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News from Canterbury Diocese go to top of page
24/7 Live it! - update
From Friday 3 June, individuals, groups, parishes and deaneries are joining in prayer for the nine days between Ascension and Pentecost. For prayers, liturgy, reflections and examples of deanery activities: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/247liveit/ninedayweek
The Gathering - tickets on sale!
Comedian Frank Skinner, John Bell (Iona Community), Frank Field MP, Paula Gooder, Adrian Plass, a 30 foot Jonah and the Whale storytelling experience and I-pod prayers are just some of the attractions suitable for all ages at The Gathering 2011 which takes place at Canterbury Cathedral Friday 16 and Saturday 17 September. To find out more and to book: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/thegathering
Diocesan Synod vote on Women Bishops' legislation
On May 7th Canterbury Diocesan Synod debated and voted on the draft legislation for Women in the Episcopacy and the Parish Share Review. Before Synod a special Eucharist was held in the Cathedral during which time new officers and chairs were welcomed into post, along with the new Commissary General, Morag Ellis QC.
To view a short summary of Diocesan Synod view: www.canterburydiocese.org/diocesansynodnews
To read Bishop Trevor's address: www.canterburydiocese.org/diocesansynodnews/presidentialaddressMay072011.doc
Poverty and Hope Appeal - final call for funds
The 2010-11 Poverty and Hope Appeal is raising money for children and young people in need overseas. Ali Duguid, Appeal Director, says: "The appeal is now at the end of its run, so please, could any final money be collected as soon as possible and sent to us? This will enable us to apportion the final amounts of money to the various projects we supported. We will of course be letting you know the final totals as soon as we can."
You can make a payment online at: www.canterburydiocese.org/cardpay/phope.htm
Articles of Enquiry
Following the Visitations at the Cathedral, the Archdeacons have now written to Churchwardens with the 'Articles of Enquiry' - an annual survey related to the responsibilities of churchwardens and PCCs in our diocese, the answers of which help the Archdeacons to make available the services most needed. The article is available as an online survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GF7P7KQ or as a hard copy. The survey closing date is June 30th.
Archdeacons' Visitations 2011
The Archdeacons' Visitations took place at Canterbury Cathedral in May. To view the Visitations News: www.canterburydiocese.org/visitationnews/spring2011.pdf
Moving Forward Together in the Diocese
Four public sessions led by Bishop Trevor and Julian Hills are being held for discussion about the plans for Mission, Ministry and Growth in the Diocese together with a review of the proposed 2012 Budget. All meetings at 7.30pm.
June 14th (Tuesday) - Kingsnorth Church, Ashford (TN23 3EG)
June 16th (Thursday) - Canterbury St Martin and St Paul's Church Hall (CT1 1NH)
More information and draft budget can be found at: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/movingforwardtogetherinthediocese
Loerrach 2011
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 the wonderful 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. Bishop Trevor will be accompanying the group. The dates are Thursday 20th to Wednesday 26th October, and the invitation is open to anyone from the diocese. If you are interested, please get in touch with Rev. Robin Blount on 01303 250028 or robin.blount38@gmail.com
"Falklands Bishop" becomes honorary Assistant Bishop
The Right Reverend Dr Stephen Venner, the previous Bishop of Dover, has joined the group of sixteen retired bishops who serve as Honorary Assistants in the Diocese in Europe. These bishops with special connections to the Diocese are able to offer occasional assistance to the full-time Diocesan and Suffragan bishops who have a full schedule which involves frequent travelling around Europe.
Outstanding SIAS
Charlton Church of England VA Primary School in Dover attained outstanding for their recent SIAS Inspection.
Photo Caption Competition go to top of page
The winners of last month's caption are:
- "DIY Security at Episcopal Staff summit" - Sarah Lucas
- "The ancient Australian art of water divining comes in handy for the Archdeacon lost in the middle of his new Archdeaconry without a drink" - Rupert Bristow
- "A fisher of men seen twitching on a ramble through the woods" - Norman Fowler
To see the other captions visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/may2011
June competition
This month's entry was taken at Rob Trice's leaving presentation. Send your captions to: eshepherd@diocant.org
To view a larger version visit http://www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/june2011
If you have a photo requiring a caption, please send it to Emily Shepherd
Book Review go to top of page
Prayers for Parishes by Rupert Bristow - reviewed by Tessa Taylor http://www.canterburydiocese.org/bookreviewandresources/bookreview611.htm
People and Vacancies go to top of page
For latest notices visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/peopleandplaces
Vacancies
Personal Secretary (part time) to the Archdeacon of Maidstone: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies
Priest in Charge for St Nicholas Otham with St Mary's Langley:
www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies
Rector for Staplehurst, Diocese of Canterbury: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies
South Kent Regional Coordinator, Christian Aid: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/vacanciesotherorganisations.htm
Diocesan Training go to top of page
Back to Church Sunday Training
On June 16th, Michael Harvey, one of the founders of Back to Church Sunday, will be running three seminars on: 'How to double your congregation in a day!'
