35 Students engaged in ALM Elective Training
A total of 35 students from parishes across the diocese are involved with ALM elective training. Over the next 6 months they will receive training to equip them to serve their parishes. A number of this year's students are studying a second ALM course to develop their ministries further and six students are following the Mission Shaped Ministry course as part of the ALM Mission Enabler elective. How many in your church have gifts waiting to be released through such training? For more information on the ALM programme visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/alm

The Living Well
The Reverend Helen Connoll has been appointed Acting Chaplain of the Living Well, Nonington with effect from 1st February 2012.

Photo Caption Competition   go to top of page

Last month's caption competition winners include:

1. "No, we don't have Messy Synagogue here in Bethlehem"' - John Scott
2. "Have I taken a wrong turn on theJourney?" - Simon Foulkes
3. "Now what was the next line?" - Tony Luckham

To see the other captions visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/january2012/

February competition
This photo was taken after the confirmation at Canterbury All Saints. Send your captions to: eshepherd@diocant.org

To view a larger version visit www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/february2012

If you have a photo requiring a caption, please send it to Emily Shepherd eshepherd@diocant.org

On Offer   go to top of page

Common Worship Daily Prayer Preliminary Edition (2002)
The Cathedral has about 60 copies of the Common Worship Daily Prayer Preliminary Edition (2002). They are all well-thumbed, but perfectly serviceable. Collection can be arranged by emailing virger@canterbury-cathedral.org.

Furniture - free to parishes
Furniture on offer on a first come first served basis (must be collected from Diocesan House). Contact Gilly Marsh: 01227 459401 or gmarsh@diocant.org

• 1 x small metal table size: 47" x 24"
• 1 x brown desk chair with arms
• 1 x computer desks 44" x 30" - wooden tops and metal legs
• 1 x 3 wooden drawer (for next to or under desk) 32" x 17" x 29" (h)
• 1 x metal drawer unit (for next to or under desk)
• Assorted wooden tables with metal legs (rectangular or half moon)

People and Vacancies   go to top of page

For latest notices visit:

Vacancies

Part time Outreach worker (Kingsnorth, Ashford): www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/parishvacancies.htm

Personal Secretary to the Archdeacon of Canterbury (25 hours a week): www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies

Vicar of the proposed Canonry Benefice, Ash: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies

Rector for the proposed King's Wood Benefice, Chilham: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies

The G7 Benefice, Ashford Assistant Curate (House for Duty): www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies

Vicar for the proposed West Sheppey Benefice: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies

Chaplain at Huggens College: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/vacanciesotherorganisations.htm

Diocesan Training   go to top of page

Schools Conference for Head Teachers, Governor Chairs and Incumbents
Tuesday 6 March 2012 at St Marys Church Ashford from 9.00am
The focus will be: Enhancing ethos and creating capacity with Professors John Moss, Trevor Cooling and Hazel Bryan.
Book your space via: http://sfoulkesuk.wufoo.com/forms/k7x2w5/

Canterbury Diocese Creative Mission Forum
Monday 19 March 2012, 10.30am to 3.30pm at Seasalter Christian Centre
Picking up from, and building upon, the network of Emerging Churches Group, an invitation is extended to leaders from all forms of church around the Diocese with a common interest in creative mission. The focus this time will be on Café Church. Our guest speaker is Penny Marsh, leader of the Café church at Costa Coffee in Bluewater. Coffee and lunch will be provided; there is no cost, but bookings in advance are required: book here.

Self Supporting Ministers' Consult for ministers not in employment
Monday 26 March 2012, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
The Upper Room, St Mary Bredin, Canterbury
There will be a consultation for SSMs who are NOT in employment, including clergy offering ministry in a voluntary, unpaid or non-stipended capacity.
These consultations offer us opportunity to reflect vocationally and missiologically according to one's ministry context. Those attending the first consultation spend the majority of their ministry and work time with non-church people. Those attending the second consultation are likely to minister more substantially in the context of the Christian community. Please book via: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/selfsupportingministersconsult1.2.12.htm"

Bishop's Day for Clergy - 'Accompanying Adventurous Discipleship'
Friday 16 March 2012, 10.00am - 3.00pm, Canterbury Christ Church University Chapel
With Dr Andrew Teal, Chaplain of Pembroke College Oxford, and Warden of Fairacres Convent. Dr Teal has been Chair of Oxford Carers' Group and Chair of the Management Committee and is interested in Early Church, Modern Theology and Christian Formation. Bookings via: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/bishopsdayforclergy.htm

