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How to share faith, build community and do church differently

Last Updated: 15th August 2025  |  First published on: 20th March 2025

Patrick and Debbie Ellisdon's new book sets out how to plan and run Ignite in your context

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New Net Zero Carbon officers to boost eco-support for parishes

Last Updated: 15th August 2025  |  First published on: 14th March 2025

The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who will support parishes to reduce their carbon emissions

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Confirmation stats recorded nationally thanks to Canterbury Diocese

Last Updated: 15th August 2025  |  First published on: 6th March 2025

General Synod has agreed to record confirmations in statistics for mission thanks to motion from Canterbury

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Doors open on 'Inviting Visitors' campaign

Last Updated: 15th August 2025  |  First published on: 28th February 2025

The Diocese of Canterbury is opening the doors on a pilot campaign to encourage visitors into church buildings.

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£1.8 million raised through Parish Giving Scheme

Last Updated: 15th August 2025  |  First published on: 13th February 2025

Last year, churches in our diocese raised £1.8m through PGS

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LGBTQIA+ chaplains commissioned

Last Updated: 15th August 2025  |  First published on: 10th February 2025

Our LGBTQIA+ chaplains were commissioned in Canterbury Cathedral

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