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News from Canterbury Diocese go to top of page
The Gathering - 1,000 tickets sold!
Nearly 1,000 tickets for The Gathering (Friday 16 and Saturday 17 September at Canterbury Cathedral) have been purchased already. You can book your tickets online at www.canterburydiocese.org/thegathering or look out for flyers in church.
Parish Grant Applications 2012
Applications for financial support for parishes in 2012 are now welcomed. A form, for completion by deaneries, is available: www.canterburydiocese.org/parishgrantapplications/grantapplicationform.doc
Applications should be made to the Director of Finance at Diocesan House by 30 September 2011.
Ministry Training Fund benefits from Ordination service
Over £2250 was raised for the Diocesan Ministry Training Fund from the Ordination Services held at Canterbury Cathedral last month. Bishop Trevor sends his thanks for these generous donations which will provide benefit to future ordinands as they embark on their training.
Service for new Archdeacon of Maidstone
A special service of welcome will be held for the Venerable Stephen Taylor as he becomes the new Archdeacon of Maidstone. The service takes place on Sunday 25 September at All Saints Maidstone at 3.30pm. All are welcome.
Archdeacon Stephen will be Collated in the Cathedral on the previous Sunday (18 September).
For details of the Maidstone event visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/bishoptrevor/letters/welcomearchdeaconmaidstone14July%202011.htm
24/7 Live it! - update
Christ the King - November 20th, 5.30pm
This 24/7 discipleship event, on the Sunday of Christ the King at Canterbury Cathedral, will draw some of the most valuable strands of the year together and mark our intentions for ongoing discipleship. It is hoped at least two people from each congregation will attend this event. Full details will be sent in September.
Poverty and Hope update
The 2010/11 Poverty and Hope appeal has raised over £23,000 and over the next few weeks funds will be distributed to the supported projects: an education project run by USPG for girls in North India, a CMS care project for street children in Brazil, a Christian Aid illiteracy project for girls in Afghanistan, an education project for young people in Kent run by Commonwork and an orphanage run by our link diocese of Madagascar. Details at: www.canterburydiocese.org/bishoptrevor/letters/povertyandhopeappeal18.7.2011.htm
General Synod report
Sally Muggeridge offers a reflection of the events of the July General Synod:
www.canterburydiocese.org/generalsynod
Warden of Readers
From September the Revd Canon Rob Mackintosh will become the new Warden of Readers for Canterbury Diocese. The Celebration of Reader Ministry service takes place on Sunday 25 September 2011, 6.30pm at Canterbury Cathedral.
Kerry Thorpe licensed as Mission and Growth Adviser
The Revd Canon Kerry Thorpe was licensed as the new Mission and Growth Adviser for Canterbury Diocese on July 14th. Part of the 'Local Church Development' framework, the Mission and Growth Adviser will seek to assist local churches, emerging groups and deaneries achieve sustained growth in the church's mission across the diocese. For information contact Kerry at: kthorpe@diocant.org
Back to Church Sunday
Michael Harvey, one of the founders of Back to Church Sunday, has produced 12 five minute videos to help parishes become a more invitational church.
Link to: www.unlockingthegrowth.com/resources.
Over 110 parishes in Canterbury Diocese are taking part this year. More information or to register your parish visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/backtochurchsunday
Photo Caption Competition go to top of page
The winners of last month's caption are:
- "The man in the pub told me I'd be able to ride around the see on this" - Dennis Garland
- "So after he'd blessed the frog, the bishop found the princess was not as he'd imagined" - Carolyn Lewis
- "So Bishop there was only one wheel on it?" - David Wood
To see the other captions visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/julyt2011
August competition
This month's entry was taken at at Revd Carolin Clapperton's retirement party.