The events take place 10.00am - 12noon in Dover, 2.00pm - 4.00pm in Maidstone and 7.30pm - 9.30pm near Whitstable.
For information and to book your free place: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/backtochurchsunday.htm
To register your church for Back to Church Sunday: http://www.backtochurch.co.uk/page/3066/Register+Your+Church
Training in the skills of supervision within the ministry of Spiritual Direction
A course for those who have experience of giving spiritual direction and want to use their experience to supervise others with the Reverend Andrew Walker, an Anglican priest, trained Psychosynthesis counsellor and director of the three year London based Ignatian Spirituality Programme.
Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 June 2011, residential
St Andrew's, Stick Hill, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 5NN
Cost: £120 (CMD may be available for clergy and readers)
Book: Email Rose Dale at rdale@diocant.org or book and pay online at http://www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/trainingforsupervisors.htm
Training workshops for Parish Officers
These workshops aim to help: Churchwardens - PCC Secretaries - PCC Treasurers, learn about their roles and legal responsibilities in the context of current legislation and Diocesan policies.
Parish Officers will receive information about the Diocesan structure and the availability of Central Services which can support them in their roles. It is also an opportunity to meet fellow parish officers from around the Diocese and to share ideas and experience. These courses have been consistently well received and appreciated by those who have attended them in the past.
All courses can be booked online: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/bookcourse.htm and cost £8 (including buffet lunch or supper) unless indicated
Introductory Training for Churchwardens
Tuesday 21 June 2011, 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Thursday 7 July 2011, 12.30pm - 4.30pm
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
Training for Experienced Churchwardens
Thursday 21 July 2011, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Ashford area
Speakers: Philip Down, Julian Hills
PCC Secretaries Training
Wednesday 21 September, 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ
Speaker: Julian Hills
PCC Treasurers Training
Tuesday 5 July 2011, 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ
Speakers: Rob Trice, Liz Mullins
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.
Lay Ministry for Growing the Church - Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM)
The 2010-11 ALM student year is rapidly drawing to a close, during which 57 people from 35 parishes / benefices will have completed training to support parish ministry. In 2011-12 we will be offering training at 5 locations across the diocese:
- Children's Leader - Canterbury (Monday)
- Healing & Wholeness - Ashford (Thursday)
- Mission Enabler - Thanet (Wednesday)
- Pastoral Assistant - Canterbury (Thursday), Dover/ Folkestone (Wednesday)
- Worship Leader - Canterbury (Wednesday), Maidstone (Thursday)
- Youth Leader - Canterbury (Tuesday)
For more information on ALM Training visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/localministries/alm
The 8 session ALM Core Module has now been renamed 'Deepening Discipleship' and is also open to non-ALM students who would like to further their own discipleship journey. If you are interested in studying the Deepening Discipleship course visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/localministries/deepeningdiscipleship
For postal copies of the application packs and leaflets contact Sarah Lucas, slucas@diocant.org or 01227 459401.
A date for next year - 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.
The Living Well Events
A number of events are planned for the winter: http://www.the-living-well.org.uk/living-well-programme.asp
Children & Young People's (ChYPs) 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.
Employing a ChYP's Worker (Youth or Children's Worker)
KEYCOG are running the successful Effective Employment and Management of a Youth (Children's or Families') Worker training days in May and June, with input from Leon Coates (Director of AMAZE - the association of Christian Children and Youth Workers). Please see the booking form for more details: download or contact: Sarah Cabella at Rochester Diocese.
