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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.
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The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover |
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The Archbishop of Canterbury
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A Call to Peace, Compassion, and Unity

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Today's Prayer
Each day we pray for members of our diocese. Below you can find details of who we are praying for today, which we invite you to use in your own prayers.
Clergy: Stefan Thomas, Nick Ratcliffe
Assistant Curate: Clary Read
Readers: Esther Jonas, Simon Pooley
Anna Chaplain: Esther Jonas
School: Adisham CE Primary School
Barham CE Primary School
Pray with us today. We would really welcome prayer for our vision of a monthly Tea Time Family Worship which we are launching this September at St John the Baptist Church in Barham. We ask for prayer in all our preparations, that people might be inspired to step forward with their gifts to help—whether in hospitality, music, storytelling or prayer. We are praying that this gathering will become a space of joy, welcome, and growth in faith for families of all ages. We need strength for those leading this ministry, and guidance and wisdom in each step. Our vision is that our community may be drawn into deeper relationship with Jesus and with each other through this new offering.
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