Send your captions to: eshepherd@diocant.org
To view a larger version visit www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/august2011/index.htm
If you have a photo requiring a caption, please send it to Emily Shepherd
People and Vacancies go to top of page
For latest notices visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/peopleandplaces
Vacancies
Diocesan Training go to top of page
Pastoral Care Teams: Beginning or Building a Better Approach to a Pastoral Care Strategy
10 September 2011, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Paul's Church Centre, Canterbury
What are the What, Whys and Wherefores needed for any team to enable responsible pastoral care in their church setting? Practical exercises and opportunities to find out what you most need to know.
Book on-line at www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/pastoralcarestrategy10.9.2011.htm
Kent 'mission shaped ministry' course
Training in missional thinking and practice for teams from all forms of church - starting Saturday 24th September 2011 at St. Justus, Rochester. Followed by eight monthly Tuesday evenings at St. Mary Kennington (Ashford), a week-end away in March and a further Saturday in May. Cost £250 per person, but with significant subsidy available for teams from Canterbury Diocese.
Full details and booking forms at: www.freshexpressions.org.uk/missionshapedministry/kent11
Canterbury Diocese Creative Mission Forum
Monday 26 September 2011, 10.30am to 3.30pm
Seasalter Christian Centre, 49 Faversham Road, Seasalter, Whitstable CT5 4AX
Picking up from, and building upon, the network of Emerging Churches Group. We want to extend an invitation to leaders from all forms of church around the Diocese with a common interest in creative mission. Coffee and lunch provided free.
Bookings:
www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/creativemissionforum.htm
Faith in Building Maintenance - free workshop
A free training day for volunteers who help look after historic faith buildings takes place on Thursday 6 October, 10am - 4pm at St Mary's Church, Chilham. Places must be booked in advance: katem@spab.org.uk Tel: 0207 456 0913 or via www.spabfim.org.uk
Training workshops for Parish Officers
All courses can be booked online: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/parishofficers.htm and cost £8 (including buffet lunch or supper) unless indicated
Introductory Training for Churchwardens
Saturday 8 October 2011, 9.30am - 1.00pm
Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ
Speakers: Philip Down, Julian Hills, Ian Dodd, Cressida Williams
PCC Secretaries Training
Wednesday 21 September 2011, 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ
Speaker: Julian Hills
Working with 'social grief' in the parish setting'
Teams in Leadership Workshop
1 October 2011, 9.30am - 12.30pm at Nackington Barn, nr Canterbury
Anyone involved in Parish ministry will know something about the effects of change in a parochial community. This workshop is an opportunity to reflect psychologically and theologically on what might be involved in this as a group phenomenon.
Bookings: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/workingwithsocialgrief.htm
Pastoral Care Teams: Pastoral Care, Mental Health and Well Being
5 November 2011, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Paul's Church Centre, Canterbury
How have our attitudes shifted over recent decades and what are the implications for Christian communities who are seeking to be faithful to the message of healing and wholeness Christ brings? How do we find out more about this crucial area of pastoral care and its complexities?
Book on line at www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/pastoralcarementalhealthandwellbeing5.11.2011.htm
Preaching the Lectionary - St Mark's Gospel
Saturday 19 November 2011, Venue TBA
Speaker: Helen-Ann Hartley, Director of Biblical Studies and Lecturer in New Testament at Ripon College Cuddesdon. Helen-Ann joined the full-time staff at Cuddesdon in January 2008. She is a member of the working group on theological education in the Anglican Communion. During 2010 she spent a four-month sabbatical at the College of St John the Evangelist in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand where she wrote her book 'Making Sense of the Bible' which was published by SPCK in June.
Spiritual Accompaniment
Responding to the need to support both ordained and lay ministers in a deeper awareness of the presence of God in their lives. Applications are invited for a third programme of spiritual accompaniment training to begin early in 2012, offered jointly by Canterbury and Rochester dioceses.
Year 1 of the two-year programme takes place over six Saturdays on a roughly bi-monthly schedule. An application form, supporting letters and a Programme Brochure which describes the (current) course, with dates and venues, is available at: www.canterburydiocese.org/spiritualaccompaniment
The cost of the course is £220pa. CMD (for clergy and Readers) may be requested.
