Burrswood Christian Hospital Fellowship Day

Burrswood Christian Hospital Fellowship Day is a memorable and joyful annual celebration. This year it took place in September in glorious Autumn sunshine with around 500 members of the Burrswood ‘family'.

It was an opportunity to celebrate the work of this unique Christian hospital, give thanks for the retiring CEO, Dr Gareth Tuckwell, welcome his successor, Fi McLachlan, enjoy the grounds, hear the speeches and attend the afternoon Eucharist presided by the Right Revd James Langstaff, Bishop of Rochester.

A large marquee was erected on the lower lawn with live music while we enjoyed a delicious lunch and tea.

Burrswood Hospital seeks God’s healing through Christian ministry and prayer, medical excellence and professional counselling, caring for every aspect of each person’s wellbeing – whether spiritual, medical or emotional. Stillness and beauty provide space for the Holy Spirit’s transforming work in every area of need.

Burrswood staff are committed to working within the mystery of suffering and Christian healing. Their aim is to keep the love of Christ at the heart of care, and to be a sign of the Kingdom of God in a hurting world.

Fi McLachlan has previously been Chief Executive of Mildmay International, a pioneering HIV charity delivering quality care and treatment, prevention work, rehabilitation, training and health systems strengthening in the UK, sub-Saharan Africa and Eastern Europe. Prior to that she was the Director of Organisational Development and part of the International Leadership team of Interserve International.

Burrswood works in partnership with the ME Trust. For more information on Burrswood see here.

For further photos of Burrswood Hospital Fellowship Day see here.