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Welcome to the June edition of the new Canterbury e-bulletin.
In this e-bulletin:
Bishop Trevor video message
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Filmed at the opening of new local needs housing at Rolvenden on land provided by the Diocese, Bishop Trevor reflects on how partnership can improve community.
www.canterburydiocese.org/multimedia/video/bishoptrevor
News from Canterbury Diocese
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Three Church Schools achieve 'Outstanding' SIAS Inspections
Three church schools in the Diocese have been classed as 'outstanding' in their recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools (SIAS) inspection. The successful schools are: All Souls Cheriton (VA) Primary, St John's Maidstone (VA) Primary and Eastchurch (VC) Primary.
A SIAS inspection occurs shortly after an OFSTED inspection and focuses on aspects of the school which make it distinctive and effective as a church school.
Nearly 1,000 people attend the Episcopal Visitation
Nearly 1,000 people including 340 Church Wardens attended a special 'Episcopal Visitations' service held in the Cathedral on 12 May. Preaching at the service, Bishop Trevor said: "Your willingness to know and serve our communities and the way you live out your ministry or office can help lead people to God."
Visitation news can be viewed at: www.ecclesiastical.com/avnews/canterbury
Bishop Trevor's address at: www.canterburydiocese.org/visitations/addressmay10.pdf
Synod News
On 8 May, 130 members of Synod met for a productive and lively meeting with discussions about the direction of the Diocese, a presentation about the work of church schools and information on Clergy Terms and Conditions. For a one page summary and copies of the presentations and presidential address visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/diocesansynodnews
Triumph (or miracle) for Diocesan Cricket Team!
The new Diocese of Canterbury cricket team conquered Winchester Diocese in their match on Monday. Neville Emslie described the victory as a 'triumph'; Canterbury Diocese made 229 and dismissed Winchester for 130.
The team plays Chichester on Monday 7th June at Sutton Valance School. More players, helpers and supporters are welcome - contact Neville: nemslie@diocant.org
Back to Church Sunday - last chance to sign up
The closing date for churches to register to participate in Back to Church Sunday is June 15th. Please register via this link: http://www.backtochurch.co.uk/page/3010/Registration++Order+Form or call Emily Shepherd, Director of Communications on 01227 459401 for more information.
Kent God's Acre Project Launch
The official launch of the Kent God's Acre Project by Bishop Trevor and John Bennett, Chief Executive of Kent Wildlife Trust takes place on Saturday 19th June at 10am at St Martin of Tours, Detling. To find out more information contact Revd Caroline Pinchbeck cpinchbeck@diocant.org or 01795 890487
Also Kent Wildlife Churchyard Awards 2010
As part of the Kent Wildlife Trust Gardening Awards, there is a special Wildlife Churchyard award (Gold, Silver and Bronze) for the best wildlife churchyard in Kent, sponsored by the Kent God's Acre Project. The closing date is 30th June 2010. To obtain a form or find out more information contact cpinchbeck@diocant.org
Bishop visits Dover Detainee Visitor Group
Bishop Trevor praised the work of the Dover Detainee Visitor Group when he met volunteers and staff on Tuesday. The Charity which provides assistance and friendship to immigrants detained in Dover, also supports ex-detainees and their families. More information: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/news
To view a short interview with Bishop Trevor filmed by the Kent on Sunday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCSUJjGgLE
Poverty and Hope
The 2009/10 'Money, Money, Money' Poverty and Hope appeal raised a total of £30,120 - approximately £4,000 more than last year. The funds will be used for the construction of a secondary school in Madagascar, support for a centre for children with disabilities in Peshawar, an education project for street porters in Bolivia, dance clubs for young people in Central Asia and for an education programme for children in Kent to learn about global sustainability. The 2010/11 appeal will be launched early in September.
General Synod - 'be part of the big picture'
Could you 'be part of the big picture' and become a member of General Synod, the parliament of the Church of England for the next five years? Canterbury Diocese has the opportunity to elect three clergy and three lay people. Elections are held in the autumn and nominations are open until July.
