Hoath Primary, St. George’s CEP and Teynham CEP.
19 June 2017
Three schools named as finalists in ‘Kent is Delicious’ cookery competition
Three schools will compete in live final at Kent County Show
Competition was open to all
A 14% increase in numbers training for the priesthood has been welcomed by the Church of England.
An anticipated total of 543 men and women will begin studies this Autumn. An increase of 17% in women coming forward for ordination was welcomed by
An independent audit of the safeguarding arrangements for Canterbury Diocese has been published.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has been commissioned to undertake an audit of the safeguarding arrangements of each diocese of the Ch
With no mains water or electricity, Wychling church was the ideal venue to think about the resources we use.
13 June 2017
Meeting God in Nature, as Environment Forum explores ‘outdoor worship’
A wet and windy day in June did not deter th
Two national initiatives aimed at bringing people together in June.
13 June 2017
Church events set to mark The Great Get Together and Refugee Week in June
Great Get Together picnic in Dane John Gardens, Canterbury
Refugee Week film sh
Canterbury hosts meeting of European experts on pilgrimage.Conference highlights positive impact of ‘green’ pilgrimage for Kent
18 May 2017
Canterbury hosts meeting of European experts on pilgrimage
Pilgrimage the fastest growing secto
Sharon from Year R in Frittenden Church of England Primary School, Diocese of Canterbury came runner up in The Real Easter Egg ‘Draw Easter’ competition.
In the competition, children were asked to draw an A4 picture showing how they visualised
May 26th – June 3rd 2017. The Pocket Prayers – small booklets for personal and group use – are now with your churches. Read more »
On 29 May the ChYP's team are inviting the Diocese to come on a walk.
It's a Bank Holiday, the sun is shining (we hope)… so what are you going to do?
On 29 May the ChYP's team are inviting the Diocese to come on a walk - to enjoy good company
With the General Election just around the corner, the situation facing refugees may have slipped off the news agenda, but within the Diocese, much work is still be facilitated through our Refugee Officer Domenica Pecoraro, to ensure that our commitme
Discover the ancient trackways, intimate landscapes, local businesses and small rural churches along the medieval pilgrimage routes between Canterbury and Chilham. Taking place on Friday 19 May, this mini-pilgrimage forms part of the Green Pilgrimage
The Revd Mike Keirle has been appointed as the next Dean of Jersey.
Mike Keirle currently serves as Vice Dean of Guernsey and Rector of St. Martin’s Church on the island, where he has been for the last 14 years.
“I am delighted and honoured
When Jesus’ disciples discovered that their Lord had risen from the dead you could’ve knocked them over with a feather.
13 April 2017
Bishop Trevor Willmott’s Easter message
Astonished by Christ
Shock. Amazement. Disbelief. Fear. Wh
Astonished by Christ
Shock. Amazement. Disbelief. Fear. When Jesus’ disciples discovered that their Lord had risen from the dead you could’ve knocked them over with a feather. They went to Jesus’ grave to observe the rituals of their grief -
St Alphege in Whitstable is being given a helping hand with its Raise the Roof appeal, with local master potter.
5 April 2017
Local ‘Great British Pottery Throw Down’ judge creates cups for Whitstable church appeal
Orders now being tak
People across Kent will be able to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter in our churches and at National Trust properties. We’re delighted that people across Kent will be able to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter in our churches and at National T
Christian Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse, Holy Trinity Church in London, 17 June, at 2.30pm.
A Christian Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse is to be held at Holy Trinity Church in London on Saturday 17th June, at 2.30pm. The service i
Volunteers to provide foot-care, socks and other items for the city’s rough sleepers.
A group of dedicated volunteers are set to head to the streets of Canterbury on Maundy Thursday to provide foot-care, socks and other appropriate items for the
Tessa Ivory was welcomed to the new role of Parish Community Support Worker.
24 March 2017
New community worker sees Age UK Canterbury and local churches working together
Tea and biscuits were in good supply at the Acorn Cafe in St. Stephen�
Mums have come together to link a passion for fashion to a desire to promote positive collaboration and fun.
15 March 2017
#BoldforChange – Mothers’ Union putting Fashion @Heart of the Community in Kent
On 22nd April 2017 between 11.30 a
Barney de Berry and Seth Cooper have become Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral.
The installation took place at Evensong at the Cathedral on 4 March 2017. See pictures.
Up and down the country, people are struggling financially due to low income, zero hour contracts, redundancies, benefits sanctions and ill health. However a Church-led, online charitable giving site is giving people the opportunity to offer financ
Right now it’s Fairtrade Fortnight (27 Feb to 12 March) and this year the focus is on adding at little bit of Fairtrade into your break.
28 February 2017
Right now it’s Fairtrade Fortnight (27 Feb to 12 March) and this year the focus is on
Bishop Trevor has issued the following statement.
09 February 2017
Statement on Home Office Announcement regarding Dubs Amendment
Following the Home Office announcement regarding its policy on the transfer of unaccompanied asylum-seeking
New Archdeacon of Canterbury and Canon Residentiary of Canterbury Cathedral.
23 January 2017
Photo: Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore (Centre)
The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore was installed as the new Archdeacon of Canterbury and Canon Residentiary of
57 ‘Little Bags of Hope’, including clothes and toiletries, have been sent to northern France.
17 January 2017
Little Bags of Hope from Faversham and Villages Refugee Solidarity Group at St Mary of Charity Parish Church
Fifty-seven ‘L
Church community hubs in East Kent received awareness training to help empower them against loan sharks.
27 January 2017
Church community hubs across the Diocese have received awareness training from the England Illegal Money Lending team in Ja
Over £3,000 has been raised do far – thank you! The appeal remains open.
4 January 2017
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Bishop’s Advent Justice Appeal in the lead-up to Christmas. Over £3,000 has been raised do far – thank you!
There is no doubt that 2016 has been a turbulent and unsettling year for many...
23 December 2016
There is no doubt that 2016 has been a turbulent and unsettling year for many, and as it draws to a close I find myself casting about for signs of
Three local debt counselling services warn shoppers against taking out credit to cover the cost of Christmas.
Three local debt counselling services have joined forces to warn shoppers against taking out credit to cover the cost of Christmas.
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