Course Leader:  Narinder Tegally

Course Date:  Thursday 15 May

Course Options:  £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline - 15/04/25 ) 

Course Timings:  9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0425

Course Information:

When we feel we belong and recognise similarities in people we are with, we feel accepted and safe. But when we feel different, or that we do not belong, we can feel confused, uncertain or have mixed feelings. Celebrating differences and acknowledging similarities is powerful in allowing us to be true to ourselves and to value who we are.

What does it mean to be for us all to be created in God’s image.  We will explore Psalm 139 ~ 13-17 and readings from other traditions what it is to be unique, special, and wonderfully made. We will share stories that reflect our experiences of what it is to be different and celebrate our diversity. I look forward to you accompanying me on this journey.

Course Leader:

Narinder was born in the Punjab, India as a Sikh. She became a Christian in her 20's. Her husband converted from Islam to Christianity, and they have three grown up daughters and three grandchildren. Before her Ordination in the Anglican Church, Narinder was a Registered Nurse working in Palliative Care and Mental Health. She is a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and Intercultural Psychotherapist, Counselling Supervisor and Spiritual Director.

God’s calling as a priest has led Narinder to serve in parishes in St Albans, Beaconsfield and in Bath & Wells Diocese.  Currently, she is the Lead Chaplain of Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH), Staff Governor and as part of my role Narinder sits on various groups such as the Ethics Group, End of Life Steering Group, Health and Wellbeing Group, Equality and Diversity Group representing the UKME staff, patients and their families and leading Reflective Practice Groups for colleagues at the RUH.

Narinder is an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, Bishops Panel Adviser (BAP) and the UKME Officer / Champion addressing Racism and Injustices within the church. She is a member of the Steering Group at Wells Cathedral which has oversight to help shape the Cathedral’s approach to the reinterpretation of its monuments with connections to Transatlantic Slavery and a part of the Diocese Lament to Action Group. Narinder currently serves on the Bishop’s Council as well as the Diocesan Synod. She leads retreats, quite days, diversity and bereavement training. 

Narinder is a member of the National Minority Ethnic Vocations Advisory Group working alongside the National Minority Ethnic Vocations Officer Regionally and Nationally. She has recently been appointed as the Interfaith Advisor for Bath & Wells Dioceses. 

For Narinder, it is an enormous privilege to serve God and His people. His faithfulness and steadfast love is key to her calling.  In March 2022, Narinder was invited and installed as Prebendary of Wells Cathedral which was an honour to receive.