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SACH  Soundings
 No 14: June 2003

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New Convener

The Hospitals, Healthcare and Universities Sub Committee, which looks after chaplaincy business, has a new convener after the resignation of Jean Gallacher. Rev David Watson has been the minister of Kingcase Church in Prestwick since 1997. He was previously the associate minister in Kilmore and Oban Church, Oban.
David grew up in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and completed his secondary education in Kilsyth, where his father was the parish minister. He studied chemistry at Glasgow University before going on to New College in Edinburgh for his BD, during which time he spent a semester at the University of Tübingen in Germany.
His interests are travelling, cinema, golf and swimming. He is an associate member of the Iona Community, involved in the Prestwick Town Twinning Association, and the Prestwick Christian Aid Committee.
Some chaplains had the opportunity of meet David at the National Mission Chaplaincy Conference held recently at Crieff Hydro. We look to getting to know David better.

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Important Notice

The SACH AGM will be held on
Wednesday 8 October, 2003
at the Conference Centre,
Stirling Royal Infirmary.

Having considered the feedback from last year’s AGM, the Executive has decided to change the format of the day. Instead of inviting an outside speaker to address us, there will be an opportunity to discuss issues common to us as healthcare chaplains. Perhaps there is some issue which has been troubling you, or there may be something which you would like to know more about. In order to facilitate this we need to know what the burning issues are:

• Are you concerned about pay and conditions for part-time chaplains?
• Would you like to hear how different trusts are progressing with the SEHD Guidelines?
• Do you have questions on personal development and training?

This is an opportunity to share and learn from one another so please let the Executive know what you would like to discuss. Please write, phone or email replies by end of July 2003

Send your suggestions to

Monica Stewart
Chaplains’ Office
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZN.
Tel 01224 554907
Fax 01224 554551
E-mail: Monica.Stewart@sach.org.uk

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