For a letter from Bishop Trevor and a booklet describing the work of synod visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/generalsynod
Readers' Spring Update
For information on preaching at funerals, forthcoming training events and other news visit:
www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/lmts/readerministry/newsletters/readersnewsletterspring10.pdf
Madagascar Update
An update from Madagascar at this politically volatile time: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/madagascar/may2010update.htm
Jean Ireland to retire
Jean Ireland will be retiring from her post in the Board of Education on the 17th June. Nigel Genders, Director of Education said: "Jean has made an enormous contribution to our work and I am extremely grateful for all that she has done." Jean will be re-locating to West Sussex later in the summer.
70+ ALM Students complete their ALM Studies this month
At the end of June 2010 over 70 ALM students and their incumbents will attend a Saturday ministry morning at St Paul's Parish Centre in Canterbury. This will be an opportunity for all the students to join together and celebrate their achievements and to give brief group overviews of the different electives and to look forward to their ongoing ministry in their parishes.
Applications for next year's ALM courses are now available. For details visit www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/localministries/alm or call Sarah Lucas and request an information pack.
For sale/Available to good homes
Choir gowns
All Saints, Woodchurch, have 8 ladies blue choir gowns which are no longer required. Donation to All Saints would be appreciated. Please contact Len Brant, 01233 860043 for further information.
Church Furniture - Ashford
Available to good home: ex-altar from an unconsecrated hall, plus two very plain oak lecterns. More details from: www.canterburydiocese.org/itemsonoffer email: sheila.mclachlan@tesco.net
New! Photo Caption Competition!
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This photo was taken at a youth group meeting celebrating Ascension with young people from Walmer, Kingsdown and Ringwould. Send your witty captions to: eshepherd@diocant.org and we'll include the best next month.
If you have any photos requiring a caption, please send them to Emily Shepherd (email above).
View larger image at: www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/june2010
Meet a Colleague
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Working Together in the Diocese - events
A number of open meetings are being held with the Bishop of Dover and the Diocesan Secretary to help the Diocese plan ahead into 2011 and towards the next 5 years of ministry in the Diocese. The draft budget for 2011 will also be available. The meetings have been set for 7.30pm on the following dates:
June 8th 2010 (Tuesday) - Maidstone St Paul's Church Hall
June 9th 2010 (Wednesday) - Dover St Mary Church Hall
June 21st 2010 (Monday) - Kingsnorth Church (Ashford)
Child Protection/Vulnerable Adults Information Events
With a new CRB form, the implementation of the Vetting and Barring scheme and ISA registration, the Diocese has arranged two evenings in June to ensure our safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose. The events will look at:
- Using the new CRB application form
- ISA registration
- Vetting and Barring: principles and procedures
Both sessions are from 7pm - 9pm and refreshments will be available on arrival.
Ashford -Tuesday 15th June 2010 at
The John Wesley CEMP School, Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford TN23 5LW
Canterbury - Wednesday 23rd June 2010 at
St Mary Bredin Church, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury CT1 3JN
Booking is essential: www.canterburydiocese.org/crb/changesandnewapplicationform
Confirmation and further details will be sent out 10 days prior to the event.
Diocesan Confirmation 2010
Tuesday 22 June 2010, 7.30pm, in Canterbury Cathedral
Please submit names of candidates by 1st June 2010 at the latest at:
www.canterburydiocese.org/confirmation or contact: Sue.Bowles@bishcant.org
A schedule of confirmation dates available at: www.canterburydiocese.org/confirmation
Diocesan Evangelical Meeting
Diocesan Evangelical Meeting with Bishop Trevor will be held on Thursday 22nd July between 12 and 2pm at Nackington Barn near Canterbury (on the Hythe Road). This is an open meeting for anyone who would see themselves as from an evangelical background both clergy and lay - retired or otherwise! Information from Tim Wilson: 01233 620371 email tandcwilson@lineone.net
Living Well Events
The Living Well are running a day of Thanksgiving at The Living Well Centre on Saturday June 12th. More info at: www.canterburydiocese.org/livingwell
People and Vacancies
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For latest appointments and notices visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/peopleandplaces
County Ecumenical Officer for Churches Together in Kent www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/vacanciesotherorganisations.htm
Critical Incident Chaplaincy volunteer Watch Officers www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies
Day Chaplains at Canterbury Cathedral: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies
What's on in parishes across the Diocese
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Around the 10th of each month a full list of 'What's On' will be sent to Parish Secretaries, Licensed Clergy and Parish Magazine Editors for displaying on church notice boards, using in pews sheets and parish magazines and for forwarding to colleagues/church members.
