Welcome
Welcome to Canterbury Diocese, the Church of England in South and East Kent, where we are committed to growing the church numerically and spiritually, to re-imagining ministry and to building partnerships that enrich communities.
Welcome to Canterbury Diocese
Canterbury Diocese, the oldest diocese in England, stretches from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh and includes 327 churches in 222 parishes, along with 103 church schools and a University with a Church of England foundation.
Whether you are someone looking for a church to get married in, someone keen to grow closer to Christ or a church leader looking for resources and support, we hope this website provides you with the information and resources you are searching for.
Latest News
Archbishop Justin raises concerns over ‘no-deal’ Brexit
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed concerns for the communities of Kent in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit. Read more »
Christmas Message
Bishop Trevor has released his Christmas message. Read more »
Vacancy in the See of Dover
Public meeting scheduled for 16 January – have your say. Read more »
Call to protect rural schools
The Church of England’s lead bishop for Education has called for a cross-Government rural strategy… Read more »
A Place to Call Home – Advent Justice Appeal
What does ‘home’ mean to you? Read more »
Highest attendance for decade
Attendance at Christmas services in the Church of England is at its highest level for more than a decade. Read more »
New guidance for ministry with children and young people
There are also training days to discuss this guidance. Read more »
Bishop of Dover announces retirement
Bishop Trevor has announced his intention to retire in May 2019. Read more »
…but what exactly IS Ignite?
We need three new Ignite Enablers to complete our team… but what IS Ignite? Read more »
£887,015 for work in deprived communities
Nine new worshipping communities to be established across Kent and Guernsey. Read more »
Towards a Safer Church: Resources
Safeguarding resources, including Bible readings, prayers and hymns, chosen in consultation with survivors. Read more »
Your data
As a Diocese, we handle a lot of data for a variety of different purposes. Find out about your rights. Read more »
Today's Prayer
Elham w Denton & Wootton & Acrise
Clergy: Stephen Dougal, Jane Weeks
Reader: Roger Davenport, Bill Meakin
Elham CE Primary School
Selsted CE Primary School
Liverpool (England) The Rt Revd Paul Bayes (Diocesan Bishop), The Rt Revd Richard Finn Blackburn
St Asaph (Wales) The Rt Revd Gregory Cameron (Diocesan Bishop)
Grafton (Australia) Vacant (Diocesan Bishop)
