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. 

The Most Revd Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury The Most Revd & Rt Hon
Justin Welby 

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

Bishop of Dover

NEWS

ITV film at St Martin’s for women’s history month

St Martin’s Church in Canterbury had a visit from ITV Meridian as part of its coverage for women’s history month...

Churches in diocese given access to grants database

The Diocese of Canterbury is pleased to announce that it has secured access to a national grant-finding database for our churches for the next three years....

Let there be lights: energy help for those in need

A diocesan initiative has helped over 240 people with their energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis....

TODAY'S PRAYER

19 March
Ashford Deanery: Praying for Ignite Deanery Communities
Please pray for the Ignite communities in the Ashford Deanery. Praying particularly for our Ignite Enabler; Steven Horne. May he be upheld and enthused in his ministry and mission. And we pray for all those who are involved, in what ever way. Please pray that each person will know that they are loved and valued, and may they find faith in the risen Lord, as friendships are shared, generosity offered and the joy of community experienced. Pray that the outreach of God’s people will continually remind us of God’s love for all.

Anglican Communion:
The Diocese of Coventry

VACANCIES

Priest-in-Charge

St Nicholas’, Allington and St Paul’s, Maidstone...
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