Redland City Council celebrated Chappy Week in May, acknowledging and celebrating the wonderful work of Redlands Coast School chaplains and the vital part they play in the lives of students, families and school communities.
Mayor Karen Williams said Council put a high priority on recognising the incredible commitment and sacrifice made by school chaplains, who now worked in most state schools across Redlands Coast.
“The work of chaplains is vital in our schools and they provide important guidance, advice, comfort and support across every school in which they have a presence,” said Cr Williams.
“I’m delighted to announce that as part of council’s recognition of chaplains, nominations are now open for the pre-eminent award for our chaplains, the Pastor Glen Gray Award.
”The award recognises an outstanding chaplain on Redlands Coast who has demonstrated significant social, emotional and spiritual support to students, parents and school staff.
“Pastor Glen Gray, who passed away in 2020, was a passionate Redlands Coast resident who did outstanding community work and who played an integral role in founding some of Redlands Coast’s best loved community events.
“He was much loved and was a generous and selfless man who touched the lives of countless residents through many local causes which included food banks and events such as the Redlands Easter Family Festival.
“I would encourage you to nominate your school chaplain for the award to help recognise the outstanding work that chaplains do each and every day on Redlands Coast. The Award winner will be announced at our Mayoral Prayer Breakfast.”
The Redland City Mayoral Prayer Breakfast, which celebrates its 20th anniversary, will this year be held on Thursday 18 August. The event is widely supported by the Redlands Coast community and has raised more than $150,000 since its inception.
All the money we raise through the breakfasts helps fund the work of chaplains across the Redlands Coast.
