News from our Voluntary & Part-Time Chaplains 

Revd Andy Morgan
Part-Time Chaplain for Bishop Luffa Church of England Secondary School

(photo Revd Andy Morgan alongside another member of the chaplaincy team and the headteacher)

Since 2013 I have been part of the chaplaincy team (also known as the Clergy Team) at Bishop Luffa Church of England Secondary School. The team is drawn from different church leaders in the area, so during a student’s time at Bishop Luffa they are able to experience a full range of Christian worship. I am the year 9 chaplain and aim to help year 9 explore the Christian faith.

This role has provided some great opportunities to share the gospel, partner with other Christians leaders, build relationships and has allowed me to encourage those already connected to our church on their frontlines. It’s a real privilege to be a Christian presence in the school, to lead year 9 assemblies, visit their tutor groups and be involved in their annual eucharist service. The role enables me to join in with staff prayers and visit their off-site provision for those better suited to a smaller learning environment too. Over the years we have been able to host a training event for their worship reps at our church, lead an Easter Prayer Trail and take a week of RE lessons using the GSUS live Resources. Many of these things have been done in collaboration with both school staff and others on the chaplaincy team. I’ve also had the opportunity to support the CU, be part of several residentials and attend various school events. It’s been encouraging that this has sometimes led to in depth faith conversations and young people or staff coming along to our church or youth group.

I’m grateful for this opportunity and partnership with the school and would be grateful for your prayers in the following areas:

• For the ongoing building of relationships with staff and students in the school.
• For students and staff to find faith in Jesus. 
• For God’s help for me to communicate the gospel in an engaging and relevant way with Year 9. 
• For staff and students to connect with our church (or other local churches).