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The main activities in support of Christian Aid in Gillingham and the surrounding area are Lent lunches and Christian Aid Week activities, arranged by the Committee.
The existence of the Committee is not intended to prevent any individual or Church organising any event in support of Christian Aid - the permission of the Committee is not needed, though they would be interested to know of any events.
The Committee
officers
- Chairman The Very Revd. David Frayne
- Hon. Secretary Miss Maria Windross Homestead, Back Street, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8 5JZ.
- Hon. Treasurer Mr S W K Hunt
church representatives
- Gillingham - St. Mary's (Anglican) Hilary Clarke
- Gillingham - Methodist Pearl Evans
- Gillingham - Community Church
- Milton-on-Stour (Anglican)
- East Stour (Anglican)
- West Stour (Anglican)
- Stour Provost (Anglican)
- Stour Row (Anglican)
- Kington Magna (Anglican)
- Buckhorn Weston (Anglican)
- Fifehead Magdalen (Anglican)
- Todber (Anglican)
Meetings
There are usually 2 meetings each year, in January and June.
The next meeting is Thursday 7th January 2010 at 7.30 pm in the Gillingham Methodist Church lounge:
"We will be planning fundraising events for 2010, including Lent Lunches. All supporters are welcome."
attending
meetings are open to all interested to attend
Area covered
The area covered is that of the Anglican Benefices of Gillingham with Milton-on-Stour and the Stour Vale Parishes. However, any other villages in the area are welcome to join in.
What you can do
- Come along to meetings - learn what tasks need extra helper.
- Spread the word about events.
- Organise events - look at the Christian Aid resources for ideas.
Resources
The Christian Aid website is full of ideas - in particular the page about resources for churches may help. Signing up to receive regular emails will keep you abreast of the latest campaigns / issues, etc.
Christian Aid also have a special area for teachers / youth leaders.