These are our CHRISTIAN FOCUS events for Autumn Term 2011

Thurs 29^th Sept: 7.30pm in Eliot College Chapel

The City of Canterbury – introductory talk with slides

History, where to go, what to see. Drinks and snacks.

Weds 5^th Oct: meet at 4.30pm, Eliot College and walk down

Canterbury Cathedral Open Evening

Arrive at the Cathedral in time for Evensong at 5.30pm. Explore the Cathedral, including bits not usually open to the public, and see the displays. Meal out in Pizza Hut afterwards.

Thurs 13^th Oct: 7.30pm in Eliot College Chapel

DVD and Pizza Night

Arrive at Eliot College Chapel, enjoy the film and eat Pizza.

Sat 15^th Oct: Day Trip by Coach - £15 including lunch

Bodiam Castle and Rye

Ride through the Kent countryside. First stop the ‘fairytale’ Bodiam Castle. Then spend time by the seaside and in the pretty town of Rye. Back to campus at approx 5.30pm.

Weds 19^th Oct: 7.30pm Blean Church (follow path beyond Park Wood)

Islam for the Curious

A lively talk by the Anglican Chaplain, followed by discussion. To include 10 things all Christians need to know about Islam, and why it’s important that they should.

Thurs 26^th Oct: 7.30pm in Eliot Chapel

Sean and David, Committee Members,

will lead a discussion about journeys in Christian discipleship

Tues 1^st Nov: 7.30pm in St John Stone House

‘November 5^th Evening’

we’re guests of Catholic Society: a presentation about the famous Plot; lots of food & drink!

Thurs 10^th Nov: 7.30pm in Eliot College Chapel

Chocolat and Chocolate

Our second DVD night this term, featuring the blockbuster film Chocolat, and lots of chocolate.

Sat 19th Nov: Day Trip by Coach and Channel Tunnel £25

The city of Bruges in Belgium, ‘the Venice of the North’

was the cradle of the Northern European Renaissance, and has to be seen to be believed. Excellent shopping, too. Sorry, non non-EU students due to visa restrictions.

Fri 25^th Nov: Special Lecture, Rutherford LT 1 6pm

Peace-Keeping in the Middle East

Bishop Richard Llewellin will describes his recent role on border checkpoints on the West Bank. Followed by drinks and then a meal in Origins.

Thurs 1^st Dec: 7.30pm in Eliot College Chapel

Planning Meeting for next term’s events

All your suggestions welcome.

Mon 12^th Dec: 8pm at the Cathedral

University Carol Service

(if you would like to be a volunteer helper please contact us before the end of November).

Thursday 15^th December: Origins, Darwim College. Meet at 6.55pm

End of Term Meal

And next term…

DAY TRIP TO OXFORD, “CITY OF DREAMING SPIRES” Click here for details

WEEKEND AWAY AT AYLESFORD PRIORY: the ‘Hogwarts’ of Kent! Click here for details