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Three days of discovery at Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 2nd November 2019
Worship created and led by pupils
More than a thousand pupils, staff and volunteers from primary schools across Canterbury Diocese took part in Cathedral Schools Day.
Over the three days there were workshops, prayer stations and activities to e
Rose Hudson-Wilkin consecrated as Bishop of Dover
First published on: 19th November 2019
Rose will be installed in Canterbury on 30 November
• Images from the Consecration
• Video: Meet Bishop Rose
The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been consecrated as the Bishop of Dover at a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral in Lond
Advent Justice Appeal 2019
First published on: 11th November 2019Your support allows us to continue our vital work with refugees across the diocese - sharing love and hope with those in need of a place to call home. Click here to donate and find out more
Celebrate with us in welcoming our new Bishop
First published on: 4th November 2019
Tickets now available for the installation of the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin at Canterbury Cathedral
Join us to celebrate the installation of the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin as Bishop of Dover at Canterbury Cathedral. It’s set to be a very spec
Sittingbourne Deanery: Clergy with Permission to Officiate
First published on: 11th October 2019
Sittingbourne Deanery: Clergy with Permission to Officiate
Please pray with us for those with Permission to Officiate within our Deanery. We thank God for their willingness to continue serving the Church with generosity and joy. May they be upheld a
Kent Climate Emergency Forum
First published on: 11th October 2019
Conference video now available
Canterbury Diocese hosted the Kent Emergency Climate Forum at Wye Church to discuss how we do things and how we can be the very best caretakers of God’s creation.
Canterbury Diocese Environment Officer Teresa
Recommendations of the Channel Islands Commission
First published on: 9th October 2019
Archbishop Justin Welby
You may recall that in March 2014 I, alongside the Bishop of Winchester, the Bishop of Dover and the then Deans of Jersey and Guernsey agreed arrangements for the Bishop of Dover to assume interim oversight of the Island
Volunteer for the Lambeth 2020
First published on: 8th October 2019
Conference volunteer dates from Monday 20 July to Monday 3 August
The Lambeth Conference is a once-a-decade event, held in Canterbury.
Convened by Archbishop Justin, this international conference is a significant and historic event in the life
Book launch of William and Lucy lead Collective Worship
First published on: 20th September 2019
Story book shows the different elements within an act of collective worship
Year six pupils at Deal Parochial School helped celebrate the launch of a new book with an act of collective worship they had created themselves.
Staff, students and
Celebration of Reader Ministry Service
First published on: 19th September 2019
Canterbury Cathedral - Sunday 22 September from 6.30pm
A service celebrating our Readers will be held this weekend at Canterbury Cathedral.
There will be admission, welcoming, licensing and the relicensing of people from across the diocese as
Our County Harvest Thanksgiving
First published on: 15th September 2019
Ashford Cattle Market on Sunday 6 October at 5.30pm
This year’s County Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held in the main ring at Ashford Cattle Market.
The annual event moves to different venues across the diocese to celebrate the work
Could you be a flood warden?
First published on: 27th June 2019
Helping the community before, during and after a flood
There is a shortage of flood wardens across the county so the Kent Resilience Forum is asking churches to encourage people within their communities to volunteer for the role.
Churches can
Canterbury ordinations
First published on: 27th June 2019
On Saturday, 15 men and women were ordained at Canterbury Cathedral.
01/07/19
Teachers, a nurse, farm manager and songwriter joined football and Dungeons and Dragons fans as those being ordained at the service that was led by the Archbishop o
Rose Hudson-Wilkin named Bishop of Dover
First published on: 28th June 2019
The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, as the next Bishop of Dover.
Jamaican-born Speaker’s Chaplain will take up the role in November
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People Not Walls – A declaration for change
First published on: 17th June 2019
A declaration calling for better treatment of those seeking asylum
17/06/19
A declaration calling for better treatment of those seeking asylum will be signed in Dover to mark international Refugee Week.
