Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
At Mildmay, our chaplaincy team provides pastoral, spiritual, and emotional support to all patients, families, carers, staff, volunteers, and students.
Our care is person-centred and unconditional, open to people of all faiths and none.
We understand each person to have a spiritual dimension, whatever their background or belief. Our chaplains offer a listening ear, practical comfort, and - where wanted - religious observance, prayer, and guidance. This includes support during serious illness, end-of-life care, and bereavement.
Mildmay's chaplaincy is rooted in the hospital's founding Christian values and its long commitment to caring for people at their most vulnerable. We maintain active links with faith communities across east London and can connect patients and families with leaders from a wide range of traditions.
The presence of our chaplaincy profoundly enhances the wellbeing of everyone at Mildmay, enriching the lives of those we serve by providing comfort, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging during vulnerable times.
Days and times of services
Morning Prayer, 9.30am
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Fridays
Lunchtime Service in the chapel, 12.00pm
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Fridays
You can join the service with Zoom
Please join with the following meeting login:
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Meeting ID: 213 480 3406
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Password: chaplain
Mondays and Tuesdays
On Mondays and Tuesdays, chaplains are available for individual pastoral visits, prayer, and conversation at times to suit patients and staff. Please ask a nurse or staff member to arrange a visit, or contact the chaplaincy directly.
The Chapel
Our dedicated chapel welcomes all people. This is a tranquil space for periods of prayer or silence as well as for religious service and contemplation.
The chapel is open to everyone. A dedicated quiet space is available for personal prayer and reflection by people of all faiths and none.
Our chaplaincy team includes members from many different Christian denominations. We maintain strong links with the local community and can organise the services of local religious leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu communities.
The chaplaincy team
Bernie Devine SP.
Lead Chaplain (Catholic Sister)
Pauline Chambers (Catholic parishioner)
Vicki Rawding
(Born again Christian)
Rev. Paul Rout OFM (Franciscan Catholic priest)
Kenneth Van Heerden
Zeo Church / Catholic
Rev. Joseph Quoc Cuang
Catholic priest
Harmeet (Meeta)
The Evangelism Team in the Emmanuel Church
Ian Mansfield
The Evangelism Team in the Emmanuel Church
Helia Murdock
If you would like to have a chat with a chaplain friend, please ask a nurse, care assistant, or staff member to contact us, or get in touch directly. We are usually present Mondays-Fridays between 8am-4pm. We may be available at other times by appointment.
If you are willing, please fill in part of or all of the information required on the ‘tree cards’ which you will find on the ward or at the entrance to the hospital or chapel.
Our chaplains are here to offer a 'listening ear’ in all circumstances, including end-of-life care
What we do day-to-day
As part of Mildmay's multidisciplinary team, the chaplains are here to offer a listening ‘ear’ and emotional support in all circumstances pertaining to patients' personal, ongoing and end-of-life care, as well as all who come to Mildmay.
We meet with others one-to-one and in groups when appropriate. Other responsibilities include preparing, animating and leading chapel services while maintaining the chapel as a sacred space for peace and tranquillity.
Patients who have been discharged and are returning to their communities are linked to their local churches, Mosques, Temples and other local groups to ensure they are given ongoing support.
Bereavement care
Caring for those who are making their final journey in life, together with their loved ones, is an essential characteristic of a humane society, religious or otherwise.
We are here to assist during the painful, traumatic process of bereavement. The chaplaincy team will offer or arrange prayer and counselling, religious rites and practices appropriate to your particular faith group, and if requested, ongoing bereavement support. Our chaplains, if asked, will take funeral services.
Memorial Services, at a time convenient for families and friends, are also celebrated in memory of the bereaved.
Create a dedication for your loved one on our special page on Mildmay's main charity website.
Background photo by Mahdi Bafande
Chaplaincy contact details
The Chaplaincy
Mildmay Hospital
19 Tabernacle Gardens
London
E2 7DZ
Wisdom and inspiration
"My religion is simple, My religion is kindness"
Buddhism
"Love your neighbour as yourself"
Christianity
"Fear not. What is not real, never was and never will be. What is real, always was and cannot be destroyed"
Hinduism
"Love all, with sincere love and concern"
Islam
"By three things is the world sustained: justice, truth and peace"
Judaism
Prayer Alert/bookmark, Winter 2025/26
About twice a year, we produce the Mildmay Prayer Alert. This has information and news on projects, causes and our upcoming events that need your prayer support.
We can let you have copies for your church as well, so if you would like to be sent our next Prayer Alert, please let us know by email or via our Contact Us form.
Download the latest Prayer Alert / Bookmark here:
Apply for volunteer chaplains / chaplaincy placements
If you feel you have the calling to join our Chaplaincy Team as a volunteer or on a placement, please download the relevant application form and return it to us when completed.
You can download a Word version to fill in on your screen and return it easily by email or a pdf version to print out and fill in by hand and either email or post back to us. All the information you need is on the form.
Download the VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN application form
The form is available as a PDF (print and return by post ) or as a Word document (complete on screen and return by email).
Download the PLACEMENT application form
The form is available as a PDF (print and return by post ) or as a Word document (complete on screen and return by email).
Support us
NHS contracts cover approximately 90% of our costs. Only through charitable donations can we provide a comprehensive range of services that ensure the best outcomes for our patients, funding staff like our chaplain, art therapist and volunteer coordinator.
Your support ensures these vital services can continue. Please consider donating today and help us empower patients on their path to well-being.