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Please consider giving to the Church Times Train-A-Priest (TAP) Fund this Lent

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22 March 2024

THE Church Times Train-A-Priest (TAP) Fund has supported English ordinands for more than 70 years. But for the past three years, the TAP Africa appeal has, as its name suggests, focused its attention on a continent where ordinands have the scarcest resources to support them and their dependants during their training for the priesthood.

Working with our partner CAPA, the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa, a co-ordinating body that operates in 25 coun­tries and 13 Pro­­vinces, we are able to direct your generous donations to the people who need it most. Ordin­ands of all genders, traditions, and persuasions are eligible.

True to the history of the TAP Fund, not a single penny is used for the administration of the fund, so that donors can be sure that everything they give will go directly to ordinands as they prepare for ministry in some of the most challenging conditions in the world.

Donations can be made quickly and securely here.

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Church Times Festival of Preaching 2026

13 - 15 September 2026

An event to inspire, nurture, and celebrate all who are called to proclaim the gospel today.

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Public Faith Common Good  a day symposium at St John’s College Cambridge, Tuesday 21 July 2026

Speakers to include the former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Williams; the Bishop of Chelmsford, Dr Guli Francis-Deqhani, Nick Spencer, and Anna Rowlands.

This event is free, but booking is required. Find out more at elydatabase.org/events

Church Times is delighted to be a sponsor at the above event. 

 

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Saturday 10th October 2026

Church Times/Canterbury Press Advent Retreat - with Rebecca Stephens, Richard Carter, Alison Jack and Paula Gooder - online only
Saturday 21st November 2026

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