Welcome to the May edition of the new Canterbury e-bulletin.
In this e-bulletin:
Bishop Trevor video message
Filmed at Lady Joanna Thornhill Primary School, Bishop Trevor discusses the need to care for each other and reflects on children's desire to build a community.
link to video link to transcript
News from Canterbury Diocese
Bishop Trevor completes 16th Deanery visit
Bishop Trevor completes his final deanery days this week. Over the 16 visits the Bishop has met more than 4,000 people, been in prison three times, boarded one ship, held two lambs and one goat, visited five farms, one factory and 15 schools and publicly answered more than 192 questions! For press releases about the recent visits and photos -
Reculver: www.canterburydiocese.org/deaneryvisits/reculver
Dover: www.canterburydiocese.org/deaneryvisits/dover
Sandwich: www.canterburydiocese.org/deaneryvisits/sandwich
For other visits follow this link: www.canterburydiocese.org/deaneryvisits
Bishop Trevor urges people to pray for the General Elections
Bishop Trevor has recently called on people to pray for the General Election. He said: "I hope every community will hold the General Election in their prayers - both the process and the potential candidates. Please also pray that the voting public will be encouraged to vote."
Click here for prayers issued by the Church of England:
Click here to read Bishop Trevor's opinion article about the General Election published in the Kent on Sunday:
Common Tenure
In March Bishop Trevor wrote to all licensed clergy about the new Common Tenure legislation, with details of forthcoming workshops for clergy. Sarah Carruthers who works part time at Diocesan House and is employed by the national Archbishops' Council has composed an update and further information about the process: www.canterburydiocese.org/termsofservice/april2010update.htm
Back to Church Sunday - Free training announced
In the lead up to Back to Church Sunday (which takes place this year on 26th September) two free training events are on offer and open to anyone in the diocese looking to grow their congregations.
May 11th - Unlocking the Growth - Double your congregations in a day with Michael Harvey (venues: Charing 11am, Canterbury 1.30pm and Margate 7.30pm)
June 23rd or 24th - Attracting and Retaining Church Members with Mark Hope-Urwin (venues: Dover 23rd 7.30pm and Maidstone 24th 10.30am).
Full workshop details on: www.canterburydiocese.org/backtochurchsunday/training/booking.htm
Churches may register for Back to Church Sunday via this link: www.backtochurch.co.uk/page/3010/Registration++Order+Form
Children and Young People's Ministry Adviser
Canterbury Diocese is advertising for a highly motivated and effective Children and Young People's Ministry Adviser. This exciting, stimulating and demanding post offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to our mission and ministry with children and young people in the diocese: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/index.htm
New Ministry for Island celebrated by Bishop of Dover
The Bishop of Dover led a special service at Minster on Thursday 15 April to license and celebrate a new type of ministry on the Isle of Sheppey. Full story at: www.canterburydiocese.org/bishoptrevor/news/newministryforisland.htm
ALM training announces more venues for September 2010
An increasing number of churches are using Authorised Lay Ministers to contribute to the mission and ministry of the church. ALM training is free and is now available in 6 venues with courses starting in September at Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone, and Thanet - and new for 2010 the opportunity to study the Core Module at Faversham and Tenterden. If you are interested contact Sarah Lucas 01227 459401 or slucas@diocant.org
Further information/booking: www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/localministries/alm
Outlook Magazine
The summer edition of Outlook will include a page feature on forthcoming flower festivals - if your church is hosting a flower festival between Mid June-Mid Sept, please send details and photos to Emily Shepherd: eshepherd@diocant.org
In a future edition of Outlook we would like to carry a story on 'the gift of faith' (working title). If you would like to share your story about the part you played in bringing someone to faith, or if you have been on the receiving end please contact: eshepherd@diocant.org
Rain Tax finally abolished!
The controversial and punitive rain tax that Ofwat and some water companies have imposed on charitable, community and faith groups has finally been abolished by the passing in Parliament earlier this month.
The tax tried to charge variable amounts for surface water drainage dependent on the size of the building's area but following a two-year national campaign led by the Church of England, concessionary charges can now be introduced by water companies for these groups. Thank you to all you who added your names to the Downing Street petition last year.
Update: Law Changes Re Playing Sound Recordings in Public Buildings
A government consultation, set up to review Sections 67 and 72 of the Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988, has recently concluded.
