{"id":295,"date":"2019-04-15T08:30:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T08:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/?p=295"},"modified":"2019-04-15T09:26:35","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T09:26:35","slug":"andrew-willson-college-chaplain-chaplaincy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2019\/04\/15\/andrew-willson-college-chaplain-chaplaincy\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew Willson, College Chaplain, Chaplaincy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I am the lead Chaplain at Imperial\u2019s Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre<\/a>. I am a Church of England priest and part of a team of chaplains from different world faiths, including the Baha\u2019i, Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu traditions.<\/p>\n

Many of the elements of my work as a chaplain began during my own time as a student. I studied Modern History at the University of Oxford in 1982. When I was first ordained priest, many of the older people I met had lived through the events I studied. I was fascinated by how everyday aspects of our lives hold great meaning. At Imperial, this makes me a curious layperson in the world of science, engineering and medicine. I am learning where people find meaning in their work.<\/p>\n

In my role, it is a privilege when people share their joys and sorrows. Getting people started with their meditation is rewarding, and I enjoy being involved in teaching medical ethics and humanities. I am also a member of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Race Equality Charter steering group.The Chaplaincy helps our students and staff practice their faith while at Imperial. We promote a deeper understanding between people from different religious and philosophical world views, and offer one-to-one pastoral care, while supporting learning and teaching.<\/p>\n

I am most formally an Anglican priest at the College Carol Service or when conducting funerals for people who donate their bodies for medical education. I am able to express the gratitude of students and staff to the next of kin. Every fortnight, I listen to the wonderful music of Imperial Chamber Choir singing choral evensong in Holy Trinity Church. It gives me a chance to remember the amazing people I have met, ponder the work I have seen and the stories I have heard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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