Kathryn (Kate) Harrison

• A pastoral presence available for anyone who wishes to talk about faith or other things of concern.
• Leading prayers on the hour and presiding at the Eucharist.
• Observing logistical, operational and governance meetings including Chapter.

I am currently exploring the possibility of a three month secondment as 'Acting Chaplain' to cover the present office holder's sabbatical. This role would include:

• Providing pastoral care for staff and volunteers.
• Holding responsibility for the Duty Ministers.
• Taking day to day responsibility for safeguarding
• Attending operational meetings

St Mark's is a church in the liberal catholic tradition. Since arriving here I have:

• Planned and conducted worship services, written sermons, and led and empowered a congregation to work to enact God's mission.
• Increased awareness of inclusivity
• Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations, schools and other churches.
• Worked with local care homes and older people at home to provide "Anna Chaplaincy' (Chaplains focused on the spiritual needs of older people).
• Led discipleship programmes for enquirers through to more mature Christians.
• Worked with congregation members to make St Mark's a prominent community partner, particularly in the areas of mental health, isolation and loneliness, offering a loving and open safe space,
• Led creative initiatives for worship and prayer, initially during Covid lockdowns and national events.

In January 2023 the church suffered a devastating fire which destroyed the building. I demonstrated my resilience and positivity , responding flexibly as we first worshipped in the vicarage garden, and then in the newly refurbished church hall.

Since then I have worked on the multi-million pound project to rebuild with diocese representatives, insurers and local and national stakeholders. I have gained valuable experience of:

• Governance structures
• Community engagement
• Caring for a wounded community

• Accompanying clergy under a CDM or Safeguarding investigation
• Providing pastoral support to clergy at a stressful time
• Showing discretion, compassion and resilience as well as attention to detail and good organisational skills
• This role requires a passionate commitment to the very highest standards of Safeguarding and a confident knowledge of best safeguarding practice

• Providing compassionate practical and prayerful support to those who feel they are under some kind of supernatural or spiritual attack.
• Giving advice and support to other clergy
• Focusing on restoring people to wholeness in Christ
• Learning from national experts at annual conferences and regular local training
• Learning about how human psychology plays in to our religious and spiritual experiences.

• Supporting people in working out what is distinctive about their calling
• Rigorous attention to detail in preparing a candidate and the paperwork for selection condference

• Building new relationships with a school within the parish
• Offering experience and knowledge to the RE department
• Leading collective worship
• Exploring new ways to serve the school community

• Working with young offenders and young people in care in a disadvantaged area.
• Led a group of young people through changes in the youth service, making sure that they could access support.