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CHRIST
CHURCH: PRACTICAL MATTERS
Links with other Churches
Christ Church has a sister church, St. Andrew's which is
situated in the Hampton area of Herne Bay. It is part of
Reculver Deanery and the Diocese of Canterbury. We take
our part, with local churches of all denominations, in presenting
the Christian message to our town.
Other Herne Bay churches
and websites -
United Benefice of St. Mary the Virgin, Reculver & St.
Bartholomew, Herne Bay with Holy Cross, Hoath
Beltinge
Baptist Church
Salvation Army 01227 372511
Herne Bay Baptist Church
01227 367908
The Parochial Church Council
The church family elects the Parochial Church Council [PCC]
once a year and this body helps the vicar in providing the
spiritual and practical leadership that any church needs.
The PCC has also helped in forming our vision statements
and is now ensuring that we put these into practice. The
PCC does this through a series of task groups and sub-committees.
The PCC makes sure that the church is responsible in the
use of its financial resources. In church are details of
how members of Christ Church help God's work by planning
their giving - please do help yourself to a copy if you
would like one.
More detail for PCC members
available on PCC Info page here.
For info on how you can be involved in PCC is also explained,
along with the dates for meetings.
The
Parish Centre and Rooms
The church also serves the community by letting out its
building to various community organisations, leisure activities,
children and youth organisations and individuals.
Details of availability and hire charges can be obtained
from Wendy Wright at the Christ Church office between 930am
and 12pm Tues - Friday.
We hope that you will join us and will want to fill in our
guest book online, or a welcome card at any of our services.
and return it either to the Parish Office [address]
or give it to a church member when you come..
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New
Wine
Some menbers of our church have attended this summer family
Christian conference many times but we had our biggest Church
group attend this year in 2007. So well received and enjoyed
was it that yet more are interested in joining us for 2008.
We are already planning for a group from Christ Church to
go in week A July- Aug2008. For more information contact
Nigel Panter
Prices
for New Wine
www.new-wine.co.uk
Accomodation list
for New Wine
The
Barnabus Trust
This organisation support persecuted Christians across the
world and words for their safety and release, and encourages
the worldwide Christian Church to pray and give towards
this work.
http://www.barnabasfund.org/
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Scripture
Union
Another organisation we support financially and benefit
from significantly from their publications.
www.scriptureunion.co.uk/
Church
Missionary Society
A key partner for funding and following their mission progress.
www.cms-uk.org/
Demelza
house
One of the pinciple charities supported by Christ Church
Demelza House is the only children's residential hospice
in Kent, East Sussex and South London providing a wide range
of services to life-limited children.
http://www.demelzahouse.org.uk/
Christian
Aid
An agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland, Christian
Aid works wherever the need is greatest, irrespective of
religion. It supports local organisations, which are best
placed to understand local needs, as well as giving help
on the ground through 16 overseas offices.
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Make
Poverty History
The Global Call to Action against Poverty is a world-wide
alliance committed to forcing world leaders to live up to
their promises. 
On his visit in Jan 2005, Nelson Mandela issued a rallying
cry to make poverty history in front of over 22,000 people
in Trafalgar Square. The former South African President,
who was wearing a white band throughout his address, gave
his full backing to our campaign and acknowledged the unique
opportunity for making an impact in 2005.
Speaking ahead of his meeting with
G7 leaders he said: "Like slavery and apartheid, poverty
is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and
eradicated by the actions of human beings.
http://www.makepovertyhistory.org/home.html
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Jubilee Debt Campaign
Jubilee Debt Campaign, demanding
an end to the scandal of poor countries paying money to
the rich world; calling for 100% cancellation of unpayable
poor country debts by fair and transparent means.
http://www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk/
DNA
DNA is a year of discipleship and
training within a local church context. Young adults (over
18) are placed with a church and given a full year of training
and development plus opportunities to serve in a variety
of areas of ministry For more info on DNA click
here
Son of Simon and Debbie Dunn from our Church family has
just begun a GAP year with DNA programme with a church in
Molesy, South London. To check his progress check out his
regular Blog news update on
http://nickyboyd.blogspot.com/
Christians in Science
CiS is an international network of
those concerned with the relationship between science and
Christian faith, open to scientists, teachers, students and
all those with an interest in this dialogue
The group recently ran a conference in Christ Church for anyone
involved in teaching or interacting with children in a situation
of Education. The conference is called
"Towards
a Christian framework for Education"
Speakers included Ann
Holt, Nick Spencer, Martin Rogers, Tom Hartman
Click on title for link to the conference details available
on CiS website.
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Oak Hall
Some menbers of the emerging generation
(18-35s) attend holidays and retreats with Oak Hall.
www.oakhall.co.uk
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