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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. 

Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Bishop of Dover

The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally
The Archbishop of Canterbury

News

Church of England online service to be hosted by St Alphege Seasalter

The service will reflect the church’s commitment to be alongside people in its community, and to support faith across generations, following the example of Jesus.

Surprise celebration marks 40 years of ministry in diocese

From Smallhythe to Scotland, faces from Lindsay Hammond's 40 years of ministry came together to celebrate the occasion.

New heating system helps St Luke’s cut carbon emissions

After securing more than £80,000 in grant funding, St Luke’s, Maidstone, has installed a new heating system that has helped the church move away from fossil fuels and take another step towards a net zero future.

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.

Join us in prayer for Folkestone: St John the Baptist
Clergy: Adam Denley
Assistant Curate: Tim Gosden
Readers: Robert Grieve, Alex Finlow, Joan Herbert, Ruth Jones

As a new season begins, we have so much to thank God for—including the arrival of our new Children, Youth, and Families Minister, an incredible blessing to our community. Please join us in prayer for: Discipleship Explored: which started on the 15th September for eight weeks. Pray for those attending as we study Paul’s letter to the Philippians together. New Members: Pray that the new individuals and families joining our church family are continually nourished by God’s Word and Spirit. Our Building: Pray for favorable insurance outcomes and swift repairs following the damage our west wall sustained during Storm Goretti.

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