now using her transferable skills for the church, working alongside schools and the community, since starting in September 2025.

Elaine has helped grow the already existing family and children’s provisions at St Stephens Soundwell.

Please see a list below of our offerings.

● Sunday Groups
(Youth Church, Bubble Church, All Age Services)

● Weekday groups:
​(Youth Alpha, Outburst, See and Know)

● School work/church visits.
● Family Fun Mornings
● Little Church

If you have any questions about anything relating to children or families please do get in contact:
[email protected]
telephone: 07 902 095 915
Instagram: ststephens_soundwellbristol
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saintstephensoundwell

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