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Adopted definition of antisemitism

First published on: 11th September 2018

<br /> <br /> <br /> The bishops have formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition.<br /> Bishops adopt international definition of antisemitism<br /> <br /> 11/09/2018<br /> The bishops of the Church of England have formally adopted the Interna


Increase in young people training to the priesthood

First published on: 20th August 2018

Growing numbers of young people seeking ordination<br /> <br /> Number of young people accepted for training to the priesthood rises by a third in two years&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Growing numbers of young people are seeking ordination to the priesthood, as the Church of England


Faith & the Environment: leading the way

First published on: 9th August 2018

&lsquo;Faith and The Environment&rsquo; is an ideal conference for anyone interested in environmental issues and who want to learn more.<br /> <br /> The Diocese is holding a one day conference on Saturday 6 October at Holy Trinity Church in Sittingbourne, entitled &#2013266048;


Police appeal after theft of skulls

First published on: 19th July 2018

21 skulls have been stolen from their resting-place in the ossuary of St Leonard's church in Hythe, Kent. Sometime between 4pm on Sunday 15 July 2018 and 10.40am the following day, a door had its lock damaged and the skulls were stolen from their res


£887,015 for work in deprived communities

First published on: 11th July 2018

Nine new worshipping communities to be established across Kent and Guernsey.<br /> <br /> &pound;887,015 grant for mission in areas of deprivation.<br /> Click here for photos<br /> Job advert<br /> <br /> In Canterbury Diocese, a pioneering caf&eacute;-style church in Margate is to b


Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary

First published on: 9th July 2018

Pupils from Hoath Primary School were crowned winners of this year&rsquo;s Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition.09/07/2018<br /> <br /> Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary in Kent cookery competition&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Live cooking final took place at the Kent County Show<br />


“Nothing has ever felt more right”

First published on: 2nd July 2018

Eight become &lsquo;Reverend&rsquo; in East Kent.News from the Diocese of Canterbury<br /> <br /> 2 July 2018<br /> <br /> &ldquo;Nothing has ever felt more right&rdquo; &ndash; eight become &lsquo;Reverend&rsquo; in East Kent<br /> <br /> Click here for photos from the day<br /> Meet the #NewRevs<br /> <br /> On Satu


Celebrating ministry - with the Bible and LEGO®

First published on: 23rd June 2018

More than 140 people gathered to celebrate ministry.<br /> <br /> More than 140 people gathered in Ashford to celebrate ministry in all its forms.<br /> <br /> Click here for photos from the day<br /> <br /> Ministry teams from 23 churches across East Kent met for the Celebrati


Canterbury District renews Fairtrade status

First published on: 13th June 2018

Fairtrade supporters celebrating renewal of &lsquo;Fairtrade District&rsquo; status for the Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable district.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Local Fairtrade supporters are celebrating the renewal of &lsquo;Fairtrade District&rsquo; status for the Canterbury, Hern


General Synod By-Election results

First published on: 5th June 2018

We are pleased to announce that Mrs Marian Nicholson was duly elected as General Synod Representative at the by-election in the House of Laity on 10 August 2018.&nbsp; Marian now joins David Kemp and Rosemary Walters for the duration of the current trien

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