Quite frequently, the chaplains are invited to give a lecture or a presentation for students in aviation, or colleagues of different expertise in the airport and beyond. In February, we were invited to lecture at the Laurentius College, located in The Base building at Schiphol.Continue reading “Lesgeven aan het Laurentius College”
Category Archives: Activities
Away-day board and chaplains
The anniversary 2025 of celebrating the 50-years’ anniversary of the Schiphol chaplaincy has come to an end. It is time to look to the future! The contract with the airport needs to be renewed, we have had a few changes in the chaplaincy team and our vision needs to stay vital and innovative.Continue reading “Beleidsmiddag bestuur en pastores”
Christmas Eve near the Meditation Centre in Lounge 2
For the ones who are travelling through Schiphol airport on Christmas Eve, do not miss the opportunity to get a touch of Christmas in a short celebration in Lounge 2. This service can only be attended by checked-in passengers, passengers in transit or staff who are on duty on Christmas Eve.Continue reading “Kerstavondviering bij het Meditation Centre in Lounge 2”
Luchthavenpastoraat viert 50-jarig bestaan
Op 10 juni vond een feestelijk evenement plaats om het 50-jarig bestaan van het Luchthavenpastoraat te vieren. Bestuursleden, vrijwilligers, pastores en vele genodigden kwamen samen in het Auditorium van het Schipholgebouw. Het thema van de dag was goed gekozen: “Stilstaan in beweging” – een treffende omschrijving van het werk van het pastoraat. De bijeenkomst werdContinue reading “Luchthavenpastoraat viert 50-jarig bestaan”
Christmas Eve near the Meditation Centre, behind security
For the ones who are travelling through Schiphol airport on Christmas Eve, do not miss the opportunity to get a touch of Christmas in a short celebration in Lounge 2. This service can only be attended by checked-in passengers, passengers in transit or staff who are on duty on Christmas Eve. A selection of Christmas carols will be sung, we will read the Nativity story and a short Christmas message will be given by one of the chaplains.Continue reading “Kerstavondviering in het Meditation Centre, na de security controle”
The Dutch organization VALK is specialized in therapy for people who have a fear of flying
The Dutch organization VALK is specialized in therapy for people who have a fear of flying. It is scientifically known that fear of flying is related to other types of fear or post-traumatic stress disorder and more. Recently, the airport chaplains and volunteers have listened to a lecture given by Drs. Kelly Pex, director and health psychologist with VALK.Continue reading “Stichting VALK staat bekend om het bieden van therapie aan mensen met vliegangst”
Airport Chaplaincy Schiphol on it’s way to fifty-years anniversary in 2025
The Meditation Centre at Schiphol Airport has moved several times to different locations. Chaplains also, they came and the left over time. However chaplaincy care has never stopped since its flagrant beginning in April 1975. Father Jan Duin was the first priest who set foot on the airport floors and took care of passengers and families in crisis. In the same year the first prayer centre of Schiphol was opened for travellers and staff.Continue reading “Luchthavenpastoraat op weg naar 50-jarig jubileum in 2025”
Value your volunteers!
The Meditation Centre at Schiphol cannot function without its volunteers. Every year in May the board and the chaplains offer them a day away from the hastiness of the airport to relax and enjoy themselves. On May 15th, a sunny Amsterdam welcomed 30 participants – among them partners and other invitees.Continue reading “Waardeer je vrijwilligers!”
General Secretary of Protestant Church of The Netherlands visits the Airport Chaplaincy
Sunday May 5th, General Secretary of the PCN (Dutch: PKN) visited the Airport Chaplaincy. He was joined by Mrs. Hilde van Koppen, secretary of the Board of the General Synod and they both brought their spouses. They attended the Sunday Service in the Meditation Centre. Many passengers and visitors participated in the liturgy and after the service a vibrant exchange started between everyone, travelers, guests, chaplains, volunteers and board members.Continue reading “Bezoek scriba PKN aan Luchthavenpastoraat”
Christmas Eve near the Meditation Centre, behind security
For the ones who are travelling through Schiphol Airport on Christmas Eve, do not miss the opportunity to get a touch of Christmas in a short celebration in Lounge 2. This service can only be attended by checked-in passengers, passengers in transit or staff who are on duty on Christmas Eve. A selection of Christmas carols will be sung, we will read the Nativity story and a short Christmas message will be given by one of the chaplains.Continue reading “Kerstavondviering in het Meditation Centre, achter de security”