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Video: Frank Skinner and Archbishop Rowan go to top of page
On Friday 16 September, as part of the Diocesan event 'The Gathering', the Archbishop of Canterbury and comedian Frank Skinner joined together for 90 minutes of conversation in Canterbury Cathedral Nave.
A limited number of DVDs of the event are available to purchase at £6 each
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlxSLyNALSw
The Gathering
To view photos from The Gathering, or share your feedback and reflections from the event, visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/thegathering
News from Canterbury Diocese go to top of page
Services for the new Archdeacon of Maidstone
Following the installation of the Archdeacon of Maidstone, the Venerable Stephen Taylor in Canterbury Cathedral on 18 September, Archdeacon Stephen was officially welcomed to Kent by the High Sheriff and the Chair of the KCC on Sunday 25 September at All Saint's Church Maidstone. Full details click through
For photos: www.canterburydiocese.org/archdeaconofmaidstone/stephentaylor
24/7 Live it! - update
Christ the King - November 20th, 5.30pm
This 24/7 discipleship event, on the Sunday of Christ the King at Canterbury Cathedral, will draw some of the most valuable strands of the year together and mark our intentions for ongoing discipleship. It is hoped at least two people from each congregation will attend this event which will include music led by Graham Kendrick. Full details will be sent soon.
Are you involved in School Assemblies?
The Board of Education runs conferences and events and provides information for teachers, governors, clergy, readers, and lay people involved in school assemblies. We are keen to keep in touch not just with the incumbents of church schools, but with clergy and laity who are involved with any of our County Schools (including community schools, Academies, Free Schools, Independent Schools, and the like). If you would like to receive information about events please complete this online form.
Readers' Celebration Service
Three new Readers were licensed by Bishop Trevor on Sunday 25 September in Canterbury Cathedral. For details:
www.canterburydiocese.org/focuson/october11
Updates on Reader Ministry
To read two letters from Bishop Trevor about Reader ministry, funeral ministry and PTO/ Reader Emeritus, visit: /www.canterburydiocese.org/readers
Back to Church Sunday
On Sunday 25 September 137 parishes in Canterbury Diocese took part in Back to Church Sunday. To complete your feedback from the event please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BTCSFeedback.
75+ students to begin Deepening Discipleship Courses
During October 2011, 75+ students will begin the eight session Deepening Discipleship course at venues around the diocese. Courses will be taking place in Canterbury, Maidstone, Cranbrook and Herne Bay. The Cranbrook and Herne Bay courses are directly in response to Parishes and Deaneries requesting courses.
Do you have people wanting to follow up the Year of Discipleship or to explore potential lay ministry? Do you have 10-15 in your parish or deanery and can you provide a venue in 2012? If the answer to the questions above is yes, contact Peter Ingrams, pingrams@diocant.org to discuss possibilities. More information on the Deepening Discipleship course can be found at: www.canterburydiocese.org/deepeningdiscipleship
Service for Honorary Canons
During Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 10 September, four priests were installed as Honorary Canons: The Reverend Caroline Pinchbeck, The Reverend Andrew Sewell, The Reverend Tim Wilson and The Reverend Canon Jeremy Worthen.
Hernhill seek people to read the King James’ Bible in aid of the Restoration Fund
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James’ Bible, the Hernhill Restoration Committee is planning a complete reading of the book, described by Melvyn Bragg as a “massive part of our national identity for several hundred years”. The reading will take place during the week commencing the 7 November 2011 at St Michael’s Church in Hernhill near Faversham from 9.00am - 9.00pm each day and the church is looking for people to read for one or more of the half-hour slots – we suggest not consecutively! To book one or more slots, please contact Mrs. Diane Biggar, Tel.No. 01227 770222 or email, mail@pococklaw.com
Photo Caption Competition go to top of page
Last month's caption competition winners include:
- "Crimewatch reconstruction hopefuls are put through their paces by producer Peter Whippet in Elham's Village Hall" - Frank Edwards
- "Elham Deanery clergy arrive at The Gathering under the misapprehension that this is a fancy dress event…" - Rupert Bristow
- "Trust me I'm a Vicar!" - Captain Jon Clarke
To see the other captions visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/september2011
October competition
This photo was taken at the Readers' celebration service.
Send your captions to: eshepherd@diocant.org
To view a larger version visit www.canterburydiocese.org/caption/october2011/index.htm
If you have a photo requiring a caption, please send it to Emily Shepherd
October Competition Special! go to top of page
What do you call a collection of Archdeacons? Now we have three Archdeacons serving in the Diocese, we wonder what collective noun to use when describing multiple Archdeacons.