People Not Walls: The Cross-Channel Hu
Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage 2019
First published on: 17th June 2019
A round up of the 24-hour period of intentional prayer
17/06/19
Pupils, parishes and pilgrims from across the world came together for this year’s Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage.
The 24-hour period of intentional prayer included a
Pupils' pilgrimage
First published on: 7th June 2019
And, so it has begun, our journeys of renewal, discovery and of praise with the 24 hour Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage.
07/06/19
Pupils from Goodnestone and Nonington Church of England Primaries are taking part in activities all around
Bishop of Dover retires
First published on: 13th May 2019
The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott has retired as the Bishop of Dover.
13/05/19
He served in this role for nearly ten years, taking on additional responsibilities for the Channel Islands in 2014. Bishop Trevor concluded his public ministry by preach
The Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage 2019
First published on: 7th May 2019
Book your Cathedral pass for Saturday 8 June
The Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage is fast approaching!
It's on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 June and it's 24 hours of intentional prayer for renewal and mission and there's loads more information
Jean Vanier tribute
First published on: 7th May 2019
The Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Jean Vanier
08/05/19
Jean Vanier lived the Gospel in such a beautiful way that few who met him could fail to be caught up in it. I join countless people around the world in deep sorrow at his death,
Vocations Sunday – your toolkit!
First published on: 1st May 2019
The perfect opportunity to talk about lay and ordained vocations.
01/05/19
Vocations Sunday is on 12 May 2019 to encourage people to explore their calling, to share stories, ask questions and discover.
There is a worship resource available
Cathedral visit of solidarity
First published on: 1st May 2019
The Imam and members of the Islamic community's visit of solidarity to the Cathedral.
01/05/2019
The Imam of Canterbury Mosque and members of the city’s Islamic community made an impromptu visit of solidarity to the Cathedral during the Eucha
Why me? Why now? Why not?
First published on: 18th April 2019
Women in Ministry - June event exploring the barriers and how to overcome them
18/04/19
Celebrations marking 25 years of female priests were held this year yet the number of young women joining the clergy is low.
The Dioceses of Canterbury,
Easter message from the Bishop of Dover
First published on: 21st April 2019
"Vain optimism will not solve the divisions of our age."
21/04/2019
In his final Easter Message as the Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Trevor Willmott has spoken of the Church's call to be a 'beacon of hope' in the parishes and communities of Cant
Church bells to toll for Notre Dame
First published on: 16th April 2019
Following the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are asking churches across England to toll their bells on Thursday.
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are today encouraging, where possible, all ca
Women’s Ministry update
First published on: 15th April 2019
The Revd Estella Last will be the next Bishop’s Advisor for Women’s Ministry.
15/04/19
Revd Estella Last succeeds Shelia Cox who is stepping down soon and was thanked by Bishop Trevor for her dedication in the role she ‘fulfilled with dis
Pensions Chair receives Canterbury Cross
First published on: 5th April 2019
Archbishop awards Chair of the Pensions Board for a decade’s hard work
05/04/19
The Canterbury Cross for Services to the Church of England has been awarded to Jonathan Spencer for his work on the Church of England Pensions Board. Archbishop
We can bring hope, says Bishop of Dover
First published on: 1st April 2019
The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott has spoken of the Church's determination to be a force for reconciliation in a divided Britain.
In his final presidential address to Diocesan Synod as Bishop of Dover, Bishop Trevor pledged that despite the challenges
St Martin’s Church cleans up!
First published on: 29th March 2019
More than 70 volunteers joined the Ignite team from St Martin’s Church to spring clean their estate.
29/03/19
A band of more than 70 volunteers from around Shepway joined the Ignite team from St Martin’s Church to spring clean the estate.
540 mile Lent challenge nears completion
First published on: 28th March 2019
The Stour Downs Lent challenge is underway to walk from Durham Cathedral back to Ashford via 15 other cathedrals
28/03/19
The Stour Downs Lent challenge is underway to walk - on a treadmill – the equivalent distance from Durham Cathedral back