Advent Justice Appeal 2019
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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
Celebrate with us in welcoming our new Bishop
Tickets now available for the installation of the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin at Canterbury Cathedral
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A Place to Call Home – Advent Justice Appeal
This year’s appeal is out of this world! Read more »
Kent Climate Emergency Forum
Conference video now available
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Recommendations of the Channel Islands Commission
Archbishop Justin Welby
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Volunteer for the Lambeth 2020
Conference volunteer dates from Monday 20 July to Monday 3 August
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Book launch of William and Lucy lead Collective Worship
Story book shows the different elements within an act of collective worship
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Celebration of Reader Ministry Service
Canterbury Cathedral – Sunday 22 September from 6.30pm
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How to receive regular updates and news from the Diocese
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Rose Hudson-Wilkin named Bishop of Dover
The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, as the next Bishop of Dover. Read more »
Could you be a flood warden?
Helping the community before, during and after a flood
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Canterbury ordinations
On Saturday, 15 men and women were ordained at Canterbury Cathedral.
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Calendar of Prayer
The Diocesan Calendar of Prayer is published every month.
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New guidance for ministry with children and young people
There are also training days to discuss this guidance. 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
North Downs Deanery: Clergy with Permission to Officiate
Please pray with us for those with Permission to Officiate within our Deanery. We thank God for their willingness to continue serving the Church with generosity and joy. May they be upheld and strengthened in their ministry. Please pray for:
David Bond, Yvonne Salmon, Richard Love, Lesley Ludlow, Robin Gill, Anthony Hirst
Anglican Communion:
Sabah (South East Asia) The Rt Revd Melter Jiki Tais
Sabah (South East Asia) The Rt Revd John Yeo
Down & Dromore (Ireland) The Rt Revd Harold Creeth Miller
