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. 

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

Bishop of Dover

The Archbishop of Canterbury

 

News

A Call to Peace, Compassion, and Unity

Bishop Rose's message ahead of Central London ‘Free speech’ Rally on Saturday 13 September

Three things

Bishop Rose asks 'If you could only do three things in the coming season, what would they be?'

Her Late Royal Highness Katharine, Duchess of Kent

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92

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.

Join us in prayer with Barham Downs with Adisham and Aylesham Benefice

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.

Anglican Communion:
Season of Creation
The Diocese of Omu-Aran – The Church of Nigeria

Vacancies

Chaplain

Ministry of Justice, HMP Elmley

Priest-in-Charge

St Peter's, Folkestone

Generous Giving Manager

Canterbury Diocese

Rector

Holy Trinity Broadstairs

Priest in Charge

Maidstone, All Saints w St Philip & St Stephen, Tovil
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