CCLI report that at this stage, nothing has been finalised but as soon as a final decision is made, CCLI will provide an update about how churches will be affected. This will be made available on www.ccli.co.uk
The Child and Vulnerable Adult Newsletter
Please could you ensure that your Child Protection Coordinator and Vulnerable Adult Coordinator have received the latest newsletter and give them a copy if they are not on email. The newsletter is available online at: www.canterburydiocese.org/childandvulnerableadultprotection
Meet a Colleague
This month meet:
Diocesan Events
Visitations 2010
Wednesday May 12th at 7.30pm in Canterbury Cathedral
This year, the visitations, which include the formal admission of churchwardens, are going to be an Episcopal Visitation by Bishop Trevor. This will involve one special event for the whole diocese with the churchwardens and others from both Archdeaconries invited to join Bishop Trevor in Canterbury Cathedral on the evening of Wednesday May 12th at 7.30pm.
*NEW* Visitation news can now be viewed online at: www.canterburydiocese.org/parish/churchwardens/index.htm or www.ecclesiastical.com/avnews/canterbury
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. There will be a chance to hear and discuss with the Bishop of Dover and the Diocesan Secretary the future direction of the Diocese together with the financial implications for Parish Share. The draft budget for 2011 will also be available. The meetings have been set for 7.30pm on the following dates:
May 19th 2010 (Wednesday) - Canterbury St Martin and St Paul's Church Hall
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)
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
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!
Living Well Events
The Living Well are running a number of events including a Pentecost Healing Service at St Mary of Charity Faversham on Sunday May 23rd, A day of Thanksgiving at The Living Well Centre on Saturday June 12th. More info at: www.canterburydiocese.org/livingwell
Book reviews
Ronni Lamont reviews teaching resource 'Jesus through Art' by Maggie Cooling: www.canterburydiocese.org/bookreviewandresources/bookreview0510.htm
Rupert Bristow reviews Anglicanism Reimagined: An honest Church? By Andrew Shanks (SPCK): www.canterburydiocese.org/bookreviewandresources/bookreview0510.htm
Due to a technical error, the link to the reviews last month was missing. We apologise for the inconvenience and are pleased to re-publish the reviews below:
Revd Ali Duguid reviews Sunday Intercessions: Following the Common Worship Lectionary - Rupert Bristow: www.canterburydiocese.org/bookreviewandresources
Anne King reviews A History of Christianity by Professor Dairmaid MacCulloch: www.canterburydiocese.org/bookreviewandresources
If you would like to act as a reviewer, or there is a book or resources that should be reviewed, email Emily Shepherd: eshepherd@diocant.org
People and Vacancies
For latest appointments and notices visit
www.canterburydiocese.org/peopleandplaces
Children and Young People's Ministry Adviser - www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/index.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
A number of exciting events are taking place in the next few weeks including:
- Saturday 1 May, - Coffee Morning & Churchyard Tour, St Laurence-in-Thanet. Discover fascinating facts about the churchyard and enjoy a coffee, 10.00 am.
- Saturday 1 May - Sunday 2nd - Monday 3rd May - Art Exhibition and sale, Ash with Westmarsh, also Village Gardens open tickets £2, Sunday only 2-6pm
- Monday 3 May, Five Church Sponsored Walk, 28th year of an annual walk with Chilham, Molash, Challock, Boughton Aluph churches, 10.00am.
- Monday 3 May,Teddy Bear's picnic At St Nicholas Church, Poplar Grove ME16 0DE, 2pm-4pm
- Monday 3 May, Bluebell Walk, Eastling (start anytime between 10.30am and 2.00pm from Eastling Village Hall), £2.50 adults, £1 children.
- Monday 3 May, Tower opening and heron watch - All Saints' Lydd 10am-4pm. Tower visits £3 (over 11years).
- Thursday 20 May, Concert: Professional Russian Singers from St Petersburg - Christ Church South, Ashford 7.30pm, tickets £5
- Sunday 9 May, 8 mile walk Wychling, starting at 12noon, Bunkers Hill, Warren St.
- Friday 14 May - Wednesday 19 May, Icons - Brigid Marlin will give a course in the Mische technique, Pilgrims Centre (Tanner St., Faversham) £200 (conc. £160) 01795 534172.
