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Bishop Trevor visits Madagascar

First published on: 1st March 2018

Received by The President of the Republic, accompanied by a large delegation of the Anglican Church.The President of the Republic, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, received Bishop Trevor Willmott, Bishop of the Anglican Church of Dover, in the Diocese of Ca


New arts project to bring mums together

First published on: 1st March 2018

Arts project to bring newly arrived Syrian refugee mums together with long-term resident mums.Church delighted as new Arts project to bring refugee and resident mums together in Ashford wins Arts Council funding<br /> <br /> A new Arts project to bring newly a


Cooking competition champions Kent food

First published on: 23rd February 2018

A cookery competition organised by the Church of England to champion&nbsp;Kent produce is now seeking entries.<br /> <br /> Open to all primary-school aged children in Kent, the Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition is easy for any primary or junior school, home-s


Refugee clothing hung in Cathedral

First published on: 22nd February 2018

An evocative artwork highlighting the plight of refugees around the world is to be hung in the Nave of Canterbury Cathedral.<br /> <br /> Suspended by the British artist Arabella Dorman is made up of hundreds of items of refugee clothing, found largely on the


Giving thanks for Billy Graham

First published on: 22nd February 2018

Bishop Trevor offers a brief word of thanks for the life and ministry of Billy Graham.<br /> <br /> Responding to the news that US evangelist Billy Graham has died at the age of 99, the Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, said:<br />


Community Sponsorship Scheme

First published on: 19th February 2018

A free information event about the Government's Community Sponsorship Scheme - 15 March.<br /> <br /> The issue of refugees and asylum has been one of particular concern for us here in the Diocese. Our Refugee Officer, Domenica Pecoraro has organised a free in


Kent is Delicious competition now open

First published on: 19th February 2018

Our Kent is Delicious cooking competition is now open!&nbsp; Enter by Friday 25 May.&nbsp; Read more &raquo;


Community Wardrobe

First published on: 19th February 2018

Are you thinking of opening a Community Wardrobe? If so why not come along on 14 March?Are you thinking of opening a Community Wardrobe? If so why not come along and find out how you can help your local community by collecting and re-distributing fre


Bishop's Day

First published on: 14th February 2018

9 March, 9:30am - 1pm (coffee from 9am) at Canterbury Christ Church University. Find out more and book here &raquo;


Congratulations to St Augustine's students

First published on: 9th February 2018

Congratulations to those students - lay and ordained - who attended the College's recent Celebration of Awards.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Southwark Cathedral provided the backdrop for St Augustine&rsquo;s College of Theology&rsquo;s Celebration of Awards on 13 January. The servi


Madagascar appeal

First published on: 19th January 2018

Following Cyclone Ava, Archbishop James asks for prayers and help.Message from Bishop Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury:<br /> <br /> "It is with grave concern that I write to you with news from our sister Church in Madagascar. In the l


Images of hope from Bolivian rainforest

First published on: 8th January 2018

Vivid colours of the Bolivian rainforest are in Maidstone from 27/01-09/02 with an exhibition at St Martin's church.<br /> Images of hope from Bolivian rainforest to visit St Martin&rsquo;s Church, Maidstone<br /> Christian Aid supports communities to develop disa


Bishop's Christmas & New Year message

First published on: 18th December 2017

In his message, Bishop Trevor speaks of the hope of transformation and the promise of God's presence with us.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Photo of Bishop Trevor<br /> <br /> Christmas is undoubtedly a time of transformation. As I write, across the nation people are rummaging in th


Day of Prayer: what you said

First published on: 18th December 2017

We asked for your feedback on the Diocesan Day of Prayer - and for what you think God might be saying to the Diocese.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Click here&nbsp;for feedback from the Day of Prayer (and here&nbsp;for a printer-friendly version).<br /> <br /> View pictures from the Day of Pr


General Synod By-Election

First published on: 7th December 2017

General Synod By-Election result in the House of Clergy announced. Read more &raquo;


Thanks for Day of Prayer

First published on: 23rd November 2017

Bishop Trevor offers his thanks for everyone&rsquo;s participation in the Day of Prayer. View pictures<br /> <br /> &nbsp;<br /> <br /> Dear colleagues,<br /> <br /> I write simply to thank you for your enthusiastic participation in our Diocesan Day of Prayer. I personally found such


New Archdeacon of Ashford announced

First published on: 14th August 2017

Canon Darren Miller has been announced as the new Archdeacon of Ashford. <br /> <br /> 14 August 2017<br /> <br /> Photo: Revd Darren Miller<br /> <br /> Canon Darren Miller, from Cheam in Surrey, has been announced as the new Archdeacon of Ashford. Darren will succeed The Vene

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