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An introduction to wellbeing

An introduction to wellbeing

Being a member of the clergy or a lay leader in our churches can be a most rewarding job. At the same time, the role can also contain hidden difficulties such as isolation, loneliness and an overwhelming workload.

For some years the Church of England has become more aware of the effects of the stresses and strains of parish ministry on clergy and their families as well as our lay leaders.

We, as the Diocese of Worcester, commit together to promote the welfare of our clergy and their households in terms expressed in the Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing. We undertake to work together to seek to coordinate and improve our approach to care and wellbeing that ordained and lay ministers flourish in their service of the mission of God within and beyond the Church. You can find further information regarding the Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy here (including support for reflection and action for both clergy and local congregations). We have also prodcued this video feturing two of our clergy discussing the Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy document, watch it here.

We hope you find the information on these pages helpful. If you have any questions do contact the HR Team. If you are wanting an informal conversation about support or advice about wellbeing, please do get in touch with your area dean or archdeacon for a chat.