The Area Dean is The Reverend Canon Gill Calver, Rector of All Saints Staplehurst and Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen.
The Deanery Synod comprises members of the clergy of the constituent parishes, and lay members elected at their Annual Parochial Church Meeting to serve for 3 years. The Lay Chair is Mrs. Val Wallis, MBE. The Deanery is also represented at the Diocesan Synod.
The Deanery Synod normally meets 3 times a year, rotating round the parishes, in February, June and October, with additional meetings if there is a need.
Below is a list of Deanery events - PLEASE SUPPORT THESE EVENTS IF YOU CAN
World Aids Day Service
Monday 1st December in the Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral at 8.00 p.m.
Steve Bennett from Dulwich Preparatory School, Cranbrook will be leading the music with pupils from the school.
Lord Norman Fowler, previously a Secretary of State for Health and more recently a trustee of the Terrence Higgins Trust, will be speaking; and the Revd Professor Robin Gill, (University of Kent) will be preaching.
Canterbury Diocese together with Christian Aid invites you to join others, to stand alongside those living with HIV.
UKChristians.net
This is a recently developed web site bringing Christians together and giving the opportunity to make friends with other Christians, exchange views, etc.
If you are interested in learning more, log on using the link below and register as a member.
Friday 21st November - 6.30p.m. till 9.00p.m. and
Saturday 22nd November, 2008 - 9.30a.m. till 12.00 noon - Vestry Hall
Gifts, Seasonal Produce, Cakes, Crafts, Cards and Candles
Children's Games, Tombola, Refreshments
Friday:- Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Tea and Coffee;
Saturday:- Breakfast rolls, Tea and Coffee
Admission Free
Further information and donations of items can be made to Graham Codling:- 01622 832622 or
e-mail:
PRAISE CAFÉ
Sunday 23rd November, 2008 - 4.30pm - Vestry Hall
Worship with Contemporary Music
Tea and toast available beforehand from 4.00p.m.
Further details from Rev. James Robertson 01622 831379 or Judy in the Church Office - 01622 831890.
ANNUAL DEANERY SERVICE with Holy Communion - Sunday 2nd November, 2008 - 11.00am
Everyone Welcome. Bring and Share Lunch to follow at Staplehurst School.
Please note that the main Sunday morning services at all churches in the Deanery on this day will be replaced by this joint service of worship for all in the Deanery.