- Saturday 15 May, Christian Aid quiz night with Bangers 'n' mash supper - St Laurence Parish Hall, 6.00pm, tickets £5.00
- Wednesday 19 May, talk: 'Can poetry be a substitute for prayer?' with Judith Diamond - St Peters Methodist Church, 7.45pm
- Friday - Sunday 21, 22, 23 May, Addisham Music Festival including flute, chamber choir and ensemble concerts, Holy Innocents' Church, Adisham
- Saturday 22 May and Sunday 23 May, Flower festival, St Mary's Ruckinge, 10.00am - 5.30pm
- Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 'From Russia with Love' - St Peter's Church Oare, including Friday evening recital by Russian singers and two days of solitude and community
- Saturday 22 and Sunday 24 May, Flower festival - St Mary and All Saints Church Boxley, Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 6.00pm, Monday 11.00am - 4.00pm
- Saturday 22 May, Organ recital by David Dunnett (Organist of Norwich Cathedral) - St Clements Sandwich, 7.30pm, tickets £7 with concessions
- Saturday 22 May - Sunday 4 July St Martin-in-Herne celebrates 700 years with community activities: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/programme700years.pdf
- Monday 24 May, talk: 'One God, Many Creeds. A Christian looks at other people of faith' with Ven John Barton - Elham Church, 7.30pm
- Friday 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, 10.30 am-3.30pm
- Sunday 6 June, Open Gardens - St Mary's Norton, with stalls and refreshments, 12.00pm to 4.30pm, Adults £3.50, children free
- Saturday 5 June, 7pm Organ Recital by John Robinson at St Peter-in-Thanet, tickets £4 (£5 on the door)
For full details of these events and other events taking place in parishes across the diocese visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/index.htm
Please use your pew sheet or parish magazine to publicise these events to your church members.
To include your event on our website or in the next e-bulletin, please complete the online form: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish/submitevent/index.htm
Cathedral Events
www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/mayevents2010.pdf
The Cathedral recently received a successful visit from a 'mystery worshipper' - read the report here: www.ship-of-fools.com/mystery/2010/1928.htm
Diocesan Training
Preaching with All Our Souls:
Exploring Biblical hermeneutics and psychological types (for Clergy and Readers)
Speakers: The Revd Canon Professor Leslie Francis & The Revd Canon Dr Sue Jones
Dates: Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 May 2010
Venue: Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ
Cost: £50 including lunch (CME available)
Timings: Tuesday 2.15pm to 5.45pm; Wednesday 9.15am to 8pm; Thursday 9.15am to 12.45pm.
Further information: www.canterburydiocese.org/preachingwithalloursouls
Book and Pay online: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/preachingwithalloursoulsmay2010.htm
Contact: Rose Dale courses@diocant.org
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.
www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/discerninggodswill19june10.htm
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: £10 including lunch (CME available)
Book and Pay online: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/disabilitymatters14sept10.htm
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 other specified)
Book and Pay online at
for the following courses
- Introductory Training for Churchwardens
, Tuesday 22 June 2010, 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Introductory Training for Churchwardens, Thursday 8 July 2010, 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Introductory Training for Churchwardens, Saturday 9 October 2010, 9.30am -1.00pm
Experienced Churchwardens, Thursday 22 July 2010 12.30pm - 3.30pm
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, Cost: FREE
Finance Surgery, Wednesday 17 November 2010, 7.00pm - 9.30pm
venue: St Mary's, Dover, Cost: FREE
Book and pay online: for these courses
Church of England News Roundup
News from the Church of England in April - www.canterburydiocese.org/churchofenglandnews
From Organisations linked to the Diocese
Lost Notice
An academic hood (Oxford Cert. Theol. hood - black, lined in purple and faced in red) was left in the Chapter House after Chrism Eucharist last month. If anyone picked it up by mistake please could they contact the owner, Revd Katie Jones, Dover College, 01304 244529 - or jones.katie@tiscali.co.uk
Banners for sale
For sale: A set of four embroidered hangings/banners suitable for Easter or any time of year. £25. They are 56ins or 142cm high and 26ins or 66cms wide. Info at: www.canterburydiocese.org/banners
St. Laurence-in-Thanet Churchyard Tours to include the Garrow's Law connection
Following the highly acclaimed BBC TV series Garrow's Law, which was aired in November 2009, the work of Sir William Garrow has been brought to a wide audience. Sir William Garrow who was best known for making the legal system fairer, lived in Pegwell and is buried in the churchyard of St. Laurence-in-Thanet Church in Ramsgate.
