Latest News from our diocese.
Latest News
Archdeacon Jo ‘installed’ at Cathedral
First published on: 24th January 2017
New Archdeacon of Canterbury and Canon Residentiary of Canterbury Cathedral.
23 January 2017
Photo: Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore (Centre)
The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore was installed as the new Archdeacon of Canterbury and Canon Residentiary of
Little Bags of Hope
First published on: 18th January 2017
57 ‘Little Bags of Hope’, including clothes and toiletries, have been sent to northern France.
17 January 2017
Little Bags of Hope from Faversham and Villages Refugee Solidarity Group at St Mary of Charity Parish Church
Fifty-seven ‘L
Join the fight against loan sharks
First published on: 13th January 2017
Church community hubs in East Kent received awareness training to help empower them against loan sharks.
27 January 2017
Church community hubs across the Diocese have received awareness training from the England Illegal Money Lending team in Ja
Advent Justice Appeal update
First published on: 4th January 2017
Over £3,000 has been raised do far – thank you! The appeal remains open.
4 January 2017
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Bishop’s Advent Justice Appeal in the lead-up to Christmas. Over £3,000 has been raised do far – thank you!
Bishop Trevor's Christmas message
First published on: 23rd December 2016
There is no doubt that 2016 has been a turbulent and unsettling year for many...
23 December 2016
There is no doubt that 2016 has been a turbulent and unsettling year for many, and as it draws to a close I find myself casting about for signs of
Charities warn against Christmas loans
First published on: 19th December 2016
Three local debt counselling services warn shoppers against taking out credit to cover the cost of Christmas.
Three local debt counselling services have joined forces to warn shoppers against taking out credit to cover the cost of Christmas.
Th
The Very Revd Robert Key
First published on: 13th December 2016The Very Revd Robert Key will relinquish his appointment as Dean of Jersey in February. The Very Reverend Robert Key, Dean of the Bailiwick of Jersey, has received Her Majesty’s permission allowing him to relinquish his appointment as Dean on 28
Experience the joy of Christmas
First published on: 5th December 2016
Experience #JoyToTheWorld at Christmas services taking place in Church of England churches around the country.
Experience the joy of Christmas with the Church of England
1 December 2016
Today the Church of England launches its #JoyToTheWorl
Opening of St George’s Foundation School
First published on: 28th November 2016
The start of yet another chapter in the school’s history by becoming the first all-through school in Thanet.
25 November 2016
Official opening of St George’s Church of England Foundation School in Broadstairs
25th November 2016 was a dat
A Place to Call Home - Advent Justice Appeal
First published on: 2nd November 2019
This year's appeal is out of this world!
Your chance to walk on the Moon at Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral will play host to a virtual reality installation for the first week of Advent to share the experience of displacement.
In suppo
Advent prayer packs
First published on: 18th November 2016Prayers for families, schools, churches and individuals; interactive prayer ideas themed around the Advent wreath. Read more »
Bishop of Dover speaks of ‘human tragedy’
First published on: 17th October 2016
Bishop Trevor has issued this statement.
17 October 2016
Statement on Calais
Given the imminent dismantling of the Calais ‘jungle’ and the situation of unaccompanied children in the camp, the Right Reverend Trevor Willmott, Bishop of D
Tributes to Rupert Bristow
First published on: 13th October 2016
Rupert Bristow (formerly Diocesan Director of Education from 1995-2008) died on 9 October 2016. Read more »
Environment Forum - October 2016
First published on: 10th October 2016On Tuesday 4 October, St. Martin’s Church in Maidstone offered a warm welcome to all those attending the Environment Forum. These regular forums aim to support individuals and churches as they seek to bring care for the Environment more fully into
‘Ideal Church Show' comes to Kent
First published on: 5th October 2016
One of the most unusual exhibitions comes to Kent for the first time on Oct 12/13 at the Kent Event Centre, Maidstone.
The Christian Resources Exhibition, often dubbed 'the ideal church show', will feature more than 130 organisations offering ever
The King’s Singers sing at Goudhurst
First published on: 22nd September 2016
One of the world’s best known and most loved singing groups gave the opening concert of their new season.
