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Archdeacon leads vigil of peace
Last Updated: 5th April 2019 | First published on: 21st March 2019
Archdeacon of Canterbury, The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, led a vigil of peace last night
22/03/19
Yesterday, on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, New Zealanders in London came together with the wider London c
Tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit
Last Updated: 12th April 2019 | First published on: 18th March 2019
Call for communities to come together in conversation and prayer as Brexit discussions reach a pivotal point.
18/03/19
Churches to hold tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit
Churches will be encouraged to host informal café-style meetings over the
Peace Day Celebration – We need YOU!
Last Updated: 5th April 2019 | First published on: 15th March 2019
A day of celebration will be held in Sittingbourne to mark the signing of the peace treaty that formally ended the First World War.
15/03/2019
Parade to honour the 1,150 local men and one woman who died in WWI
A day of celebration will be held i
Thy Kingdom Come
Last Updated: 28th August 2019 | First published on: 14th February 2019Is your church ready for Thy Kingdom Come 2019? Come and be inspired and enabled at our special workshop.
New Bishop of Dover: Statement of Needs
Last Updated: 5th April 2019 | First published on: 11th February 2019We have published our Statement of Needs, which will shape the process of appointing the next Bishop of Dover.The 12-page document outlines the characteristics the committee believes are important in our new bishop, as well as offering an introducti
New Canons for Canterbury Cathedral
Last Updated: 4th March 2019 | First published on: 28th January 2019
The Reverend Peter Ingrams, Neville Emslie and Quentin Roper will be made Canon on 9 February.
24/01/2019
Bishop Trevor announces new Canons
for Canterbury Cathedral
The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover, has announced three new Canons o
Wasteland into Wonderland
Last Updated: 7th February 2019 | First published on: 24th January 2019
The transformation was made possible thanks to parent and fundraiser Chloe Brown who raised more than £21,000
24/01/2019
Wickhambreaux School turns Wasteland into Wonderland
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School's Wasteland to Wonderla
St Michael’s new drop-in centre offers help
Last Updated: 4th March 2019 | First published on: 23rd January 2019
The rise in Sittingbourne’s homeless population has led St Michael’s Church to launch a new Friday drop-in centre.
23/01/2019
St Michael’s new drop-in centre offers help to anyone in need of support
The rise in Sittingbourne’s homeless p
Archbishop concerned over 'no-deal' Brexit
Last Updated: 4th March 2019 | First published on: 9th January 2019
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed concerns for the communities of Kent in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
09/01/19
Archbishop Justin raises concerns over 'no-deal' Brexit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin We
Christmas Message
Last Updated: 28th January 2019 | First published on: 17th December 2018
Bishop Trevor has released his Christmas message.12/12/18
Bishop Trevor's Christmas Message
"You talk a lot about Jesus, but have you ever seen Him?” A seemingly random question asked of me when on a recent, ordinary visit around the Diocese.
Vacancy in the See of Dover
Last Updated: 28th January 2019 | First published on: 12th December 2018Public meeting scheduled for 16 January - have your say.Bishop Trevor will be retiring in May 2019. The consultation process is now under way and as part of this there is a public meeting scheduled for 16 January 2019 at 7pm in the Clagett Auditori
Christingle’s 50th anniversary
Last Updated: 29th December 2018 | First published on: 10th December 2018
All are invited to come together in aid of The Children’s Society.
10/12/18
Christingle’s 50th anniversary in aid of The Children’s Society
Help to make sure vulnerable children are not alone at Christmas
Canterbury Cathedral on
Call to protect rural schools
Last Updated: 28th January 2019 | First published on: 29th November 2018
The Church of England’s lead bishop for Education has called for a cross-Government rural strategy...
The call comes following a summit held at Lambeth Palace to look at ways to safeguard the future of education in rural communities. The event
Bishop Trevor celebrates with winners
Last Updated: 14th January 2019 | First published on: 28th November 2018
Bishop of Dover joined pupils and staff of Hoath Primary School.
Bishop Trevor celebrates with Kent is Delicious winners
Hoath Primary receives £300 competition prize
Bishop Trevor joins the primary school for assembly
The Rt Revd Trevor
Home is where the art is
Last Updated: 12th December 2018 | First published on: 20th November 2018
An art exhibition will go on show this weekend which is the result of an ambitious project in Ashford.
Home has brought people together through a number of workshops focusing on creativity to produce works with a focus on home and what it means.