A Day of Theological Reflection for Clergy & Readers
Bishop Laurie Green
Wednesday 25 April 2012, 9.30am - 3.30pm, St Mary Bredin, Canterbury
Laurie Green recently retired as Bishop of Bradwell, in the Diocese of Chelmsford. Laurie has been involved in many exciting initiatives, including presenting the case internationally for an Anglican Network on Global Urbanisation. He is the Chelmsford Diocesan Lead Bishop on issues of Regeneration and Development. Laurie spent seven years of his ministry as Principal of the Aston Training Scheme, and as a priest in inner-city Birmingham and London. Full Biography at: www.canterburydiocese.org/BishopLaurieGreen25.4.12.pdf
Book online at: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/theologicalreflection25april2012.htm

Canterbury Diocese Messy Church Fiesta
Saturday 28 April 2012, 9.30am - 2.30pm at Seasalter Christian Centre
Following our very positive gathering of Canterbury Diocese Messy Church practitioners this autumn, we would very much like to invite you to our Messy Church Fiesta. This event will include guest speakers; workshops and most importantly a lunch. This event is open to all Messy Church teams, well established or only just starting. The day concludes with an invitation to see first-hand and take part in the Seasalter Messy Church event. Cost for the day is £10 per person to include lunch. Please book your team in here

Fresh Expressions Vision Day
Saturday 12 May 2012 at the United Church Faversham.
National and local speakers will introduce stories, updates and practical input, aimed at teams from all denominations. Further information on Vision Days can be found at www.freshexpressions.org.uk/vision

Seminar Day for Clergy & Readers
Monday 14 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. Booking Details to be published soon.

A Week of Accompanied Prayer for the Clergy
21 - 26 May 2012
Individually guided prayer retreats for clergy, which allow clergy to remain at home whilst meeting with a prayer guide for 30 minutes each day at Canterbury Cathedral: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/accompaniedprayer/Cathedral%20Clergy%20leaflet%20Week%20of%20Accompanied%20Prayer.pdf

Date for the diary:
Study Day for Clergy: Deliverance Ministry
Saturday 23 June 2012

Gathered for Growth: Developing leadership in the local church
Saturday 20 October 2012 (times and venue tbc)
A day with Bishop Trevor for clergy and laity to explore shared ministry.

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.

Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage 9 April
It's that time again when young people from across the Diocese gather together at Canterbury Cathedral for the Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage. All the relevant details remain much the same as last year: mini-pilgrimages leave from around Canterbury at either 10.00am or 10:30am with the service beginning in the cathedral at 12.00noon. The ePack with more detail will be distributed shortly, and will be available from the ChYP's page on the Diocesan Website as usual.

ChYP's Seed Grants
Exciting news! The Children, Schools & Young People Framework is now able to offer one-off seed-grants for Parishes, Benefices or Deaneries to support their Ministry with Children & Young People. Grants will normally be awarded for amounts up to £1000, but applications for amounts up to £5000 will be considered. Application Criteria and Application forms will be made available in early February with the closing date set as 20 April 2012. Details from Murray mwilkinson@diocant.org

What's On in the Parishes   go to top of page

Events in February:
For full details of events visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/index.htm

• Thursday 2 February 2012, 1.00pm, Lunchtime Recital - Cranbrook School Musicians, St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook
• Saturday 3 March 2012, Churches Together in Kent Annual Forum: "Better Together - Running the Race that is set before us" [Hebrews 12:1, 2], Christ Church University, Canterbury
• Saturday 4 February 2012, Diocesan Synod
• Saturday 4 February 2012, 10.00am, St Laurence Church Tour, St Laurence Church, High Street St Lawrence, Ramsgate
• Saturday 4 February 2012, 7.30pm, The 16th Great Cranbrook Quiz Evening, St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook
• Sunday 5 February 2012, 4.00pm, Christingle Service, Holy Trinity, Milton Regis
• Saturday 11 February 2012, 7.30pm, Caritas Chamber Choir Concert, St Bartholomew, Herne Bay
• Sunday 12 February 2012, 7.30pm, Caritas Chamber Choir Concert, St Peter with St Alphege, St Mildred with St Mary, Canterbury
• Sunday 12 February, 12noon - 4.30pm, Snowdrop teas, Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Challock off A252. Contact no 01223 740735
• Wednesday 15 February 2012, 7.45pm - 9.15pm, Israel and Palestine: can there ever be a lasting solution? St Peter's Methodist Church, Canterbury, St Peter's Contemporary Theology Group
• Saturday 18 February 2012, 6.30pm, Quiz Night, St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street St Lawrence, Ramsgate
• Sunday 19 February, 12noon - 4.30pm, Snowdrop teas, Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Challock off A252. Contact: 01223 740735
• Wednesday 22 February 2012, 7.30pm, Ash Wednesday Eucharist, St Laurence Church, High Street St Lawrence, Ramsgate
• 28 February 2012, Lent Lectures 2012, St Peter's Anglican Church, Canterbury
• Friday 2 March 2012, Canterbury Women's World Day of Prayer Services, 11.00am St Paul's Church, Church Street St Paul's, Canterbury, 7.00pm St Nicholas' Church, Thanington

