Religious Societies
[ Buddhist Meditation Society |
Catholic Society |
St Vincent de Paul Society |
Chinese Christian Fellowship |
Christian Focus |
Christian Performing Arts Society |
Christian Union |
Ichthus Methodist Group |
Islamic Society |
Jewish Society |
New Life Group |
Society of Friends (Quakers) ]
Buddhist Meditation Society
The Buddhist Meditation Society provides students and staff with the opportunity
to practice meditation and learn about Buddhist techniques for developing peace of mind.
We meet every week during term time — everyone is welcome, you do not have to be a
Buddhist to benefit from these meditation techniques. There is always an opportunity at
the end of the class to ask questions and eat biscuits!
• The Buddhist Meditation Society website
Catholic Society
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“Biggest and best on campus...”, “Most wide-ranging programme of any society...”,
so wrote KRED, the student newspaper.
- Maybe it’s because we have 500+ members...
- Maybe it’s because we have our own club room at
St John Stone House, the Catholic
Chaplaincy, with satellite TV and its own fully licensed bar, The Barque Inn — “The
cheapest bar on campus” (our chaplain has a publican’s licence!)...
- Maybe it’s because of our trips like
Bruges — The Venice of the North
or Char-à-banc to Cambridge...
- Maybe it’s because of our weekend retreat:
Paris in the Springtime...
- Maybe it’s because every Tuesday we
have challenging speakers from Cabinet Ministers to Miners’ Leaders...
- Maybe it’s because we pay for helpers each Easter to go on the HCPT Pilgrimage to
Lourdes...
Whatever the reason: Whether you are committed, lapsed, or simply curious to come to the
biggest, the most international, and the friendliest society on campus — the Cathsoc is
for you!
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• The Cathsoc website
St Vincent de Paul Society
The St Vincent de Paul Society at the Cathsoc is our student volunteer group.
It is associated with the international SVP movement. We are committed to obey Our Lord’s
command to love God and our neighbour by helping those in need.
Our SVP Group is ideal for busy students who are already committed to demanding academic
courses. Members are asked to dedicate only two hours a week to helping out in the
community. We meet every Tuesday evening, and everybody is welcome to the meetings to
learn more about our work and activities.
• The SVP website
Chinese Christian Fellowship
The CCF is a group of committed Chinese Christians who meet meet every Tuesday
during term time. We welcome Christians from all denominations to join our fellowship,
as well as those who would like to learn more about Christianity.
• Visit the Kent Societies Directory
for contact details.
Christian Focus
The student society where everybody is welcome, and where nobody will tell
you what to think... Christian Focus is supported by the
Anglican and Methodist
Chaplains.
Our Communion Service each Sunday, meetings with interesting speakers and open
discussions, the most talked about day trips by coach at the University, and civilised
parties and social events!
• The Christian Focus website
Christian Performing Arts Society
CPAS began in 2001 with the vision of using creative arts to glorify God and create
an opportunity for people to develop their talents through performance and worship. The
society is a great way to meet and encourage other people and is open to everybody, Christian
or not.
Even if you think you don’t have a talent, just come as you are and learn as you go. We work
with a Christian ethos and we want to keep God at the centre of what we are doing and we ask
members to respect that.
• The CPAS website
Christian Union
The CU has two main aims:
- To bring God’s Kingdom to the University of Kent.
- To encourage its members to know and love God — in order that the first aim becomes a
possibility.
• The CU website
Ichthus Methodist Group
Ichthus is a Christian discussion group held in St Peter’s Methodist Church (in
the city centre). We are a relaxed and friendly group and discuss a variety of
contemporary issues from Christian viewpoints.
We have related Bible Studies on alternate weeks, prayers, and some purely social events
too. Get in touch if you are interested in coming along or would like to know more!
• Visit the Kent Societies Directory
for contact details.
Islamic Society
The Islamic Society at the University of Kent has existed for many years. There is
a large Muslim community at the University and the society tries its best to keep all the
Muslims close to each other and has various functions aimed to help people become better
acquainted with one another.
• The Islamic Society website
Jewish Society
Kent University JSoc welcomes Jews of all kinds, along with anyone who is interested
in finding out more about the Jewish way of life. We meet for Friday night meals and social
gatherings and to celebrate the major Jewish holidays. We are an international society and
have a warm and friendly atmoshpere. Kent JSoc is part of UJS, the Union of Jewish
Students.
• Visit the Kent Societies Directory
for contact details.
• The University Jewish Chaplaincy Board website
New Life Group
New Life is a cultural and international mix of people. Canterbury is a very international
place and this is reflected in the way God has made us a House of prayer for all
nations (Mark 11:17).
The New Life Group is supported by the New Life
Pentecostal Church. There is a warm friendly atmosphere and visitors will feel immediately
welcome. We are a Cell Church which means that everyone is encouraged to participate
actively!
• The New Life website
Society of Friends (Quakers)
Students and staff of all faiths and none are welcome to attend our Meetings for Worship.
Join us on Campus on the last Wednesday of the month during term time, or on Sundays at
the Friends Meeting House downtown.
• Visit the Kent Societies Directory
for contact details.
• The Quakers in Britain website
• The East Kent Quakers website
• The Kent Societies Directory
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