What our supporters say

1^st. Peace Chaplaincy; Interfaith Mission and 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. We work with the spirit whatever the faith. We foster interfaith dialogue between people of different religious traditions and multifaith affinity. We focus on the beliefs and philosophies of Pagan, Heathen, Druid, 1st. Nations (US), African Animist, Celtic and Saxon Christian and Spiritualist paths. The Chaplaincy offers expertise in spiritual ecology and wider well being programmes, alongside traditional ministry, worship and mysticism. We have found ourselves more in demand than ever, as people report feeling anxious about the social and political turmoil, fighting & war around the world and lack of action on climate change, nature loss, human and animal suffering.

People tell us what they think is important about our work. 

 

We serve and involved the community well, bringing together people from diverse spiritual paths who share a deep sense of belonging to nature and spirit. We constantly monitor and evaluate to deliver a responsive service. 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. 

Thank you to those who give testimonial evidence, this helps to shed light on the essential characteristics of our work.

Above: giant inflatable beetle, at a public environmental event that we were invited to attend by the Dutchy 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).

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 and mutual respect.

" 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. (Above).

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.

"I appreciate your taking time to talk to me, I do think it helped me to get to the truth of the topic I was learning about." Bee M.

 "The discussion surpassed my expectations and changed my perspective, helping me understand better." Jo F.

"You helped me to understand how land use and changing applications affects all other life and species, creation if you like...we have a responsibility here!" M. Safa.

"You always encourage continuing scholarly conversations and take time to listen to what matters most to our learning group members!" Shehab.

Below: volunteer's photograph.

“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 as part of the Juno Project. 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 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. “ (Pictured below)

Cindy also manages Little Adventurers Forest School and thanked us for a session that we facilitated on the Winter Solstice: "Thank you, the children and the parents loved it".

We donated outdoor learning resources to Little Elms Pre-School who said: "this is wonderful, thank you so much".

Heirloom vegetable plants, wildflowers and learning resource have been donated to Woodborough Woods and Lambley Primary Schools. Mrs. Brown said: "look at the work the children have done with them, isn't that cool!" 

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.

"I am thankful for your group, it helped me to slow down and notice." Jody, on St Faith's Eve.

" Your Eco Spirituality Chaplain was skilfully, boldly and firmly driving forward nature and eco issues long before it was common to do so, long before the 1992 Rio Earth Summit; she still raises awareness of climate emergency, nature collapse and nature solutions with a contrast of subtle and shrewd skills and effective communication techniques." Bessy B.

We wish to thank the huge number of individuals who support us and the wide range of groups who network with us, whether part of our inclusive network or specific intended participants. 

"The significance, quality and well formed arguments, (clearly defining applicability to contemporary scholarly work) of these Communities of Interest Learning Groups and the clearly communicated messages that are balanced by an ethos of really listening, are a credit to First Peace Chaplaincy." Mary R., The Triple Helix Project.

We are especially grateful to those groups who offer dedicated support to specific aspects of our programmes, including:

Juno Democracy Project: The Wednesday Community; Boarder Learning Institute; The Old Union; Let's Debate; Start-Your-Journey; Principles and Practices Study Group; Democracy Champions; The Hustings; The Foundations; Our Mighty Convention; The Juno Dissability Commission; The Triple Helix Project.

Dawn Chorus Communities of Interest Learning Groups: Ivelet Environmental Study Group; Buff Wood study Group; Rivers Observatory; East Midland and East Anglia Wild plant Observatory; Wild Rewilding Observatory; No Till - No Dig Focus Group; Heirloom Crops and Cropping Trials Gardens; Portal Study Group; stream of Thought; Modern Studies Academy;  Vegan Kozy Kitchen Learning Group; Study Group For Improving Early Years to Life Long Continuing Education; Climate Communication Community Champions; Food and Water Security Community of Interest Group; Sustainable Ceramics Community of Interest Group, Canal Environmental Communities USA.

Small Circles: Badger Hearth; Newmoon Circle; Clumber Meet-up; Little Hens, Circle of Friends.

Lyfjaberg Wellbeing Groups: Dorset Circle; Chalk Scarp Congregation; Ford Hearth Open Book; Soft Glow Sundays; Peddars Health Group; Navigate; The Eden Group; Three of us: Thoughts and Intentions; For Kate; The Fountain; Bees Make Honey; The Weekend Fellowship; The Four Cornered Labyrinth, Presence not Pressures; Little Church Prayer and Healing Network, Peace Builders; Gentle Space.

First Peace Chaplaincy Groups: St Lesmo Prayer Group; Holly Hearth; Divinity Prayer Group; St Giles Discussion Group; Strid Harrow; Little Church; Sanctuary Harrow; Hill House Hearth; Rose moot; Nags Head Moot; Saint Melangell Woman's Group; Coming Together To Share Beauty, Reflections and Wonders; Heart Wood; First Peace Animal Welfare Group; Spiritual Reflection Monthly; Symbolic Vessel; Come Together For Comfort, Peace and connection; The Singing Bowl; First Peace Eco Spirituality Chaplaincy; Owls Hearth; St Pega on the Witham seasonal Prayer Group; Sacred Everyday life; Prayer and Hope; Spiritual Seekers; Our Daily Prayer, Fenchurch Circle; Xat; Anglo-American First nations Prisoner Support.