To include your event on our website and the 'What's On' list, please complete the online form: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/submitevent/index.htm

The Living Well Events
The Living Well have published their Spring programme: www.the-living-well.org.uk/living-well-programme.asp

Cathedral News and Events   go to top of page

Giant Bring and Buy Sale for Canterbury Cathedral Friends
Saturday 3 February, 10.30am to 1.30pm. Many stalls, including clothes, bric-a-brac and antiques in the Chapter House. Information from: 01227 865292

February Family Fun
The Schools Department at Canterbury Cathedral are holding Stained Glass Workshops for accompanied children during half term. Sessions take place in the Activity Room on Tuesday, 14 February 2012, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm and again on Thursday 16 February, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. * Normal Precinct charges apply. Download voucher for free child entry from www.canterbury-cathedral.org/schools.html

Choral Classics
Saturday 28 April 2012, 7.30pm, Canterbury Cathedral Nave
This event brings together the talent of world-renowned tenor, Mark Padmore (who lived in Canterbury as a boy attending Simon Langton School for Boys) and the English Chamber Orchestra along with the Crypt Choir of The King's School, Canterbury. Pieces will include Handel's Coronation Anthem, Zadok the Priest and the choral tour-de-force, Dixit Dominus. Mark Padmore will perform Handel Arias and the highly-charged Dies Natalis by Gerald Finzi. All proceeds will go to the Canterbury Cathedral Trust. Tickets from: tickets@canterburycathedraltrust.org or 01227 865346.

Events and services in February:
http://canterbury-cathedral.org/assets/files/docs/pdf/worship-and-events/PublicEventsList.pdf

Holy Week in the Cathedral
A full programme of services and events in the Cathedral during Holy week can be found at: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/holyweekeaster2012.pdf

News from organisations linked to the Diocese   go to top of page

Churches Together in Kent Annual Forum: "Better Together - Running the Race that is set before us" [Hebrews 12:1, 2]
Saturday 3 March 2012, 9.45am - 3.00pm, Christ Church University, Canterbury
An ecumenical forum with an Olympic theme. Keynote address with Duncan Green Anglican Olympics' Chaplain, Bible study and a choice of workshops, followed by Evensong in the Cathedral. All welcome. Please book via: www.canterburydiocese.org/ctkent. Lunch available for £5.

Changing Attitude
All Saints Whitstable Theology Day
Saturday 31 March 2012, 11.00am to 4.15pm at All Saints Church Whitstable, Church Street, Whitstable CT5 1PG. (NB: venue Church not hall)
An inclusive view of sexuality and faithfulness to the scriptures at the same time - is such a thing possible? For more information and RSVP to: Simon Tillotson: tillotsons@gmail.com

Enneagram Courses
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 April 2012, Stelling Minnis Village Hall, CT4 6AG
A weekend course for those with no previous knowledge of the Enneagram.
On this course, the nine spaces will be explored through a variety of ways.
By the end of the weekend, people will have gained sufficient understanding to choose which personality type they belong to.
For information contact: Revd Margi Walker margiwalker@uwclub.net Tel: 01227 730805 for course leaflet and booking form

The Community Arts and Education programme at Canterbury Christ Church University
The Community Arts and Education programme are offering a number of short courses and day schools at the Canterbury campus of Canterbury Christ Church University, in the spring term of 2012:
Pilgrims - Canterbury Medieval Tourist: Day School, Saturday 18 February 2012 More information at: www.canterbury.ac.uk/community-arts-education

Christian Aid in Kent
Justice and Joy: a day of reflection on Isaiah 58
Friday 9 March 2012, 10.00am - 4.15pm,
Bore Place, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AR
Join Christian Aid staff and supporters from across Kent for a day of reflection, conversation and prayer, with special guest Aldrin Calixte, Director of Christian Aid's partner Haiti Survie. For more information please contact 020 7523 2069 or LSE@christian-aid.org.