The church is pleased to announce that 2010 tours of the churchyard will take place on the first Saturdays in May, June, July and September. Tours begin at 10.00 a.m. and last approximately one hour. No booking required - just turn up on the day. For further information, please contact The Parish Office on (01843) 592478.
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
100th anniversary of the First World Missionary Conference
This year the world church celebrates the Centenary of the World Missionary Conference, held in Edinburgh in 1910. Christians from all over the world will join in unity and explore different ways of Witnessing to Christ today. The Conference runs from June 2nd to 6th with a Centenary Celebration on Sunday 6th June. Around the world other conferences and celebrations will be taking place throughout the year.
There is a wealth of resources and information on the Edinburgh 2010 website (edinburgh2010.org) and also on the Churches Together in Kent website (www.ctkent.org.uk).
From Organisations outside the Diocese
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
American Memorial Chapel Travel Grant 2010
The American Memorial Chapel Travel Grant gives members of the clergy the opportunity to visit the USA for 3-4 weeks in order to broaden their knowledge of their field of interest and to foster understanding and exchange of ideas between clergy in the USA and in this country The deadline for application is 21st June 2010. Interviews will be held on 15th July 2010.
If you are interested in the award please contact: Kate McCulloch katm@esu.org at the The English-Speaking Union , 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED 020 7529 1568
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 www.pitts.emory.edu/collections/Gordon_Taylor.cfm for more information.
First UK survey of Christian places of worship
The National Churches Trust has launched a survey of the churches, chapels and meeting houses in the UK. The survey seeks to understand the current status of how church buildings are maintained, repaired, funded and used by their local communities. The survey will remain online until mid-June. The survey can be found online at: http://survey.nationalchurchestrust.org
Church Urban Fund Poverty Sunday
Church Urban Fund Poverty Sunday is taking place this year on June 13th. Individuals and churches are invited to join together in praying for the people and communities most affected by poverty in this country.
Free resources are available on our website at http://www.cuf.org.uk/poverty-sunday.aspx including worship resources and a DVD interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury. In addition if you would like to see a hardcopy of the materials that have gone out to all clergy please contact Chloe Quanrud - chloe.quanrud@cuf.org.uk or 0207 898 1648).
Volunteers and cakes needed!
The Folkestone charity Operation Sunshine traditionally serve teas at Sandling Park during the open garden season in May. The charity needs people to make a cake, provide plants for the plant stall or volunteer at Sandling Park between 11am-5pm Wednesdays and Sundays throughout May (for an hour or more). More information from Lyn: iain.callander@btinternet.com or telephone 01303 862799.
Musical Bridge
An evening of music inspired by Burma, with all profits going to emergency aid in Burma
May 15th, 7pm at Christchurch Spitalfields, London E1. Tickets from: musicalbridge.burma@googlemail.com
Kent Refugee Help AGM
Kent Refugee Help (reg. charity 1120185) are holding their AGM on Saturday 15 May at the Friends Meeting House, The Friars, Canterbury from 11 - 3pm.
A speaker from the London Detainee Support Group will talk about the progress of their campaign to end indefinite detention. Light lunch will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. To help with catering, please RSVP to info@kentrh.org.uk
Liturgy and Spirituality - A Praxis South training event
Wednesday 26 May 2010, 11am to 4pm
St Matthew's Church, 20 Great Peter Street, Westminster, SW1P 2BU
Speakers
Canon Paul Bradshaw: Professor of Liturgy at the University of Notre Dame
Canon Lucy Winkett: Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral
This day intends to explore how liturgy and spirituality should relate to one another as complementary parts of any Christian's identity.
Full: £15, Praxis members: £10 Tel: 01249 656834; email: stattonbrown@tiscali.co.uk
Training at Sarum College
Sarum College is an ecumenical study and research centre based in Salisbury's Cathedral Close in Central Southern England. It runs a number of residential and non-residential courses. More information at: www.sarum.ac.uk
St John's Nottingham
Looking for a cheap but high quality break this summer? St John's Extension Studies in Nottingham are offering a stimulating summer school course as well as taking applications for autumn 2010 entry for distance learning theology courses up to BA level and counseling courses at postgraduate level.
Tel: 0115 925 1117. Email: ext.studies@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk or find out more here: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
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