What our supporters say

1^st. Peace Chaplaincy; Interfaith Mission & Eco Spirituality Chaplaincy celebrated 40 years of service in 2022. The Ministry, benefits co-operative communities, encouraging an increase in thoughtful, mindful and compassionate attitudes. In the diverse society in which we all live, understanding of citizenship and democracy is offered and we work with the spirit whatever the faith. We foster interfaith dialogue between people of different religious traditions and multifaith affinity with aspects of the beliefs and philosophies of Pagan, Heathen, Druid, 1st. Nations, African Animist, Celtic & Saxon Christian and Spiritualist paths. The Chaplaincy offers expertise in spiritual ecology & wider well being programmes, alongside traditional ministry, worship & mysticism. We have found ourselves more in demand than ever, as people report feeling anxious about the social & political turmoil, fighting & war around the world & lack of action on climate change, nature loss, human & animal suffering.

We serve and involved the community well. Stakeholder aspirations are built into our priority work programmes. We achieve on average 132 key outputs per year and deliver benefits to thousands of people, across the 10 categories of our work, relating to each of our objectives. Achievements are recorded in detail in our monitoring sheets. Our monitoring shows that in 2024 chaplaincy and mission services and  information was networked directly to 156,270 individuals via social networking, face to face & at events. Above: giant inflatable beetle at a public environmental event that we were invited to attend by the Dutch of Cornwall, in recognition of our established position in the sector.

“By networking knowledge and encouraging people to share skills and help each other, locally and internationally, First Peace Chaplaincy and the Juno Project is making an excellent contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and planet Earth”, F. Brown, supporter.

Above: food growing in the Congo. We have requests from around the world from supporters who wish to extend cooperative friendship and find common ground to create ambition for positive change.

" This organisation and it's partners have been around for a very long time and have acquired valuable experience that informs the work. They were talking about the changing climate and nature loss over forty years ago and have developed strong, intelligent policy. As a Chaplaincy, they have many generations of working heritage and commitment on which to draw and deliver services with deftness of touch and delicacy of tact". Norma. S

Below: volunteer's photograph...we are working hard to help bees and pollinating insects

"you always seem to be a busy as a bee but the Chaplaincy is my port in a storm. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." Peter W.

“With so many years of experience to draw upon, The Juno Project is a ground breaking initiative with a valuable, enlightened message. Though small, the project catalyses rejuvenation and in some of the poorest places around the world. The project empathizes with communities, engaging volunteers and advancing practical and informative learning activities that help people to feel good”, Barbara B., supporter.

Below: As part of a project funded by The National Lotteries Awards for All, Juno Enterprise produced foraging bags for children's environmental learning activities.

Woodborough Preschool said: "These bags are wonderful, they will really help the children with communication skills. The children will love them, they are a good activity". As They were very well received, First Peace Chaplaincy eco-spirituality programme decided to up date & expand this resource. They have been used with lots of Groups including Woodborough Pre-school.

 Above: Andrea Wright at Woodborough Preschool. 

Cindy Bamford, children's activity leader thanked us for supporting Woodborough Preschool: “it has enabled us to purchase thermal socks and warm waterproof gloves (see below) which will allow the children to experience and hopefully learn to appreciate nature all year round. The children are really happy learning and having fun in their natural environment. The gloves and socks are keeping the children lovely and warm. “  

Significant support has been given to the SEND project, it is open to young people aged 14 – 17 and is based at the Greenway Community & Training Centre (below) in the Sneinton area of Nottingham. The areas population has a high proportion people from new and emerging communities, in particular from the Czech Roma community. 

Moon Cavanagh a director of SEND said: “thank you once again for supporting the work we do at SEND, it really is most appreciated".
 

"I give my heartfelt thanks for the unwavering support to our community from First Peace Chaplaincy. Your dedication and commitment to improving the lives of individuals makes a significant impact. We are immensely grateful for the wonderful resources that you produce, along with your time, effort and generosity of spirit." Martha B.

“Love your website and the work you do - education is key to getting more kids into nature”; Matthew Payne (Author of 'A Father's Pride'; Lion Aid trustee, conservation educator, shark & captive animals campaigner)