Chaplains
Who are we here for?
Anyone, students, staff and faculty, regardless of your faith background. We are appointed through the Christian churches, but you don’t need religious affiliation to receive our support. We are here to accompany you according to your need.
Our services are free, confidential and independent.
Feel free to drop in to the office, or e-mail to make a time to meet., or just say ‘Hi’ as you see us around campus.
What we offer
We offer pastoral and spiritual support to students and staff
This might mean...
- just an informal chat
- A listening ear to talk over personal, work, or study-related concerns
- Pastoral support during times of crisis, stress, or anxiety eg. bereavement/grief, homesickness, loneliness, family or relationship issues
- Guidance and support for your spiritual journey – talking over issues of life and faith. Prayer support
- Officiating at weddings, funerals/memorial services, house/flat blessings or help with other pastoral rituals
- Support for Christian groups on-campus – students and staff
- Organising times for prayer/worship on-campus; assisting with retreats or Quiet Days.
- Helping with non-medical aegrotat applications
- Referral to other support services.
who we are
Glenda Hicks, senior chaplain
Email: hicksg@lincoln.ac.nz
Mobile: 027 7114166
Glenda is on-campus 3 days a week; (every day during exams).
Michael Cooke, Associate Chaplain
Michael speaks Mandarin and Japanese
Email: cookem@lincoln.ac.nz
Mobile: 021 0402434
Jens Richardon, Associate Chaplain
Jens is a doctoral student, and can converse in German and French.
Email: jrichardon@hotmail.com
Chaplains’ office: Ph. 3253838, Ext. 8935
Roman Catholic Chaplaincy
St Patrick's Parish
Fr Pat Crawford
hone: 03 3252770
catholic.presbytery@xtra.co.nz
31 Gerald St Lincoln
Mass times
Saturday 6:30pm
Sunday 8:30am
How to find us
The Chaplains Office is off the foyer next to the Dining Hall . Opposite Mrs ‘O’s & before the mens' toilet!
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