June and July are packed with exciting and unusual events and too many to list here. For a full details visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish, Events in the next two weeks include:
- Saturday 22 May to Sunday 4 July, 700 year celebrations for St Martin-in-Herne, includes art exhibition, concerts, flower festival and fete:
http://www.st-martin-in-herne.org/joomla
- Saturday 29 May - 'The Village Organist' - training with the St Giles International Organ School for church musicians at St Nicholas Church , Pluckley, 2pm-5pm. www.organschool.com/workshops_saturdays_05_may.html
- Saturday 29 May - Monday 31 May, Flower Festival - St Leonard Badlesmere (nr Faversham), 10am-5pm
- Monday 31 May, Fun Day - St John the Baptist Margate, stalls and side-shows, 10.30am-3.30pm
- Friday 4 June, An evening with BBC Radio Kent's Barbara Sturgeon and Father Colin, 7.30pm, Charlton Church, Dover
- Friday 4 June, Concert of Harp Music with Robin Ward at St Michael & All Angels Kingsnorth, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Saturday 5 June, Plant sale, St Peters, Monks Horton, 10:30am - 12:00 noon
- Saturday 5 June, Churchyard Tour, St Peter-in-Thanet, 10.00am
- Saturday 5 June, Organ Recital by Internationally acclaimed Organist Simon Preston at St Peter-in-Thanet Church, 7pm
- Saturday 5 June, Concert with Canterbury Cathedral Choristers, Blean Church, 7pm.
- Saturday 5 June The Fortuners Brass Quartet, Christ Church, Ashford South, 7.30pm
- Saturday 5 June and Sunday 6 June, Open Gardens at St Mary Magdelene, 11.00am - 5.00pm includes lunches, cream teas
- Saturday 5 June Play: Abraham and Isaac at St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury, 6.00pm
- Sunday 6 June Play: Abraham and Isaac at St Finarr's Church Aylesham Church, 11.30am
- Sunday 6 June, Open Gardens - St Mary's Norton, with stalls and refreshments, 12.00pm to 4.30pm
- Sunday 6 June, Wartime Vicarage Tea Party, The Old Vicarage, Godmersham 3.00pm - 5.00pm
- Tuesday 8 June -11 June, Thanet Bible Week with evening talks (8pm) and lunchtime seminars at St James's Westgate
- Wednesday 9 June Talk with Timothy Knatchbull who relates his experiences during and after the 1979 bomb in Ireland which killed his twin brother, St Mary the virgin Smeeth, 7:30pm
- Thursday 10 June, Lunchtime Concert at All Saints Maidstone, 1.05pm
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
Cathedral Events,
Services and events in June:
www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/cathedraleventsjune2010.pdf
Open Gardens
The private gardens of the clergy at Canterbury Cathedral will be open to all on the weekend of the 5 and 6 June 2010. The gardens will be open from 11.00 am - 5.30 pm on Saturday, 5 June and 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm on Sunday 6 June. Admission to the gardens will cost £4; and normal precincts entry charges will apply.
Diocesan Training
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Canterbury Diocesan Interim Spirituality Group
Discerning God's Will - Speaker: the Revd Andrew Walker
Saturday 19 June 2010, 10am to 4pm
The International Study Centre, The Precincts, Canterbury
The Revd Andrew Walker; Founder director of the London Centre for Spirituality and a co-director of London based Ignatian Spirituality Programme, part-time parish priest in Lewes in East Sussex and a psychosynthesis trainer and supervisor.
Cost £15.