Stories from the South
Tuesday 27 March 2012, 7.00pm - 9.00pm,
Folkestone Methodist Church, 153-155 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DA
Join Christian Aid staff for tea and cake and an evening of conversation, as we share inspiring stories from Christian Aid's partners, and think creatively about how we can engage others in Christian Aid Week 2012.
For more information please contact 020 7523 2069 or LSE@christian-aid.org.

'Pray/Paint Your Own Icon'
3 Day Course 29 - 31 May 2012, 11.00am - 4.00pm. St Peter's Church, St Peter's Street, Canterbury.
Tutor Peter Murphy, a local, professional, highly skilled icon painter. Maximum 30 in group Cost £75 (deposit £50 for place). Information from John Shirland: shirlands@talktalk.net.

Church of England News Round-up   go to top of page

News from the Church of England in January - www.cofe.anglican.org/news

News from the Archbishops - www.archbishopofcanterbury.org

Liturgical resources for the Olympics - www.olympics.churchofengland.org.

Notices from National Organisations   go to top of page

'Rev' Co-creator 'in conversation'
RADIUS (the religious drama Society) is hosting an event in which the co-creator of 'Rev', James Wood will talk about the award winning TV series. The event takes place at Holy Trinity, Sloane Square on 16th March at 7.30pm. More information from: www.intermissiontheatre.co.uk/rev

Calling young organists
The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) is offering organ scholarships to two young organists at the 2012 Summer Course for Young People at Bath. The successful candidates will play the four-manual Klais organ in the city's splendid Abbey church; the setting for some of the choral services. They will assist the Course Organist in playing for rehearsals and services during the popular week-long event at Kingswood School; this year's course runs from 20 - 26 August. Full details of the course and scholarships can found at ww.rscm.com/courses or by calling 01722 424843.

£10,000 prize for commissioning new art for parish churches
Parishes throughout England can apply for a £10,000 prize for the best developed proposal for commissioning a new work of art for their church. The Church Buildings Council prize, funded by The Jerusalem Trust, will be offered to an excellently prepared proposal and not for a particular artwork. The criterion is available on "Commissioning New Art for Churches". The deadline for the first stage is 29 February 2012. At this stage the parish must explain: Why? What? What is it for? Where? Will it be temporary or permanent? Further information: Louis Henderson 020 7898 1326

Join the Carbon Fast during Lent
The Christian relief and development agency, Tearfund, is inviting churches to join with Christians worldwide in the Carbon Fast during Lent 2012. The Carbon Fast encourages people to take one simple action everyday throughout the 40 days of Lent that may help reduce their carbon emission. To find out how to take part and to get a flavour of how the Carbon Fast is happening around the world go to www.tearfund.org/en/get_involv ed/campaign/campaign_updates/campaignnews/cc_201111_carbon_fast_2012"

Resources for Marriage Week
Church and pro-family groups who promote marriage are running the annual event of Marriage Week (7 - 14 February). The Marriage Week UK website has details of this year's theme and materials to aid and support Marriage Week events: http://marriage-week.org.uk/

Free pack helps churches respond to the 2012 Games
A vast compendium of resources is now available to help churches make the most of their engagement with the 2012 Games. The 48 page publication offers churches a host of practical ways to engage with their community during the Games and the Torch Relay, which will come within ten miles of most of the UK churches. The guide is produced and funded by Traidcraft, and is available free of charge from www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/churcheventpack or calling 0845 330 8900

More than Gold: Could you be a Games Pastor?
More than Gold are helping with the search for Games Pastors as well as offering prayer resources for the 2012 Olympics and a programme of training days to equip churches in advance of the coming Olympic and Paralympic Games. www.morethangold.org.uk

Handing on the Torch - Sacred words for a secular world
Archbishop Sentamu, Clifford Longley JP and Rachel Lampard are among the distinguished contributors to the new Lent course CD from York Courses. Dr David Hope introduces the course and Bishop Graham Cray provides the thoughtful closing reflections on the CD. At www.yorkcourses.co.uk you can listen to sound clips from each of the contributors and read sample pages from the booklets. For further information, please contact Carrie Geddes: 07792 272010

Grants for energy efficient projects
A new Fund, announced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, DECC, will provide grants for around 200 community organisations, including churches, to undertake energy efficiency projects and renewable energy generation in their area. For information on applying to the fund visit: www.greencommunitiescc.org.uk

