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
Guidance for parishes on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Church of England’s Mission and Public Affairs division has published advice to parishes.
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Inspiring Everyday Faith
Diocesan Synod in Open Session
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Saying Yes to Life
An evening with Ruth Valerio
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Hugh Nelson named as next Bishop of St Germans
Hugh is currently the parish priest of St Mary’s, Goudhurst and Christ Church, Kilndown (known as GK Church), in Canterbury Diocese. Read more »
Response to Peter Ball Documentary
The programme is upsetting but important viewing for all who want to make the Church safer.
MBE for Bishop Rose
Bishop Rose has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for 2020. Read more »
Bishop Rose urges people of Kent to seek unity
Giving her first sermon as Bishop of Dover, The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin urged people to refuse to be divided, instead focusing on their common humanity. Read more »
Pledge to support White Ribbon campaign
Canterbury Diocese pledges support to global campaign
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Rose Hudson-Wilkin consecrated as Bishop of Dover
Rose will be installed in Canterbury on 30 November
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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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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
Jersey: St Martin (Gouray)
Clergy: Jeffery Wattley
Licensed Lay Minister: Neville Brooks
Please pray with us:
2020 is an important year for our youth and children’s work, as we divide into three separate age groups for Infant, Primary and Secondary school ages. Pray also, for our two new Home Groups, one looking into Philippians and the other into Baptismal promises. We are also looking to launch a community coffee group to encourage engagement in our Village, and plans are being made for a Community Beach clean up, to strengthen our Eco credentials. Pray also for our Day Centre for the elderly and Mum’s and Tots group.
Anglican Communion:
Makurdi (Nigeria) The Right Revd Nathan Nyitar Inyom
Thika (Kenya) The Right Revd Julius Njuguna Wanyoike
