This Advent the Diocese is asking us to raise funds to help with a coordinated response to the refugee crisis. With the money raised, the Diocese will create two new posts – one working in Calais with our link Diocese of Arras and the other working in Canterbury Diocese, helping to coordinate and support the work here. You can give online at www.justgiving.com/bishopsadventappeal2015, by text message (text BTAA65 and the amount to 70070) or by cheque, made payable to CDBF, with “Justice Appeal” on the back and sent to Advent Justice Appeal, Diocesan House, Lady Wootton’s Green, Canterbury, CT1 1NQ. If you’re able, please Gift Aid your donations, allowing us to claim an extra 25p for every pound donated. But it’s not just about money – each day on the Diocesan website, Facebook page and Twitter account (@CanterburyDio) there will be a new way in which people can respond to the refugee crisis, whether that’s through prayer, finding out more for themselves, or volunteering. Thank you – and happy Advent!

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