Please send your suggestions to:
eshepherd@diocant.org
On Offer go to top of page
Electric Organ
Technics electronic organ of the stand up style in a solid wooden cabinet is offered with all manuals, tutorials, etc… Suitable for a small church, it has sufficient volume for a sizable space or hall. For information contact Mr Lacy 01304 821 940 (after 5.30 pm). Offers invited.
Church Organist
Peter Ashley, a church organist and recently retired lecturer, is available Sundays and weekdays for churches in the Maidstone and North Kent area. Contact: Peter Ashley on Medway (01634) 400944.
People and Vacancies go to top of page
For latest notices visit: www.canterburydiocese.org/peopleandplaces
Vacancies
Rector of Cheriton and Cheriton Street: www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies
House for Duty Priest, the Wantsum Group of Parishes:
www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/
Headteacher - Cranbrook Church of England Primary School - www.canterburydiocese.org/schools/vacancies/index.htm
Café Manager and a Catering Assistant at Holy Trinity Margate - www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/parishvacancies.htm
Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter Manager - www.canterburydiocese.org/vacancies/vacanciesotherorganisations.htm
Diocesan Training go to top of page
Introductory Training for Churchwardens
Saturday 8 October 2011, 9.30am - 1.00pm
Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ
Speakers: Philip Down, Julian Hills, Ian Dodd, Cressida Williams
Book online: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/parishofficers.htm
Child Protection Awareness Training
Basic Child Protection awareness training is taking place at St Mary Bredin Church, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury on Wednesday 12 October at 7.00pm. Registration and refreshments from 6.30pm. The session will finish by 9.00pm. To register for a place, please contact Sheila Rooke on 01227 459401 or srooke@diocant.org by Monday 10 October.
God's Calling Explore it!
15 October 2011, 9.30am - 3.30pm
St Mary's Primary School, Warren Road, Folkestone CT19 6QH
A local day to explore with you how you can: Be who God created you to be, Follow Jesus as a disciple, Respond and live in the flow of God's spirit. The day will be full of stories, information and reflective activities along with the chance to talk in confidence with those who can help you on your journey. For details contact: Emma Sivyer, esivyer@diocant.org Tel: 01227 459401 and online booking: http://www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/godscallingexploreit.htm
Preaching the Lectionary - St Mark's Gospel
Saturday 19 November 2011, Venue John Wallis Academy, Ashford
Speaker: Helen-Ann Hartley, Director of Biblical Studies and Lecturer in New Testament at Ripon College Cuddesdon. Helen-Ann joined the full-time staff at Cuddesdon in January 2008. She is a member of the working group on theological education in the Anglican Communion. During 2010 she spent a four-month sabbatical at the College of St John the Evangelist in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand where she wrote her book 'Making Sense of the Bible' which was published by SPCK in June.
Book online at: www.canterburydiocese.org/booking/preachingthelectionaryMarksGospelnov2011.htm
ALM Elective Courses January - July 2011
The following ALM Electives will be running from January 2011:
| Pastoral Assistant |
Canterbury (Diocesan House) |
Thursdays |
| Worship Leader |
Canterbury (Diocesan House) |
Wednesdays |
| Healing and Wholeness Minister |
Ashford (Kennington Church Hall) |
Thursdays |
Some spaces still available on these courses.* For more information on the ALM Elective courses including course outlines and dates visit www.canterburydiocese.org/bmt/localministries/alm .
* Attendance on a Deepening Discipleship course is a pre-requisite of ALM elective training. ALMs and Readers are exempt from this requirement.
New ALM Electives Launching in autumn 2012
In autumn 2012 ALM follow-on electives in Schools Ministry and Speaking in Context will be launched. More information on these courses will be published in spring 2012. If you'd like to register an interest, contact Sarah Lucas, slucas@diocant.org and you will be contacted directly as information becomes available.
Bishop's Day for Clergy - 'Accompanying Adventurous Discipleship'
Friday 16 March 2012, Canterbury Christ Church University Chapel
Dr Andrew Teal, University of Oxford
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.
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: www.canterburydiocese.org/accompaniedprayer/Cathedral%20Clergy%20leaflet%20Week%20of%20Accompanied%20Prayer.pdf
The Living Well Events
A number of events are planned for the winter: www.the-living-well.org.uk/living-well-programme.asp
Children & Young People's (ChYP's) Ministry Update go to top of page
The ChYP's Ministry page has a growing collection of resources and reflections. Or contact Murray at Diocesan House 01227 459401.
