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 231 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
Fairtrade coffee
Two of our resident coffee experts tried and tested three different Fairtrade coffees available for churches to buy in bulk. Read more »
Church Plates
A day long training session to support those who are responsible for and work with Church Plate. Read more »
New Archdeacon of Ashford announced
Canon Darren Miller has been announced as the new Archdeacon of Ashford. Read more »
Plant seeds of hope at Harvest
Archbishop Justin is asking churches to help people in financial distress this Autumn. Read more »
Lectures to celebrate Reformation legacy
Five talks to commemorate the origins of the Reformation will take place this Autumn. Read more »
Recycle unwanted school uniform
Parents are donating unwanted school uniform, making it easier for local families on low incomes to get ready for the new school year. Read more »
New strategy
Rooted in prayer; courageously led; diverse in age. Read more »
Diocesan safeguarding audit published
An independent audit of the safeguarding arrangements for Canterbury Diocese has been published. Read more »
Sharp increase in trainee priests
A 14% increase in numbers training for the priesthood has been welcomed by the Church of England. Read more »
Diocesan priorities
Bishop Trevor outlined the key strategic Mission and Ministry priorities from 2016 onwards. Read more »
Today's Prayer
Folkestone: Trinity Benefice
Clergy: Kate McNeice, Roger Smith, Bob Weldon
Readers: Charles Lewis, Barry Lock, Hilary Richter, Janette Smith, Heather Tapsell
Christ Church Church of England Primary Academy: Jim Kreiselmeier
South Dakota – (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd John Tarrant
