Welcome to Canterbury Diocese

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives. 

Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover The Rt Revd Dr Rose
Hudson-Wilkin 

Bishop of Dover

The Archbishop of Canterbury

 

News

Youth Ministry Takes Off with Launchpad Graduates

A celebration of the second cohort of Launchpad, a training course developed by Youthscape as the first step in developing youth ministry, was held last month at St Lawrence in Thanet, hosted by participant The Revd Catherine Tucker and her team.

Maidstone church community raises thousands for children’s therapy charity

Over £3,600 has been raised to support Growing Hope, offering free therapy for children and young people in Maidstone.

Celebrating the next generation of leaders

Young people aged 14-18 from our diocese led a service of thanksgiving earlier this year to celebrate their achievements during the Growing Young Leaders programme.

Today's Prayer

Each day we pray for members of our diocese. Below you can find details of who we are praying for today, which we invite you to use in your own prayers.

Join us in prayer with the Elham Deanery: for the clergy and people

Area Deans: Barry Knott
Lay Chair: John Campbell, Alan French
Secretary: Bill Mills
Treasurer: Laurie Maxfield

Heavenly Father, We come before You with open hearts, seeking Your guidance and direction for the Elham Deanery. May we listen intently to Your voice in prayer, allowing Your will to shape our path. Help us to discern who You are calling us to serve in our community—those in need of love, support, and hope.
Lord, inspire us to share the good news of the Gospel with boldness and compassion. Let our words and actions reflect Your light, drawing others closer to You. We pray for the joy that comes from serving together and for the strength to face the challenges that arise along the way.
May our Deanery unite in faith, embracing both the joys and the obstacles as opportunities for growth. Guide us to be instruments of Your peace and love, reaching out to those who are lost or marginalised.
In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.

Anglican Communion:
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Vacancies

Vicar

Headcorn and The Suttons, Kent

School/church community leader

The Downs CofE Primary and Walmer Parish

Interim Priest in Charge

St Andrew's, Deal

Youth Minister

GK Church, Goudhurst, Kent

Deputy Safeguarding Advisor

Diocesan House
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