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Bishop Trevor's Easter Message 2017
First published on: 12th April 2017
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 -
Winning design
First published on: 5th April 2017
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
Cup created for church appeal
First published on: 5th April 2017
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
Celebrating Easter
First published on: 4th April 2017People 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
Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse
First published on: 31st March 2017
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
Foot care for the homeless in Holy Week
First published on: 31st March 2017
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
New support for Canterbury’s older people
First published on: 24th March 2017
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�
Putting Fashion @Heart of the Community
First published on: 15th March 2017
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
Two new Honorary Canons
First published on: 8th March 2017
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.
Acts 435 - making online giving easy
First published on: 28th February 2017Up 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
Make a change this Fairtrade Fortnight
First published on: 28th February 2017
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
Statement on Home Office Announcement regarding Dubs Amendment
First published on: 9th February 2017
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
Archdeacon Jo ‘installed’ at Cathedral
First published on: 24th January 2017
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
Little Bags of Hope
First published on: 18th January 2017
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
Join the fight against loan sharks
First published on: 13th January 2017
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
Advent Justice Appeal update
First published on: 4th January 2017
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!
Bishop Trevor's Christmas message
First published on: 23rd December 2016
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
Charities warn against Christmas loans
First published on: 19th December 2016
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.
Th
The Very Revd Robert Key
First published on: 13th December 2016The Very Revd Robert Key will relinquish his appointment as Dean of Jersey in February. The Very Reverend Robert Key, Dean of the Bailiwick of Jersey, has received Her Majesty’s permission allowing him to relinquish his appointment as Dean on 28
Experience the joy of Christmas
First published on: 5th December 2016
Experience #JoyToTheWorld at Christmas services taking place in Church of England churches around the country.
Experience the joy of Christmas with the Church of England
1 December 2016
Today the Church of England launches its #JoyToTheWorl
Opening of St George’s Foundation School
First published on: 28th November 2016
The start of yet another chapter in the school’s history by becoming the first all-through school in Thanet.
25 November 2016
Official opening of St George’s Church of England Foundation School in Broadstairs
25th November 2016 was a dat
Advent prayer packs
First published on: 18th November 2016Prayers for families, schools, churches and individuals; interactive prayer ideas themed around the Advent wreath. Read more »
Bishop of Dover speaks of ‘human tragedy’
First published on: 17th October 2016
Bishop Trevor has issued this statement.
17 October 2016
Statement on Calais
Given the imminent dismantling of the Calais ‘jungle’ and the situation of unaccompanied children in the camp, the Right Reverend Trevor Willmott, Bishop of D
Tributes to Rupert Bristow
First published on: 13th October 2016
Rupert Bristow (formerly Diocesan Director of Education from 1995-2008) died on 9 October 2016. Read more »
Environment Forum - October 2016
First published on: 10th October 2016On Tuesday 4 October, St. Martin’s Church in Maidstone offered a warm welcome to all those attending the Environment Forum. These regular forums aim to support individuals and churches as they seek to bring care for the Environment more fully into
‘Ideal Church Show' comes to Kent
First published on: 5th October 2016
One of the most unusual exhibitions comes to Kent for the first time on Oct 12/13 at the Kent Event Centre, Maidstone.
The Christian Resources Exhibition, often dubbed 'the ideal church show', will feature more than 130 organisations offering ever
The King’s Singers sing at Goudhurst
First published on: 22nd September 2016
One of the world’s best known and most loved singing groups gave the opening concert of their new season.
World renowned group, The King’s Singers, sing at Goudhurst Church
On Tuesday 21 September, one of the world’s best known and most
St. Martin’s C of E Primary in Folkestone wins Kent Life Garden Award
First published on: 19th September 2016After much anticipation, the winners of the Kent Life Garden Awards were announced at a special ceremony at Hadlow College last week. As well as the usual highly coveted awards for Best Amateur Garden, Kentish Garden of the Year and Best Primary Scho
Bag a breakfast to boost environment
First published on: 15th September 2016
Bishop of Dover joined Christian conservationists to launch Eco Diocese.
15 September 2016
Bishops bag a breakfast to boost the environment
Launch of new environmental award scheme
Diocese of Canterbury one of the first to sign-up
Thy Kingdom Come 2017
First published on: 14th September 2016
Joining with the family of God the Father to pray 'Come Holy Spirit', that we may be effective witnesses to Jesus Christ.
Archbishop Justin and Archbishop Sentamu invite you to be part of Thy Kingdom Come 2017
Thy Kingdom Come: 25th May - 4th J