Mission opportunities for young people
Latin Link, a Christian mission agency in Latin America is looking to recruit young people to serve the Latin American evangelical church in the form of Step teams. Placements can last for three weeks to four months and individuals will support a local church through practical and community based projects. More information from: www.latinlink.org.uk

Good luck Nigeria
Rev Jim Smith is Director of the Serving Africa Mission has been working in Africa for nearly 30 years. He has written a piece on Nigeria. He writes: "Recently, we have seen the emergence of a fundamentalist Islamic stream, doubtless being fed from further north - Boko Haram. They have already killed many people - mostly Christians, although bombs have no faith or conscience, and as usual, the killers don't really care who they kill." For more information: www.serving-africa.org

Lent Jars of Change for WaterAid
Water Aid is asking congregations across the country to collect Jars of Change for jars of water this Lent. Free resources including posters, presentations and Sunday school resources are available from www.wateraid.org/lentresources

Grants for Parish Community Engagement - CCF's new focus for 2012 and beyond
A new funding focus to support bridge building church community projects has been approved by the Church and Community Fund (CCF) for an initial three years starting today. The new focus will direct funding towards projects concerned with neighbourhood renewal, community projects with church growth at their core and to support replication of successful community projects that can easily be copied and rolled out elsewhere. Applications and information from: www.ccfund.org.uk

Christian Aid Week 2012: 13 - 19 May
In Christian Aid Week 2012 we will be celebrating how new tools, farming techniques and community action groups are transforming towns and villages in Sierra Leone. Christian Aid will be asking churches and supporters to get involved in May by encouraging their communities to fundraise, pray and act, to bring long-lasting change for people living in poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk

BibleLands Lent Study Course
BibleLands Lent Study Course 'Water of Life' is available to download from www.biblelands.org.uk/get_involved/seasonal_resources.htm#SR03

Conferences, Retreats, Training and Pilgrimages   go to top of page

Young Vocations Conference
The 'Young Vocations Conference' takes place from 13-15 February in Ely for young people aged 16-19 years who are interested in finding out more about being ordained in the Church of England. A downloadable flyer is available at: www.canterburydiocese.org/yvflyer.pdf

Naturally Supernatural: Gifts of the Spirit in Everyday Lives
15 - 18 February 2012, Eastbourne Congress Theatre
Includes teaching from Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft. £50 for whole conference (accommodation extra). Information from: www.soulsurvivor.com/uk

Guild of Health: A Day on Healing: The Strength to be Human
Saturday 10 March, 2012, 9.00am - 4.00pm, Peterborough Cathedral
Day includes a Keynote Address with Brian Thorne (Professor of Counselling), workshops and a Healing Service with Communion and the laying on of Hands. Cost £20 /£15 unwaged. Information from: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/mdandcmd/

From practice to policy: Theological Reflection on being a Chaplain
A one day practitioners' workshop for people involved in chaplaincy
Saturday 21 April 2012, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford OX44 9EX
Contact Keith Glenny 01865 877417
keith.glenny@ripon-cuddesdon.ac.uk

The Sisters of St Andrew, Edenbridge: Training and Retreat programme
The Sisters of St Andrew in Edenbridge, Kent, offer retreats, spiritual exercises and training, including on May 1st: 'How to run a quiet day in a parish'. More information from: www.sisters-of-st-andrew.org

Healing Ministry: I am the Lord who heals you - the journey from brokenness to wholeness
From 14 May - 17 May 2012 at Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre, The Old Rectory, Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex TN33 9AD
Teaching days on the Christian Healing Ministry for church leaders, healthcare professionals and all involved in pastoral care
Phone 01424 830033 or 01424 830204 or email crowhurstrectory@btconnect.com   www.crowhursthealing.org.uk

Top Up Your Theology Week
Monday 2 - Friday 6 July 2012, St John's College Nottingham
Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Revd Dr Andrew Angel and others share the latest developments in theology. Book in for the whole week or select single days.
An opportunity for all Christians actively engaged in mission and ministry to think through issues facing churches today. Teaching takes place in the context of a worshipping community, alongside space for fellowship. www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk/top-up-your-theology-2012

Holy Land Pilgrimage with Bishop Richard
From 12 - 21 November 2012, the Right Reverend Richard Llewellin will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which offers the chance to visit many of the sites associated with the life of Jesus of Nazareth, and also to encounter some of the Christians of today who live and work in Palestine and Israel. A brochure is available from Lightline Tours www.lightline.org.uk/images/stories/pdf_files/holyland2012/affcath_brochure.pdf or by calling: 01227 789515 or email rllewellin@clara.co.uk

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