More information from: Rose Dale: rdale@diocant.org; tel. 01227 459401.
Involved in Church Ministry? Looking to develop your ministry further?
Over the last 10 years ALM Training has helped over 300 individuals develop their ministry skills for use in their local parishes. They (and their parishes) have benefited from the experience of receiving quality introductory level training in a supportive adult learning environment.
In the 2011-2012 ALM year we are offering the following courses.
| Children's Leader |
Diocesan House, Canterbury |
Mondays, 7pm-9pm |
| Healing and Wholeness Minister |
Kennington Church Hall, Ashford |
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm |
| Mission Enabler |
Minster Church Hall, Thanet |
Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm |
| Pastoral Assistant |
Diocesan House, Canterbury
Ayecliffe Church Centre, Dover
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Thursdays, 7pm-9pm
Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm
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| Worship Leader |
Diocesan House, Canterbury
St Martin's Church, Maidstone
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Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm
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| Youth Leader |
Diocesan House, Canterbury |
Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm |
For more information on ALM Training including elective descriptions and provisional dates visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/localministries/alm
Deepening Discipleship - Launching in autumn 2011
The ALM Core Module is re-launching as 'Deepening Discipleship' in October 2011. It is aimed at those looking at furthering their own discipleship journey in a supportive group environment. We are offering courses at the following venues
| Ashford |
Kennington Church Hall |
Thursdays - 7pm-9pm |
| Canterbury |
Diocesan House |
Tuesdays,
Wednesdays,
Thursdays - 7pm-9pm |
| Dover |
Ayecliffe Church Centre |
Wednesdays - 7pm-9pm |
| Maidstone |
St Martin's Church |
Thursdays - 7pm-9pm |
| Thanet |
Minster Church Hall |
Wednesdays - 7pm-9pm |
If you are interested in studying the Deepening Discipleship course visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/localministries/deepeningdiscipleship for more information including course dates. For postal copies of the application packs and leaflets contact Sarah Lucas, slucas@diocant.org or 01227 459401.
Bishop's Day for Clergy - 'Accompanying Adventurous Discipleship'
Friday 16th March 2012, Canterbury Christ Church University Chapel (TBC)
Dr Andrew Teal, University of Oxford
Seminar Day for Clergy & Readers
Monday 14th May 2012.
Professor David Ford is Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University and will offer a Seminar Day for clergy and Readers on a topic relating to his current work on the Gospel of John.
The Living Well Events
A number of events are planned for the winter: www.the-living-well.org.uk/living-well-programme.asp
Children & Young People's (ChYP's) Ministry Update go to top of page
The ChYP's Ministry page has a growing collection of resources and reflections. Or contact Murray at Diocesan House 01227 459401.
theJourney
… is a new Diocesan Youth Event happening on 1st October 2011, from 6-8pm at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Chapel. The format will be a mix of band led worship and creative/alternative interactive stations with a talk and to help celebrate Richard Read's, Pilgrim's Run (www.pilgrimsrun.org.uk) we also have the Destiny Africa Choir performing at the beginning of the evening!
Should be a great event!
We've put a £1 cost on the event but that way we can have a free café of sorts.