What's On in the Parishes go to top of page
Events in June: For full details of events visit: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/index.htm
- 4, 11 June 2011, 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Icon Writing, Franciscan International Study Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury
- 4 June 2011, 7.30pm, Bearsted Choral Society and Chorale des 2 Caps Concert, All Saints Mill Street, Maidstone ME15 6YE
- Saturday 4 June 2011, 6.30pm, Music for a Summer Evening (in aid of Pilgrims Hospices and St Dunstan's Church), St Dunstan's, Canterbury
- Saturday 4 June 2011, 7.30pm, Primavera Chamber Ensemble concert, St Leonard, Hythe
- Sunday 5 June 2011, 7.30pm, Lyra in Concert, St Laurence-in-Thanet
- Wednesday 8 June 2011, 7.30pm, Organ Concert, Holy Trinity Milton Regis
- Friday 10 June 2011, 8.00pm, Summer Prom Concert, St Mary in the Marsh
- Saturday 11 June 2011, 7.30pm (reception at 7.00pm), concert of Baroque and Classical chamber music, St Augustine's, East Langdon
- Saturday 11 June 2011, 7.30pm, Gala Organ Recital, St Clement's, Sandwich
- 1 May - 12 June 2011, 10.30am - 5.00pm, How our Bible came to us, St. John the Baptist, Barham
- Tuesday 14 June 2011, 7.30pm, Concert by Lyra - a Russian vocal ensemble, All Saints Church, Ulcombe
- Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 June 2011, 8.00pm, Thanet Bible Week, St James' Church, Westgate
- Thursday 16 and Friday 17 June 2011, 8.00pm, Thanet Bible Week, St James' Church, Westgate
- Wednesday 15 June 2011, 7.45pm - 9.15pm, The making of the King James Bible, St Peter's Methodist Church, Canterbury
- Saturday 18 June 2011, 7.30pm, Concert by The Galliard Trio, St Peters Church, Bekesbourne
- 18 June 2011, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Open Church and Brass Band, St Peter and St Paul, Upper Hardres
- Friday 24 June 2011, 8.00pm, Summer Prom Concert, St Mary in the Marsh
- Friday 24 June 2011, 8.00pm - 9.30pm, Labyrinth Walk, The Quiet View
- Saturday 25 June 2011, 7.30pm, Kent Police Choir Concert, St Johns Church, Margate
- Sunday 26 June 2011, 7.00pm, Gala Organ Recital, Boughton Parish Church
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
Young Volunteers needed for Cathedral Camps
An army of young volunteers are needed to spend part of their summer holidays camping at some of the nation's Cathedrals to preserve and protect them as part of CSV's Cathedral Camps volunteering summer tour. Run by UK volunteering charity CSV, the programme is open to those who are 16-25 years old. The Canterbury Cathedral camp takes place: 10-17 August. Campers make a contribution of £155 towards accommodation and food. For further information visit www.cathedralcamps.org.uk or call 0207 643 1395.
Events in June: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/juneevents2011.pdf
News from organisations linked to the Diocese go to top of page
The Mission Society of Saint Wilfrid and Saint Hilda
…Is a company of believers led by bishops loyal to the Church of England and her Catholic heritage who are committed to a bold proclamation of Jesus Christ as Lord. Membership of The Society is open to parishes, institutions, existing organisations and to individuals living in the Canterbury Diocese. For more info: Revd Michael Morris, michael@themorrises.co.uk or 01227 464117. Further details of the society can be found at http://www.sswsh.com
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.
Thanington Resource Centre
Brand new light and airy meeting rooms near Canterbury available to hire from £10 per hour, with projector, sound system, screen, flip charts, DVD, and TV. Free parking and fully accessible. Contact: 01227 767720 or paula_tnrc@yahoo.co.uk for further details: www.thaningtonnrc.co.uk
Kent God's Acre Project Churchyard Awards 2011
Kent God's Acre Project has again sponsored the Wildlife Churchyard award, one category of the Kent Wildlife Trust Gardening Awards. There will be Gold, Silver and Bronze awards made for the best wildlife churchyard in Kent. This has been sponsored by the Kent God's Acre Project. New categories of Churchyard award for 2011 will be for community participation, and for Churchyard interpretation (to include historical research). The closing date is 30 June 2011. To obtain a form or find out more information contact cpinchbeck@diocant.org
Visit to St. Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai and the Desert Monasteries
The Revd Julia Butterworth of Canterbury is hoping to go on this pilgrimage in October in order to see the very earliest Christian icons and the places where the desert fathers and mothers lived. A tour group has just come back saying it is perfectly safe and they were warmly welcomed, but people seem hesitant to join. Julia says: "It would be marvellous if more people from this diocese could come - it will be my second visit so you can see how keen I am!" For details contact McCabe Travel www.mccabe-travel.co.uk or Julia - jkbutterworth@btinternet.com
'Out of the Original Sacred Tongues': The Bible and Translation
Wednesday 25 May - Friday 29 July 2011 at Lambeth Palace Library, London.
