The Friends of the Diocese
The Friends of the Diocese is a group of people who have been supporting the Diocese in Europe since 1996 and share in its life through their interest, prayers and financial support.
The gifts are used to support a wide range of projects where funds might be short or not available through other sources.
For information on eligibility and how to apply for a grant, clergy should contact the Honorary Secretary and Readers the Ministry Administrator.
Honorary Secretary: jeanne.french@churchofengland.org
Ministry Administrator: polly.freeman@churchofengland.org
Many Friends maintain their interest through visits to chaplaincies, by investigating the history of the diocese and its work and by attending functions. Friends are invited to contribute an annual donation of £30, although many opt to pay more.
There is normally an annual reunion in London, consisting of a service followed by a reception. This is an ideal opportunity for Friends to meet each other, the bishops and other clergy and lay people from around the diocese.
How to join
If you would like to become a friend of the diocese, please download and complete the Membership Form and the Gift Aid Form and send them by post or email to:
The Honorary Secretary, Mrs Jeanne French
The Friends of the Diocese in Europe
14 Tufton Street
London
SW1P 3QZ
E: dioceseineuropefriends@gmail.com
Examples of the Friends support in action
Pictured below: Jairo Ares Blanco, with Revd Canon Arani Sen and Revd Canon John Wilkinson, following his Licensing as a Reader at Holy Trinity Brussels for which the Friends kindly sponsored his Reader Scarf.
Pictured below: Ekene’s Agbalakwe was licensed by Archdeacon Leslie in Oslo. His Reader Scarf was sponsored by the Friends. Here with (l-r) Rev Jacob Quick, Rev Annie Bolger, Archdeacon Leslie Nathaniel, Ekene and Rev Canon Joanna Udal.
