Church of England community, activities, contacts and establishments in the Ashford Deanery

CHURCH of ENGLAND

The Deanery consists of a family 23 Parish Churches within the Diocese of Canterbury

We hope that this website will help you discover and enjoy our community

Welcome to the Ashford Deanery

check out Events Page for news of Lay Training opportunities

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ASHFORD St MARY'S

Ashford St Mary'swill be holding a Christmas Tree Festival on 12th to 24th December
Open daily 10.00am to 4.00 pm

The festival this year is supporting the charity "Find a Voice"

Also in support of this charity is the "Find a Voice Carol Concert" with the Invicta Singers.
Ashford st Mary's Saturday 13^thDecember 7.30 pm
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THE ASHFORD CLUSTER of PARISHES

Richard Llewellin will lead the Cluster Quiet Day based on Silence and Honey Cakes by Rowan
Friday 27th February, venue to be agreed. (Probably Kingsnorth but please check before traveling)
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DEANERY CONFIRMATION SERVICE
Wednesday 28th January, 7.30pm at Kingsnorth Church with Stephen
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EARLY MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS
Consort music and Carols by Musica Ficta - In Costume

St Nicholas' Church, Pluckley,Sunday, 14th December, 7.30pm
Directed by Marian Robertson
for further details phone 01233–770369 or email rbrtsn771@aol.com
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FESTIVAL of CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Maidstone Winds
Kingsnorth Church, Saturday 13^th December 6.00pm – 7.45pm
Admission £3 [11 and under free]
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GREAT CHART St MARY'S
A social evening at Godinton House on Thursday 18^th December 7.30 - 9 pm when you can enjoy some seasonal refreshments and sing Christmas Carols in the stunning setting of this historic house.
Do contact Tim Wilson 01233 620371 for tickets and more information.
Godinton House Tickets £3.00
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KINGSNORTH STUDY DAY

On March 14th 2009 at Kingsnorth Church a study half day for all church members on Enabling Ministry and Worship among those suffering from Dementia. Watch out for further details. This is an excellent opportunity for any who visit or have connections with residential and nursing homes or who have relatives disabled by dementia related illnesses

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LIGHT BITE LUNCH CLUB WITH SPEAKER
First Tuesday of every month 12.30pm
Kingsnorth Church
no need to book: bring a friend
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Citizen’s Advice Bureau ‘drop in’ centre at Kingsnorth Church
Wednesday’s 2.00pm to 3.00pm
No appointments are needed
The clinic provides confidential free advice on benefits, debt, your rights, legal matters etc
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MARCH 1st 2008

The installation of

Sheila, Colin and Lindsay as

Honorary Canons

Canterbury Cathedral

Deus, qui nobili nos consortio dignatus es adunare, deprecamur te pro sacrsancta ecclesia Cantauriensi, ut in aede beatissimi Salvatoris devotionis decor, fidei praedicatio, morum perfectio, semper abundent, et inde omenen partem deriventur, per Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum

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Don't Miss the Next Open Synod Meeting - Come and Have Your Say!
The next Deanery Synod Meeting is on October 6^th - 7.30pm at Mersham Church

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Almighty God,
you have given your Holy Spirit to the Church to lead us into all truth:
bless with the Spirit's grace and presence the members of this Deanery
keep us steadfast in faith and united in love,
that we may manifest your glory and prepare the way of your kingdom;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever

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A Deanery that reflects the spectrum of urban, suburban and rural ministries

A Deanery that embraces some of the richest electoral wards in the country and some of the poorest

A Deanery that brings together a richness of cultural and ethnic diversity

A Deanery called to Mission

The Five Marks of Mission

o To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
o To teach, initiate and nurture new believers
o To respond to human need by loving service
o To seek to transform unjust structures in society
o To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and renew the earth

We want everyone to be a part of the exciting and challenging future that awaits Ashford and that includes you.

Every week well over a 1000 people gather in the various churches and centres across the Deanery to

Worship God together
Share together
Learn together
Pray together
Rejoice together

We have discovered that being together makes us stronger

We have a vision for Ashford and we want to share it

So take time to check through this site and the links to the local churches and

Discover what difference God is making to Ashford

And let us know
What you think
What you want

To download a copy of the Deanery Mission Plan please click the button below

Deanery Mission Plan

May God bless you and grant you His peace

If you would like more information regarding the Deanery or the churches please contact the Area Dean
ashford-cofe-deanery@tesco.net

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