Anna Chaplaincy
Anna Chaplaincy
Anna Chaplains are named after the widow, Anna, who appears with Simeon in Luke’s gospel; both are good role models of faithful older people.
Offering Spiritual Care in Later Life
Spiritual care may express itself in helping people to reflect on their life’s journey – both the joys and the sorrows – and, where appropriate, enabling the healing of memories and the celebration of life experiences to foster more hope and resilience.
It involves visiting older people wherever they may be living, whether in residential and nursing homes, sheltered housing, retirement complexes or other private homes. The emphasis is on spiritual support but, clearly, people’s practical struggles will also play a part in their overall well-being.
Anna Chaplaincy seeks to accompany older people at this age and stage of their lives. It is an ecumenical, community-based, chaplaincy promoting the spiritual welfare of older people. Anna Chaplaincy is a person-centred and non-judgemental ministry for people of strong, little or no faith at all.
Anna Chaplaincy is part of BRF Ministries, and Anna Chaplains are licensed to use the name and logo as they are registered trademarks.
You can find out more here: Anna Chaplaincy | Offering spiritual care in later life.
This is a link to the Methodist Church Website Anna Chaplaincy page:
If you would like to discuss how the Anna Chaplain at the Portsmouth Methodist Church may be able to help you, or your loved one, please send an email to them by clicking on the Anna Chaplain link at the bottom of this page.
The Anna Chaplain at PMC is Susan Commons 
Contact:- Anna Chaplain at PMC
Updated 29/01/25