This year is the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Lambeth Palace Library is celebrating this anniversary with an enlightening exhibition entitled 'Out of the Original Sacred Tongues'. Following its own sell-out 400th anniversary exhibition last year, this is another opportunity for the public to see some of Lambeth Palace Library's remarkable collections, displayed in the magnificent Great Hall at Lambeth Palace, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7JU. This latest exhibition opens from Wednesday to Friday (and Saturdays in July) from Wednesday 25 May until Friday 29 July 2011. For more information and booking: www.lambethpalacelibrary.org
Church of England News Round-up go to top of page
News from the Church of England in May - http://www.cofe.anglican.org/news
News from the Archbishops - http://www.archbishopofyork.org/119
Notices from National Organisations go to top of page
Anne Frank lesson plan to celebrate 82nd birthday
The Anne Frank Trust UK will celebrate its twentieth anniversary and teenage Holocaust victim Anne Frank's 82nd birthday on Sunday 12 June by distributing a lesson plan to schools across the country. The lesson plan can be downloaded free from the Trust's website http://www.annefrank.org. and students will be given the opportunity to sign the Anne Frank Declaration, joining many thousands of others who have included Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan and Nelson Mandela. Information from: Constantine@annefrank.org.uk
Prison Fellowship seeks volunteers
Prison Fellowship England & Wales is urgently recruiting Christian volunteers to support its nationwide programmes. Prison Fellowship needs people who can pray for their work regularly, engage in letter writing, supporting the much celebrated Sycamore Tree restorative justice programme and engage with some of their other initiatives. For more info: www.prisonfellowship.org.uk
Resources for Intercessors
Revd Jim Smith is writing new material for intercessors. Following "The lamps - a call to intercession" and "Releasing the power of the blood", and "St Patrick's breastplate - a call to deeper intercession", he has now added "The crucible of agony." This recent material is a challenge to feel the pain and grief in the heart of God for the dangerous state which Europe, and the U.K., find themselves in. Revd Jim's material is available for free download from http://www.visionworld27.org
Jim and his team are always available to visit churches and groups who are interested in intercession. He is based in Heathfield. Contact jimsmithghana@yahoo.co.uk
Harvest Resource from BibleLands
'A Harvest for Peace', a selection of prayers, liturgical resources, posters and harvest service suggestions are available to download free of charge from http://www.biblelands.org.uk/get_involved/seasonal_resources.htm#SR01 or phone 01689 858127.
A Rocha UK Launches 2011 Environment Resource Pack
22 April 2011, Southall - A Rocha UK, the Christian environmental and nature conservation charity, has announced the launch of its 2011 Environment Resource Pack. Entitled 'Just Food?'. The resource pack reclaims a biblical understanding of food as a source of celebration and joy, and as a means of cultivating God's Kingdom values of justice and restored relationships and can be used to help celebrate Environment Sunday on 5th June or Creation Time, 1st September - 4th October. For more information: http://www.arocha.org.uk/resources
Conferences, Retreats, Training and Tours go to top of page
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 11am-4pm starting on September 26th and takes two years part-time or eleven months full-time. More information from Canon Robin Gill, Professor of Applied Theology at Kent, r.gill@kent.ac.uk or
http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/subjects/theology-and-religious-studies/applied-theology-ma
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
Communications' Training for parishes at Church House
Church House, Westminster run communications' training on 'being interviewed', 'blogging', 'better presentations' and 'your church and the media': Details: http://www.churchcommstraining.org
St John's Nottingham summer school
Different events from 4th - 22nd July, including "Top Up Your Theology Week", "'Myers Briggs: Leadership and Teamwork' Weekend", "Angel Week" and "Hebrew in a Week".
Further details from St John's Extension Studies, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3RL, tel: 0115 925 1117 email: ext.studies@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk, or visit: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Foundation Degree in Community Based Pioneer Ministry
The FdA in Community Based Pioneer Ministry has been developed by the Centre for Youth Ministry in partnership with St John's Nottingham and is validated by Staffordshire University. Beginning in September 2011, the course is work-based, with the flexibility for students to study from two to four years. For further information contact Gill Benson in the MCYM office: Tel: 0115 968 3222. e-mail: mcym@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
http://www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk or www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Looking for Jesus in the Holy Land Today - A Familiarisation Pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel
7th - 16th February 2012. Lightline Pilgrimages has a unique record in the UK for promoting pilgrimage to the Holy Land in a manner that aims to support the Christian communities of Palestine and Israel through the income generated by such a trip.
More info from: Tel: 01992 576065 0845 610 6447, email: info@lightline.org.uk, website: www.lightline.org.uk
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