Parking will also be available at the University! Contact Murray at Diocesan House 01227 459401
What's On in the Parishes go to top of page
Events in August:
For full details of events visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/index.htm
- Thursday 4 August 2011, 1.05pm, Lunchtime Concert, Organ Music played by Michael Freer in aid of Kent Air Ambulance, All Saints Church, Maidstone
- Friday 5 August 2011, 8.00 pm, Summer Prom Concert, St Mary in the Marsh
- Saturday 6 August 2011, 4.00pm - 6.30pm, Jazz in the Aumbry Garden, Church Street Eastry
- Saturday 6 August 2011, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, St Laurence Fair, St Laurence Church, Churchyard & Parish Hall
- 6 August 2011, 10:45am, "40-Minute Freebie" Organ recitals, All Saints, Birchington
- Saturday 13 August 2011, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Church Open, St Augustine's, East Langdon
- Thursday 11 August 2011, 1.05pm, Lunchtime Concert in aid of Heart of Kent Hospice, All Saints Church, Maidstone
- 12 - 14 August 2011, FLOWER FESTIVAL, St Marys Church, Langley
- Saturday 13 August 2011, 7:30pm, Organ Recital, All Saints Church, Birchington
- Thursday 18 August 2011, 1.05pm, Lunchtime Concert, All Saints Church, Maidstone
- 20 August 2011, 10:45am, "40-Minute Freebie" Organ recitals, All Saints, Birchington
- Thursday 25 August 2011, 1.05pm, Lunchtime Concert in aid of All Saints Restoration Trust, All Saints Church, Maidstone
- Saturday 27-29 August, Flower Festival, SS Peter and Paul, Appledore.
- 26 - 29 August 2011, Grand Flower Festival, St Peter & St Paul, Eythorne near Dover.CT15 4AE
- 27 - 29 August 2011, 10.30am - 5,30pm, Flower Festival, Ss.Cosmas and Damian, Church Lane, Challock, Nr Ashford
- 27 - 29 August 2011, 10.00am - 5.00pm, Flower Festival, St Michael and All Angels Harbledown
- Saturday 27 August 2011, 7.30pm, Organ Recital with David Poulter, St Peter-in-Thanet, Broadstairs.
To include your event on our website and the 'What's On' list, please complete the online form: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/submitevent/index.htm
Cathedral News and Events go to top of page
Events in August: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/cathedraleventsjulyaugust2011.pdf
Garden visits raise over £7,000 for charities
The Open Gardens weekend which took place at Canterbury Cathedral over the May Bank Holiday, raised over £7,000 for charity. Cheques have been presented to Strode Park Foundation incorporating Kent Kids, based at Herne, Kent; and Seeds for Africa.
News from organisations linked to the Diocese go to top of page
The Quiet View (Kingston, Canterbury)
Open to Love: 6 August, 10.30am - 4.00pm
Quiet Day led by Revd Lizzie Hopthrow, former hospice chaplain.
Refreshments provided but please bring your own lunch. Suggested donation £15
To book a place please ring 01227 830070 email: lizziehopthrow@quista.net or write: 146 The Street Kingston Canterbury CT4 6JQ
www.quietview.co.uk
26 - 28 August 2011 - French Youth Pilgrimage
Marche des Jeunes - Young Peoples Pilgrimage to Notre Dame de Boulogne
As part of our diocesan link with the Diocese of Arras across the Channel, we welcomed young people from France to the Youth Pilgrimage in Canterbury at Easter this year. An equivalent event in France is the annual youth pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Boulogne sur mer. The event, for 15-25 year olds, takes place over three days, culminating in the big celebration in the cathedral on Sunday 28th August. For further details and information on how to take part, please visit http://arras.catholique.fr/page-21803.html or contact Charles Hill, for the Canterbury-Arras Contact Group: 01580 240658
Biblical Characters and the Enneagram
Saturday 8 October 2011, 9.30am - 4.30pm
The emphasis of the day is not primarily about trying 'to type' biblical characters but to examine passages of scripture and to discover how they might speak to our particular type. Course held at Stelling Minnis Village Hall. The cost of each day is £10.