Book and Pay online:
Back to Church Sunday - Free training
Attracting and Retaining Church Members with Mark Hope-Urwin
Dover St Mary's on June 23rd, 7.30pm
Maidstone St Paul's on June 24th, 10.30am
Full workshop details on: www.canterburydiocese.org/backtochurchsunday/training/booking.htm
Retreat Day at the Quiet View (Kingston nr Canterbury)
Tuesday 20th July from 10am - 4.30pm
Led by Brother Martin, an Indian Benedictine monk and Father Bede Griffiths Ashram in South India. Br Martin will speak of his mission to further Bede's vision of Christian/Hindu dialogue and as well as Br Martin's talk, the day will include opportunities for questions, discussion, meditation and silence.
An Indian vegetarian lunch will be provided for £5 and donations are invited for Br Martin's social projects in India and the work of the Quiet View.
For further information and to book a place please contact Jill Hemmings 07864 863944/ jill.hemmings@btinternet.com
Disability Matters (for clergy and churchwardens)
Speakers: Mary Bucknall, Jenny Seatherton and Revd Pat Pollard
Tuesday 14th September 2010, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Venue: St Mary's Community Centre, Kennington, Ashford
Cost: £8 (CME available), please bring your own lunch
Book and Pay online
Preaching the Liturgical Year
Matthew - with Dr Susan Durber,
Saturday 20 November 2010, 9.30am to 4pm
Venue St Mary Bredin, Canterbury
Cost £15 (CME available for clergy & readers) Tea and coffee provided. Please bring your own lunch
Book and Pay online
PARISH OFFICER TRAINING - Training Courses for Parish Officers 2010
These workshops aim to help Churchwardens, PCC Secretaries and PCC Treasurers learn more about their roles and legal responsibilities. They also provide an opportunity to meet fellow Parish Officers from around the Diocese and to share ideas and experience.
Cost: £8 (including buffet lunch or supper) unless indicated
Venue: Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury Kent CT1 1NQ (unless otherwise specified)
Book and Pay online at www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/parishofficerstraining.htm
for the following courses
- Introductory Training for Churchwardens, Saturday 9 October 2010, 9.30am -1.00pm
- Experienced Churchwardens, Thursday 22 July 2010 12.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: St Mary's Dover
- PCC Secretaries Training, Saturday 17 July 2010, 9.30am - 1.00pm
- PCC Secretaries Training, Tuesday 7 September 2010, 5.30pm - 9.30pm
- PCC Treasurers Training, Tuesday 6 July 2010, 5.30pm - 9.30pm
- PCC Treasurers Training, Saturday 4 September 2010, 9.30am -1.00pm
- Finance Surgery, Tuesday 9 November 2010, 7.00pm - 9.30pm,
venue: St Mary's, Sittingbourne
- Finance Surgery, Wednesday 17 November 2010, 7.00pm - 9.30pm, venue: St Mary's, Dover
Book and pay online at:
www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/parishofficerstraining.htm for these courses
Church of England News Roundup
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News from the Church of England in May - http://www.cofe.anglican.org/news
From Organisations linked to the Diocese
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Kent County Show(16th to 18th July) - Request for volunteers for the Churches Tent
Volunteers are needed for the Churches Together in Kent tent to welcome visitors and serve refreshments. If you are able to offer a morning, afternoon or full day please contact Revd Caroline Pinchbeck cpinchbeck@diocant.org or 01795 890487
Churches Together in Kent Update
For an update about Critical Incident Chaplaincy volunteers, the Churches Together Kent Show, 'Enabling Group' grants and the departure of the Chair of Churches Together Revd Nigel Uden click here:
Hospice Labyrinth Available for All Church Groups
Pilgrims Hospice, Canterbury Therapeutic Labyrinth Garden is open for groups of all kinds to walk the labyrinth. It is a space to pray, reflect, find rest and peace and spiritual refreshment or guidance. If you would like to bring a group to walk the labyrinth, the hospice can provide facilitators to explain the meaning of the labyrinth and help the group to explore its potential for inner healing. To book a time, please contact Amy, the labyrinth administrator at amy_forster@pilgrimshospice.org 01227 459700 All hospices services are free but as we are a charity, donations are always welcome. For any information regarding the labyrinth please contact lizzie_hopthrow@pilgrimshospice.org 01227 812610
Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library - 400th Anniversary Exhibition 1610-2010
Monday 17 May until Friday 23 July 2010, The Great Hall, Lambeth Palace Library, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7JU
This unique exhibition will draw from the incomparably rich and diverse collections of manuscripts, archives and printed books built up over the last four centuries.