Highest attendance for decade
Last Updated: 4th March 2019 | First published on: 15th November 2018
Attendance at Christmas services in the Church of England is at its highest level for more than a decade.
Christmas attendance at highest level for more than a decade
14/11/2018
Source.
Attendance at Christmas services in the Ch
Bishop of Dover calls for urgent action
Last Updated: 18th December 2018 | First published on: 16th October 2018
Urgent action needs to be taken to provide support for people applying for Universal Credit
16/10/2018
Bishop of Dover calls for urgent action on Universal Credit
Urgent action needs to be taken to provide more support for people applying
Bishop of Dover announces retirement
Last Updated: 26th March 2019 | First published on: 9th October 2018
Bishop Trevor has announced his intention to retire in May 2019.
The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, has announced his intention to retire in May 2019. He has served in this role since February 2010, taking on ad
...but what exactly IS Ignite?
Last Updated: 28th January 2019 | First published on: 4th October 2018
We need three new Ignite Enablers to complete our team... but what IS Ignite?...and what are we looking for in our Enablers? Rev Patrick Ellisdon explains all...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DVHxNY7hNg
Find out more and apply here.
Goody Ales to host County Harvest
Last Updated: 16th October 2018 | First published on: 4th October 2018
Service to take place in the grounds and in the ‘Cathedral to Ale.’
After the success of last year’s service at Biddenden Vineyard, the Kent County Harvest Thanksgiving service will take place at Goody Ales in Herne Bay. Organised by the Dio
Appointment for Calais
Last Updated: 28th November 2018 | First published on: 17th September 2018
An Australian priest is to be the first joint Chaplain and Refugee Projects Officer in Pas-de-Calais (France).
17/09/18
Chaplain & Refugee Projects Officer appointed for Calais
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An Australian priest,
Weald Family Hub Steps Up
Last Updated: 17th October 2018 | First published on: 17th September 2018
The villages of the Weald have joined forces to address the growing mental health crisis.
Weald Family Hub Steps Up to Address Mental Health Crisis
Following the success of the public meeting in Goudhurst earlier in the summer, the villages of the
Adopted definition of antisemitism
Last Updated: 17th October 2018 | First published on: 11th September 2018
The bishops have formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition.
Bishops adopt international definition of antisemitism
11/09/2018
The bishops of the Church of England have formally adopted the Interna
Increase in young people training to the priesthood
Last Updated: 17th October 2018 | First published on: 20th August 2018
Growing numbers of young people seeking ordination
Number of young people accepted for training to the priesthood rises by a third in two years
Growing numbers of young people are seeking ordination to the priesthood, as the Church of England
Faith & the Environment: leading the way
Last Updated: 9th August 2018 | First published on: 9th August 2018
‘Faith and The Environment’ is an ideal conference for anyone interested in environmental issues and who want to learn more.
The Diocese is holding a one day conference on Saturday 6 October at Holy Trinity Church in Sittingbourne, entitled �
Police appeal after theft of skulls
Last Updated: 11th September 2018 | First published on: 19th July 201821 skulls have been stolen from their resting-place in the ossuary of St Leonard's church in Hythe, Kent. Sometime between 4pm on Sunday 15 July 2018 and 10.40am the following day, a door had its lock damaged and the skulls were stolen from their res
£887,015 for work in deprived communities
Last Updated: 7th February 2019 | First published on: 11th July 2018
Nine new worshipping communities to be established across Kent and Guernsey.
£887,015 grant for mission in areas of deprivation.
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In Canterbury Diocese, a pioneering café-style church in Margate is to b
Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary
Last Updated: 11th September 2018 | First published on: 9th July 2018
Pupils from Hoath Primary School were crowned winners of this year’s Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition.09/07/2018
Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary in Kent cookery competition
Live cooking final took place at the Kent County Show
“Nothing has ever felt more right”
Last Updated: 1st October 2018 | First published on: 2nd July 2018
Eight become ‘Reverend’ in East Kent.News from the Diocese of Canterbury
2 July 2018
“Nothing has ever felt more right” – eight become ‘Reverend’ in East Kent
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Celebrating ministry - with the Bible and LEGO®
Last Updated: 11th September 2018 | First published on: 23rd June 2018
More than 140 people gathered to celebrate ministry.
More than 140 people gathered in Ashford to celebrate ministry in all its forms.
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Ministry teams from 23 churches across East Kent met for the Celebrati