Contact: Margi Walker margiwalker@uwclub.net
Loerrach 2011 - Thursday 20th to Wednesday 26th October
In October there will be a visit to Loerrach, a region south of the Black Forest in Germany on the banks of the Rhine with which our diocese is linked. We shall be staying with local families and in Schloss Beuggen. Part of the visit will be in conference with our friends from Loerrach and from Berlin-Zossen, where themes around ministry and discipleship will be discussed. If you are interested, please get in touch with Rev. Robin Blount on 01303 250028 or robin.blount38@gmail.com
Appeal for Africa
Are you cleaning out the vestry or church cupboards? Please think twice before you throw anything away. There is a hard working group, as part of a charity, that have visited some villages in Africa and know their needs. They collect, repair and send to growing churches in Africa items that make their simple places of worship even more special. Candlesticks, crosses, robes, kneelers etc are completely unobtainable to them. If you have anything that is surplus to requirements just ring Mrs Margaret Harvey on 01233 638 525.
Church and Community Seminars
'Selfish or Selfless? How do you take responsibility for yourself?'
With Dr Len Rowland, Consultant Psychologist and Director of Research at the Health & Social Care Advisory Service.
Thursday 29th September 2011, 6.30-9.00pm at St Paul's Church Centre, Church Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NH. Cost £5 (including refreshments)
To book a place contact: Rev Pam Beckinsale, c/o Diocesan House, Lady Woottons Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ or pam.beckinsale@tiscali.co.uk or mobile: 07762 100543
New Churchyard Awards for 2011
The Kent God's Acre Project is running two new awards which are for Community Participation and Churchyard Interpretation.
For further information, contact: 01227 45940 or email - cpinchbeck@diocant.org
The closing date for these awards is Thursday 1 September 2011.
For all awards there will be a presentation event in the autumn.
The Kent God's Acre Project - Churchyard Mark
Since our first workshop in June 2009, there has been a call for a churchyard mark to publicise that a church/community have worked to an agreed standard. There are three levels, Level 1 (introductory), Level 2 (intermediate) and Level 3 (advanced). The criteria set out a certain standard that must be achieved by the production of evidence and a visit by one of our representatives. For further information contact: 01227 45940 or email - cpinchbeck@diocant.org
Kent Christian FORUM
The date for the first Kent Christian FORUM has now been fixed for Saturday 3 March 2012, times and venue to be advised. Please make a note of this date in your diary. Information from: The Revd Canon Dr Charles Hill, Ecumenical Officer for the Maidstone Archdeaconry: 01580 240658.
Serving Africa Mission - Hands together
"But how do I pray for a Nation - it's too big!" Jim Smith (Chichester) hears this a lot in the U.K., and also in Ghana, where he also works. Both nations are facing difficult and challenging times. Jim wants to combine the two nations in a project called "Hands Together" - a series of teaching lessons which will run from October. The teaching will all be online, with a prayer chain. This is an opportunity to learn about serious prayer - prayer which can change nations. It is based on some of the material already available - "Is the beast rising again?", "St Patrick's breastplate" "Strongholds" and "The Crucible of Agony."
For more information: the "Hands Together" page of www.visionworld27.org or email: jimsmithghana@yahoo.co.uk
Church of England News Round-up go to top of page
News from the Church of England in July - http://www.cofe.anglican.org/news
News from the Archbishops - www.archbishopofyork.org/119
Church of England Prayers
Prayer for Norway
www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/topical-prayers.aspx#Norway
Olympics: www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/topical-prayers.aspx#olympics400
Notices from National Organisations go to top of page
Community Pastors' Newsletter
www.communitypastors.org.uk
CMS teaching and worship resources for Harvest
CMS (The Church Mission Society) have produced harvest resources, 'Food for Thought', based on the theme of food security and consumer attitudes towards food. They include suggestions for worship, small group materials, ideas for Harvest events and stories from CMS mission partners around the world and can be downloaded free from www.cms-uk.org/resources.
St Boniface Trust - Essay competition
Following the setting up of the Anglican Ordinariate, St Boniface Trust has been concerned that yet more divisions are being created within both the Anglican and the Roman Catholic Church. It is offering a prize of £1,000 which will go to the writer of an essay of about 5,000 words on the subject: "Why I am an Anglican and believe I shall remain so".
