Canterbury Women’s World Day of Prayer Services

Friday 2 March 2012
11.00am St Paul's Church, Church Street St Paul's, Canterbury
7.00pm St Nicholas' Church, Thanington
‘Let Justice Prevail’ prepared by Christian women of Malaysia.
Both services are followed by refreshments.

Churches Together in Kent Annual Forum:
“Better Together – Running the Race that is set before us” [Hebrews 12:1, 2]

Saturday 3 March 2012
Christ Church University, Canterbury
An ecumenical forum with an Olympic theme. Keynote address Bible study and a choice of workshops before Evensong in the Cathedral.
All welcome, please book via: www.canterburydiocese.org/ctkent

Bishop’s Day for Clergy

Friday 16 March 2012
Dr Andrew Teal, University of Oxford
'Accompanying Adventurous Discipleship'
Canterbury Christ Church University Chapel

Canterbury Diocese Creative Mission Forum

Monday 19 March 2012, 10.30am to 3.30pm
at Seasalter Christian Centre on.
Picking up from, and building upon, the network of Emerging Churches Group. We want to extend an invitation 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. We aim to explore questions surrounding Café Church in all its different forms, big and small. Coffee and lunch will be provided; there is no cost, but we do need accurate numbers so please book in here.

Changing Attitude Canterbury Diocese

All Saints Whitstable Theology Day

Saturday 31 March 2012, 11.00am - 4.15pm
Rev Benny Hazlehurst from Accepting Evangelicals
An inclusive view of sexuality and faithfulness to the scriptures at the same time – is such a thing possible?
All Saints Church Whitstable, Church Street, Whitstable CT5 1PG
(NB Venue Church not hall)
Free of charge (donations welcome)
Please bring your own packed lunch
No need to pre-book
For more information and RSVP to: Simon Tillotson: tillotsons@gmail.com

A Theological Relection for Clergy and Readers

Bishop Laurie Green
Wednesday 25 April 2012, 9.30am - 3.30pm
The Board Room, Diocesan House

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

Visitations

Ashford archdeaconry
Tuesday 8 May 2012, 7.30pm
Canterbury Cathedral

Visitations

Canterbury archdeaconry
Wednesday 9 May 2012, 7.30pm
Canterbury Cathedral

Visitations

Maidstone archdeaconry
Thursday 10 May 2012, 7.30pm
Canterbury Cathedral

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
Further information on Vision Days and booking details can be found at www.freshexpressions.org.uk/vision/faversham

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
Contact: annemrees@googlemail.com

St Peter's Greatstone

Flower Festival

Diocesan Synod

Wednesday 4 July 2012

Diocesan Synod

Saturday 10 November 2012

2013

The Gathering

Friday 31 May and Sturday 1 June 2013
Canterbury Cathdral