Opening times and details from: www.lambethpalacelibrary.org
Notices From National Organisations
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National Conference Focussing on a Community Development
Approach to the use of Church Buildings
Venue: Christ Church in Woking on 30 September 2010 (10am - 4pm)
The speakers will include: Helen Cameron, Oxford Centre for Ecclesiology & Practical Theology, Diana Evans from English Heritage, and Jill Hopkinson the National Rural Officer.
Event Chaired by Bishop Trevor.
The cost is early booking rate: £30 individual, or £40 after 1st August. Parish rate (2 persons) or £60 after 1st August. To find out more email - crossingthethreshold2010@googlemail.com
Free copy of Rowan Williams' book Tokens of Trust
when you subscribe to the Church Times!
Subscribe and get 52 issues (1 year) for £65 and you will receive a copy of Rowan Williams' best-selling exploration of the Creed, Tokens of Trust - absolutely FREE. Subscribe securely online at www.churchtimes.co.uk/ tokens of trust offer code: CT1018 or Email: subs@churchtimes.co.uk, Or call: 01603 612 914, ext 211
Building Faith in Our Future
For the latest news on the 'Crossing the Threshold' initiative and training, news on the 'Listed Places of Worship scheme' and other matters relating to church buildings: http://www.churchcare.co.uk/news.php
Unusual Weddings
The Church of England's 'Your Church Wedding' is seeking new case studies for the website. If you know of a couple marrying in church who have an unusual story to tell, please contact Emily Shepherd in the first instance: eshepherd@diocant.org Examples already on the website can be seen at http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/realweddings.aspx
Frances Ashton's Charity
Grants for serving and retired members of the Clergy of the Church of England and widow(er)s of clergy are offered by the Frances Ashton Charity (deadline June1st). Contact: advisoryandconsulting@cafonline.org or 03000 123 334
Ministry Bursary Awards
For the 23rd year since the establishment of its Ministry Bursary Awards, Ecclesiastical is proud to announce that the applications for the 2011 awards are now being accepted on our website at www.ecclesiastical.com. Applications for Ecclesiastical's Ministry Bursary Awards will be accepted between 1 April and 30 September 2010, the judging will take place in November 2010 and awards will be issued in December 2010 and January 2011.
To find out more about the awards and how to enter, follow this link: www.ecclesiastical.com/ourproducts/insurance/churchinsurance/mba/index.aspx
Donations Requested: English Church Guides and Histories
Does your parish have a church guide, history, or pamphlet? If so, the Pitts Theology Library of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, would like to add your church's publication to its growing collection. Visit http://www.pitts.emory.edu/collections/Gordon_Taylor.cfm for more information.
Major Addiction Conference
St George's Crypt, Leeds, is to host a full day National Conference looking at all aspects of addiction this autumn (Wednesday 3rd November). Open to all and sponsored by the Church of England Newspaper, the conference will address theological aspects of addiction and will feature a number of key speakers and workshops. Further details at: http://www.stgeorgescrypt.org.uk
London to Canterbury Sponsored Walk and Pilgrimage
for homeless people celebrates 20th anniversary
The 20th annual sponsored walk and Pilgrimage from St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London to Canterbury takes place between Friday May 28 and Monday May 31, 2010.
Created to increase awareness of the problems of homelessness in central London as well as the surrounding countryside it has this year attracted the maximum 120 walkers including "clients" using the services of the organisation for homeless people, The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields. More information: http://meltwaternews.com/magenta/xml/xmlarticles.xml?articleid=152371
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'Focus On'
Facebook Ministry
The Bishop of Dover and Canterbury Diocese are now on Facebook and an increasing number of churches, vicars and ministers are also using the social networking site.
'Focus on' investigates the opportunities.
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JUNE 2010 issue