ChYP's Ministry Update - ChYP's Ministry Review
Murray Wilkinson, Children and Young People's Ministry Adviser, writes: "I am increasingly aware that news and information is not getting out to parishes as quickly and easily as I would like. One of my frustrations is that I don't have a comprehensive and up-to-date list of contacts for the people who are leading and helping with the children and young people's ministry across the Diocese. I would be very grateful if each parish (or benefice) would take ten minutes to complete the online survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/chyps_ministry_activities2011
You can also click through from the ChYP's Ministry blog:
chypsministry.wordpress.com
What's On in the Parishes go to top of page
Events in October: For full details of events visit:
www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/parish
Cathedral News and Events go to top of page
Events in October www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/cathedralevents
Cathedral Open Evening
Wednesday 5 October: 5.30pm - Choral evensong, 6.15pm - Displays & activities, 8.40pm - Concert by the Cathedral Choristers, 9pm - Compline. Free entry. Poster available at: www.canterburydiocese.org/friendsofcanterburycathedral/OpenEveningPoster5Oct11.pdf
The Bible in English: 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible
12 November 2011, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge. A one day colloquium to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. £15 or £10 for seniors and unwaged. To register contact Claire Taylor: c.l.taylor@kent.ac.uk
News from organisations linked to the Diocese go to top of page
Managing your charity well
Saturday 15 October, 2011, 9.30am - 12 noon
Zedakah is partnering a new venture with Kent law firm Whitehead Monckton to offer support and advice to local charities and faith-based projects and groups. This free seminar looks at project management and will guide you through key governance topics highlighted by the National Council for Voluntary Organisation's 'Principles of Good Governance'. The venue is Whitehead Monckton, Monckton House, 72 King Street, Maidstone ME14 1BL. For booking and more information: d.grimwood@zedakah.co.uk or 07960 369681
Changing Attitude - Canterbury and Rochester Diocese
Changing Attitude (http://changingattitude.org.uk) works for the full inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the life of the Anglican Communion. The Kent group for Canterbury and Rochester Diocese will be meeting on:
Wednesday 9 November 2011 in Canterbury
Wednesday 23 November 2011 in Gravesend
Both meetings will be 7.30pm - 9.00pm.
People are welcome to come to either meeting - whichever is more convenient!
These meetings will give an opportunity to find out what is happening with Changing Attitude national campaigns as well as future plans for the Changing Attitude groups in Kent.
Please contact The Revd Bob Callaghan 0798 917 8558 or bcall@hotmail.co.uk for further details about venue addresses.
Shrinking the Footprint – First steps to sustainability, How to Green your Church.
Saturday 29 October 2011, from 10.00am until 4.00pm
Bore Place, Chiddingstone, Kent
The day will feature local, regional and national speakers on the environment and theology as well as practical guidance on how to green your church. For more info contact: ruth.watkinson@churchofengland.org Telephone - 0207 8981865
£25 per person (Including Lunch and refreshments) or parish rate = £40 for 2 members of the same parish or organisation.
Kent God’s Acre Project 2011 - Churchyard Awards Celebration
Saturday 19 November 2011 at Chilham Church
The 2011 Kent God’s Acre Project awards will be announced at a special ceremony to celebrate in addition to the Wildlife Churchyard award, the two new awards for Churchyard Interpretation and Community Involvement.
To find out more contact – cpinchbeck@diocant.org
Enabling creative and spiritual exploration
Growing Space workshops, offer hands on opportunities to explore and to discover a wide range of creative expressions of faith. Starting on 29 October 2011 and continuing throughout 2011 and 2012 the workshops take place at Hastingleigh Vicarage and will be led by Revd Madi Strong and guest speakers. More information at: www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/growingspace.doc
Or email: growingspaceworkshops@gmail.com
Enneagram courses
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 November 2011
A weekend course for those with no previous knowledge of the Enneagram. By the end of the weekend, people will have gained sufficient understanding to choose which personality type they belong to.
For information on both courses contact: Revd Margi Walker margiwalker@uwclub.net Tel: 01227 730805 or course www.canterburydiocese.org/whatson/growingspace.doc leaflet and booking form
The Mission Society of St Wilfrid and St Hilda, Diocesan Branch
The next meeting of the Society will take place at St Andrew's Deal on Saturday 22nd October starting at 10:30am. Details from: Michael Morris: michael@themorrises.co.uk
Loerrach 2011 - Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 October
In October there will be a visit to Loerrach, a region south of the Black Forest in Germany on the banks of the Rhine with which our diocese is linked, with discussions on ministry and discipleship. If you are interested, please get in touch with Revd Robin Blount on 01303 250028 or robin.blount38@gmail.com
The Kent God's Acre Project - Churchyard Mark
Since our first workshop in June 2009, there has been a call for a churchyard mark to publicise that a church/community have worked to an agreed standard. There are three levels, Level 1 (introductory), Level 2 (intermediate) and Level 3 (advanced). The criteria set out a certain standard that must be achieved by the production of evidence and a visit by one of our representatives. For further information contact: 01227 459401 or email - cpinchbeck@diocant.org
Fit for Life: A CVM Regional Conference for Kent: Saturday 8 October
Christian Vision for Men is an organisation that seeks to help churches win more men for Jesus Christ. There is a Regional Day for Kent at Folkestone Baptist Church which will address the issues of: man-friendly evangelism, gearing church up for men and men's discipleship issues & leading as a Christian man. £15 for the day, including fish & chips. More information available at www.cvmen.org.uk/fit-for-life-kent-regional-day.html
Maternal Health: Global Crisis - Local Action
Saturday 15 October, St Peter's Methodist Church, St Peter's Street, Canterbury, 11.30am - 1.00pm, Public meeting.
