Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014

The Diocese of Canterbury Case Studies

The Diocese of Canterbury University Chaplaincy Stephen Laird

The Diocese of Canterbury Revd Dr Stephen Laird, Anglican Chaplain

The Diocese of Canterbury

A ‘secular’ University? think again… University Cathedral Carol Service Has an official ‘University Prayer’ Cathedral Service for 50 th Anniversary Chapel on campus 3 Sunday congregations...and 3 full-time Chaplains Anglican, Catholic, Pentecostal

The Diocese of Canterbury In fact, the character of a community reflects the people in it! 25% of students are from continental Europe and Overseas (5000+) At any given time approx 600 students are active across 9 Christian groups/congregations on campus Over 50% of student population ‘self identify’ as Christian, even if they don’t currently attend church Significant Muslim population (with a mosque at edge of campus)..and many staff are well-known faces in churches in Canterbury area.

The Diocese of Canterbury Christianity and the University Experience (results for Kent University published 2013) Confident and effective Chaplaincy with good publicity and support from the University; Unique emphasis on campus- based Sunday worship with the right range of denominations; Vitality springing from the diversity of Christian groups and styles; and amazing cultural and international mix.

The Diocese of Canterbury Getting the Groups Together International, Intercultural, Interfaith…  ‘Campus Christian Council’ (a meeting of Christian groups);  Support and publicity for initiatives such as Discover Islam Week, and Jewish Awareness Week;  Joint society events, including coach trips;  Carol Service (biggest University event annually)

The Diocese of Canterbury Bringing the Groups Together Ecumenical, International, Intercultural, Interfaith…

The Diocese of Canterbury Take a Tea Towel and pray for the mission and ministry at Kent University whenever you do the washing up!