World renowned group, The King’s Singers, sing at Goudhurst Church
On Tuesday 21 September, one of the world’s best known and most
St. Martin’s C of E Primary in Folkestone wins Kent Life Garden Award
First published on: 19th September 2016After much anticipation, the winners of the Kent Life Garden Awards were announced at a special ceremony at Hadlow College last week. As well as the usual highly coveted awards for Best Amateur Garden, Kentish Garden of the Year and Best Primary Scho
Bag a breakfast to boost environment
First published on: 15th September 2016
Bishop of Dover joined Christian conservationists to launch Eco Diocese.
15 September 2016
Bishops bag a breakfast to boost the environment
Launch of new environmental award scheme
Diocese of Canterbury one of the first to sign-up
Thy Kingdom Come 2017
First published on: 14th September 2016
Joining with the family of God the Father to pray 'Come Holy Spirit', that we may be effective witnesses to Jesus Christ.
Archbishop Justin and Archbishop Sentamu invite you to be part of Thy Kingdom Come 2017
Thy Kingdom Come: 25th May - 4th J
New Archdeacon of Canterbury appointed
First published on: 11th September 2016
The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore has been announced as the next Archdeacon of Canterbury.
Jo has been Dean of Auckland, New Zealand since August 2010 during which time she led a $14.9m project to complete and consecrate Holy Trinity Cathedral, as w
Results of Triennial Elections
First published on: 15th December 2015
New Memberships declared for Archbishop’s Council and Vacancy in See Committee effective 1 January 2016.
Following the recent Triennial Elections to the Diocesan Groups we are pleased to announce the new Archbishop’s Council and Vacancy in S
Libby Purves opens crib exhibition
First published on: 1st December 2015
An exhibition of cribs from around the world was opened in St. Paul’s Church, Canterbury by Radio 4 presenter Libby Purves.
The unique collection has been built up over 30 years by the broadcaster and her family, and contains nativity scenes from
The Launch of the New Diocesan Theme
First published on: 30th November 2015On 22 November, Bishop Trevor met with seventy recently confirmed people and their friends and family in the Chapter House at Canterbury Cathedral to explore what makes a conversation ‘more than just small talk’ and to launch the new Diocesan the
#justpray
First published on: 23rd November 2015
Church of England “shocked and bewildered” by cinema ban on Lord’s Prayer.
The Church of England has said it is “dumbfounded and bewildered” by the refusal of the country’s leading cinemas to show a 60 second advert promoting prayer, a
Diocesan priorities
First published on: 23rd October 2015
Bishop Trevor outlined the key strategic Mission and Ministry priorities from 2016 onwards.
In early October, the diocese held a series of Resource Roadshow meetings at which Bishop Trevor outlined the key strategic Mission and Ministry priorities
Diocesan Theme from 2016
First published on: 26th November 2015New theme launches - Conversations on the Journey. Read more »
Bishop of Dover signs ecumenical statement
First published on: 22nd September 2015The Bishop of Dover signs joint ecumenical statement of support for refugees at day of action in Calais.On Saturday 19th September, during a day of action in support of migrants and refugees in the Port of Calais, the Bishop of Dover the Right Revere
“We heard anger at the burdens falling on those least able to help themselves” says Together Canterbury officer on ‘Poverty Pilgrimage’ around East Kent
First published on: 16th June 2015Days ahead of Church Urban Fund’s annual awareness and fundraising event, Poverty Sunday (21st June), a local officer in the Diocese of Canterbury has spoken of the anger he heard from people around the diocese about the impact of austerity on the
Churchwarden makes brave leap of faith
First published on: 16th June 2015
Brave Jan Rainer from Holy Trinity Church Milton Regis faced her fear of heights and jumped out of a plane at 12,000 feet to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The tandem charity skydive took place at Headcorn Aerodrome on Bank Holiday Mo
Foodbank Plus - for people working with food banks
First published on: 12th February 2015
All involved with local food banks, or with an interest in this area, are invited to attend an evening of discussion, support and collaboration on 11 March, 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Charing Barn.
Food bank Snapshot – Canterbury Foodbank (Trussell Tr