Essay submissions by lay people and clergy of all ages must be received by 1st January 2012. To enter contact secretary@stbonifacetrust.org.uk
Parish Nursing
A Parish Nurse is a registered nurse, usually with community experience, who works through the church, offering spiritual as well as physical and mental care. Parish Nursing Ministries UK welcome contact from those with a nursing background interested in opportunities that exist for Parish Nursing across the UK.
Their 2011 Annual Symposium, "More Precious than Gold" will be held from 20 - 21 November at Hothorpe Hall, a Christian retreat and Conference centre, and booking is now open. For any further information on PNMUK or the Symposium, contact Parish Nursing Ministries UK on 01788 817904 or Claire.g@parishnursing.org.uk
Theatre groups offer original 2012 Games drama to churches
Four leading Christian theatre groups have each produced original productions to help churches make the most of the 2012 Games. The companies, Saltmine, Lantern Arts, Riding Lights and Act4 have created productions suitable for schools as well as adults. Links to details of all four productions can be found at: www.morethangold.org.uk/productions
New website for 'Find A Grave' (Scotland)
Find A Grave Limited is a Renfrewshire based company which offers an online service to those seeking information about, and locations for, the graves of friends, family and people of interest. The service also provides access to information about cremations. Visit their website at www.findagraveinscotland.com
CSV Make a Difference Day - 29 October 2011
This year's volunteering campaign will focus on activities that combat loneliness and isolation in society. There are free resources to help and inspire organisers. The day takes place on Saturday 29 October, with activities between 22 October and 6 November. To register your interest in taking part call Freephone 0800 284 533, email difference@csv.org.uk or visit www.csv.org.uk/difference.
Conferences, Retreats, Training and Tours go to top of page
Anglican Centre in Rome
Anglican Centre in Rome is advertising courses for 2011/12. Please contact the MDO Neville Emslie (01227 459401 or nemslie@diocant.org) for more information
The Ammerdown Conference & Retreat Centre (Somerset)
16 September, Quiet Day led by Sr. Theresa Kennedy SCL - regular Quiet Days are an opportunity to take time out from our busy lives to pray, reflect and meditate with the help of Sister Theresa Kennedy, who will also be available for a one to one session, as well as enjoy Ammerdown's beautiful surroundings.
For more information: www.ammerdown.org/QuietDay4.htm
2 October, Training Day Orienteering with God - Preparation for Weeks of Accompanied Prayer
Led by Rev Jane Eastell (Spiritual Advisor for the Anglican Diocese of Bath & Wells). This includes how to plan and organise a week(s) of accompanied prayer in various settings, finding and co-ordinating prayer guides, venues and the daily programme, numbers of participants, supervision, publicity, opening and closing the week. For more information: www.ammerdown.org/TheRetreatAssociation-PreparationforWeeksofAccompaniedPrayer.htm
Westcott Conference
Innovation and Tradition: a conference exploring catholic and sacramental mission,
13 - 15 September 2011. This conference is for those wanting to think about contemporary mission in the catholic and sacramental tradition. For further information about the event, please contact Dave Male on dm432@cam.ac.uk
Distance Learning Opportunities in Counselling
Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Pastoral Counselling and Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
An introductory but substantial course which many people involved in pastoral care in churches have found useful. Two short residentials at St John's and six-months distance learning. Starts September and concludes with a further residential April 2012. No interview necessary but please apply now to secure your place.
Further details from St John's Extension Studies
Teresa Harrison-With t.harrison@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
0115 925 1117 or www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
MA in Applied Theology - University of Kent at Canterbury
If you have a good honours degree in any subject (or an equivalent professional qualification) and would like to study Applied Theology then this MA programme might be for you. It is taught on a Monday 11.00am - 4.00pm starting on 26 September and takes two years part-time or eleven months full-time. More information from Canon Robin Gill, Professor of Applied Theology at Kent, Tel: r.gill@kent.ac.uk or
www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/subjects/theology-and-religious-studies/applied-theology-ma
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