Mary Ross-Davie, Consultant Midwife & Researcher
Liz Acarnley, Health for All, Bridge & Littlebourne
Julian Brazier, MP for Canterbury & Whitstable
Serving Africa Mission
Revd Jim Smith of the Serving Africa Mission: "Thanks to all of you who visited the Bible teaching page of the Mission website. This material is written for use in Ghana, and I have just added a commentary on 2 Corinthians if anybody wants to take a look and use.www.visionworld27.org
Church of England News Round-up go to top of page
News from the Church of England in September - www.cofe.anglican.org/news
News from the Archbishops - www.archbishopofcanterbury.org
Notices from National Organisations go to top of page
Hallowe'en resources
Damaris have produced free resources designed to help churches confront the challenge of Hallowe'en by reminding people of its true origins as All Hallow's Eve. The resources include a video countdown calendar and special audio podcasts. They are available for churches and individuals to freely republish and send to friends in order to help non-Christians think positively about spiritual issues around the time of Hallowe'en: www.damaris.org/allsaints
Prisons Week 2011: 20 - 26 November 2011:
Do you see me? Or are you just looking?
Join Prison Fellowship (England & Wales) in praying for and supporting all those currently in prison, their victims, families and all those working in the prison service.
Prison Fellowship, through its much celebrated Sycamore Tree initiative, is committed to reducing the cycle of re-offending. Visit the Prison Fellowship website for more information about our work: www.prisonfellowship.org.uk
Food Justice resources by the Anglican Alliance for Relief, Development and Advocacy
The resources have been produced in advance of the Churches Week of Action on Food, 10 - 17 October and ahead of the meeting of the G20 in France, November 2011. They have been specifically designed to assist parishes and dioceses to think through the issues related to food justice and to take appropriate action. The resources can be found at: www.churchofengland.org/our-views/international-affairs/food-justice.aspx
York Course for Lent - Sacred words for a secular world
A five-session ecumenical discussion course for groups or individual study.
Christianity is the largest movement our world has ever seen. It continues to grow at an immense pace - especially in Asia (including China), Africa and Latin America. At the same time, Christianity in the West struggles to grow and - perhaps - even to survive. In this course we consider some of the reasons for this and what it might mean for individual Christians, for churches and for Western culture. More details at www.yorkcourses.co.uk including sound clips and sample pages from the booklets.
Theatre groups offer original 2012 Games drama to churches
Four leading Christian theatre groups have each produced original productions to help churches make the most of the 2012 Games. The companies, Saltmine, Lantern Arts, Riding Lights and Act4, have created productions suitable for schools as well as adults. Links to details of all four productions can be found at: www.morethangold.org.uk/productions
Stay-at-home Christmas?
If you are staying at home for Christmas could you open your home and share Christmas with a student from China, India, or some other part of the world, who would otherwise be stuck at an almost deserted UK university? HOST will match you with one or two guests to suit your household. More volunteer hosts are urgently needed for 1-3 days at Christmas, and weekends all year round. Information from www.hostuk.org or call Beryl Joyce 01474 833293.
Competition to win Christmas cards!
The Churches Conservation Trust has produced a Christmas card to help raise money for 340 historic churches it cares for (cards come in packs of 10 with envelopes for £4.99). Readers have the opportunity to win 5 packs of cards (worth nearby £25!). To enter, visit: www.visitchurches.org.uk/competition and answer the question 'How many churches does CCT care for?' no later than Monday 31 October 2011.
Conferences, Retreats, Training and Tours go to top of page
Doctors, Clergy and the Troubled Soul: Two Professions, One Vocation?
A conference run by the Royal Society of Medicine open to doctors and clergy: 2 November 2011, 9.00am - 5.00pm, London: www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/downloads/spsig_goh_rsm_joint_prog.pdf
New insights into whole person care - understanding the healing journey
Friday 25 November 2011 from 9.30am - 4.00pm
Speakers from Burrswood, Chaired by Rev'd Dame Sarah Mullally DBE. For further information please call: 01892 865984, Email: sophie.minoprio@burrswood.org.uk, or visit the website: www.burrswood.org.uk
Anglican Centre in Rome
Anglican Centre in Rome is advertising courses for 2011/12. Please contact the MDO Neville Emslie (01227) 459401 or nemslie@diocant.org) for more information
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