We would like to extend an invitation for you to learn more about our ministry in the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury.
We are part of a national team that was first established in 2003, and Street Pastors continues to expand throughout the UK and around the world.
Canterbury Street Pastors was founded in 2011 by Rev. Andrew Fitzgerald from Canterbury Baptist Church. Street Pastors are trained volunteers from local churches who are dedicated to caring for our local community.
We typically patrol from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday nights, providing assistance and support to individuals on the streets. Our Prayer Pastors, located at our base or home, maintain regular contact with the Street Pastors, praying for the city of Canterbury, the people out and about, and the situations that the Street Pastors encounter.
We are an integral part of a wider community safety group within the city and are well-recognized as a vital partner. Our local coordinator leads us, and we receive support from local churches and community groups in collaboration with the police, local council, and other statutory agencies.
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Canterbury Street Pastors invite you to learn more about our ministry in the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury. We are part of a national team that was first pioneered in 2003, and Street Pastors continues to grow throughout the UK and across the world. Street Pastors are trained volunteers from local churches who care about our community. We are usually on patrol from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. every Saturday to care for, listen to, and help people who are out on the streets. We are led by our local coordinator and also have support from local churches and community groups in partnership with the police, local council, and other statutory agencies. If you are interested in finding out more about our work or are interested in becoming a Street Pastor, please contact us using the details on this page.
Mission Statement
“We are a Local Initiative of the Global Street Pastor Movement with a mission to engage, train, and mobilize Christian volunteers from different churches. We aim to be relevant in public life and address issues of vulnerability and social exclusion by embodying the principles of caring, listening, and helping people as salt and light. We collaborate with the police, local authorities, and other voluntary organizations to achieve our goals and promote greater social cohesion in our community.”
Values
The Street Pastor Movement embraces Christians from a range of denominations with a passion for Jesus and the betterment of the community, who adhere to the following five core values:
- The Sacredness and Sanctity of Human Life
- Valuing and Honouring the Community
- Being a Person of Integrity
- Taking Personal Responsibility
- Promoting the Growth and Development of the Individual to their Fullest Potential
Management Team Our trustees and management team are members of local churches.