An Ecumenical Chaplaincy For Canterbury

Abstract

"WHEN I FIRST CAME to Canterbury an Anglican cleric said to me, "A Cathedral is like a great tree-nothing grows under it, except perhaps cabbages!" That he was wrong is demonstrated by the numbers of ministers and laymen of different Christian traditions who now meet regularly to promote united witness and service to the city. A consequence of this has been the successful Bible Week held at the Baptist Church, which is likely to be repeated next year; an approach is being made to all newcomers to Canterbury, using a welcome card, and offering friendship and help in the name of our Lord; a "Feed the Minds" project to provide a book-van for the Congo has just been launched, while Christian Aid Week continues to draw Christians together to collect and raise money"