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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.
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The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover |
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The Archbishop of Canterbury
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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.
Clergy: Barry Knott
Assistant Curate: Tricia Hill
Reader: Bob White
Schools: Lympne CE Primary School, Saltwood CE Primary School
Gracious God, We gather in Your presence, seeking Your guidance for the Benefice of Lympne & Saltwood. Open our hearts and minds as we listen for Your direction through prayer. Help us to discern clearly who You are calling us to serve within our communities, that we may be vessels of Your love and grace.
Lord, empower our churches to boldly share the good news of the Gospel. May our words inspire hope, and our actions reflect Your compassion, drawing others to You. Let our ministries be a beacon of light, illuminating the path for those in darkness.
We acknowledge the joys that come from serving together—moments of connection, love, and community. Yet, we also recognise the challenges we face. Grant us strength and perseverance as we navigate these obstacles, reminding us that with You, all things are possible.
May our Benefice flourish in faith, and be united in purpose as we seek to fulfil Your calling. In all that we do, may we bring glory to Your name.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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