Tessa Ivory was welcomed to the new role of Parish Community Support Worker.<br /> <br /> 24 March 2017<br /> <br /> New community worker sees Age UK Canterbury and local churches working together<br /> <br /> Tea and biscuits were in good supply at the Acorn Cafe in St. Stephen�
Mums have come together to link a passion for fashion to a desire to promote positive collaboration and fun.<br /> <br /> 15 March 2017<br /> <br /> #BoldforChange – Mothers’ Union putting Fashion @Heart of the Community in Kent<br /> <br /> On 22nd April 2017 between 11.30 a
Barney de Berry and Seth Cooper have become Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral.<br /> <br /> The installation took place at Evensong at the Cathedral on 4 March 2017. See pictures.
Up and down the country, people are struggling financially due to low income, zero hour contracts, redundancies, benefits sanctions and ill health. However a Church-led, online charitable giving site is giving people the opportunity to offer financ
Right now it’s Fairtrade Fortnight (27 Feb to 12 March) and this year the focus is on adding at little bit of Fairtrade into your break.<br /> <br /> 28 February 2017<br /> <br /> Right now it’s Fairtrade Fortnight (27 Feb to 12 March) and this year the focus is on
Bishop Trevor has issued the following statement.<br /> <br /> 09 February 2017<br /> <br /> <br /> Statement on Home Office Announcement regarding Dubs Amendment<br /> <br /> <br /> Following the Home Office announcement regarding its policy on the transfer of unaccompanied asylum-seeking
New Archdeacon of Canterbury and Canon Residentiary of Canterbury Cathedral.<br /> <br /> 23 January 2017<br /> <br /> <br /> Photo: Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore (Centre)<br /> <br /> The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore was installed as the new Archdeacon of Canterbury and Canon Residentiary of
57 ‘Little Bags of Hope’, including clothes and toiletries, have been sent to northern France.<br /> <br /> 17 January 2017<br /> <br /> Little Bags of Hope from Faversham and Villages Refugee Solidarity Group at St Mary of Charity Parish Church<br /> <br /> Fifty-seven ‘L
Church community hubs in East Kent received awareness training to help empower them against loan sharks.<br /> <br /> 27 January 2017<br /> <br /> Church community hubs across the Diocese have received awareness training from the England Illegal Money Lending team in Ja
Over £3,000 has been raised do far – thank you! The appeal remains open.<br /> <br /> 4 January 2017<br /> <br /> 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!
There is no doubt that 2016 has been a turbulent and unsettling year for many...<br /> <br /> 23 December 2016<br /> <br /> 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
Three local debt counselling services warn shoppers against taking out credit to cover the cost of Christmas.<br /> <br /> Three local debt counselling services have joined forces to warn shoppers against taking out credit to cover the cost of Christmas.<br /> <br /> Th
The 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 #JoyToTheWorld at Christmas services taking place in Church of England churches around the country. <br /> <br /> Experience the joy of Christmas with the Church of England<br /> <br /> 1 December 2016<br /> <br /> Today the Church of England launches its #JoyToTheWorl
The start of yet another chapter in the school’s history by becoming the first all-through school in Thanet.<br /> <br /> 25 November 2016<br /> <br /> Official opening of St George’s Church of England Foundation School in Broadstairs<br /> <br /> 25th November 2016 was a dat
Prayers for families, schools, churches and individuals; interactive prayer ideas themed around the Advent wreath. Read more »
Bishop Trevor has issued this statement.<br /> <br /> 17 October 2016<br /> <br /> <br /> Statement on Calais<br /> <br /> 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
Rupert Bristow (formerly Diocesan Director of Education from 1995-2008) died on 9 October 2016. Read more »<br />
On 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
One of the most unusual exhibitions comes to Kent for the first time on Oct 12/13 at the Kent Event Centre, Maidstone.<br /> <br /> The Christian Resources Exhibition, often dubbed 'the ideal church show', will feature more than 130 organisations offering ever
One of the world’s best known and most loved singing groups gave the opening concert of their new season. <br /> <br /> World renowned group, The King’s Singers, sing at Goudhurst Church<br /> <br /> On Tuesday 21 September, one of the world’s best known and most
After 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
Bishop of Dover joined Christian conservationists to launch Eco Diocese.<br /> <br /> 15 September 2016<br /> <br /> <br /> Bishops bag a breakfast to boost the environment<br /> <br /> <br /> Launch of new environmental award scheme <br /> Diocese of Canterbury one of the first to sign-up<br /> <br />
Joining with the family of God the Father to pray 'Come Holy Spirit', that we may be effective witnesses to Jesus Christ.<br /> <br /> Archbishop Justin and Archbishop Sentamu invite you to be part of Thy Kingdom Come 2017<br /> <br /> Thy Kingdom Come: 25th May - 4th J
The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore has been announced as the next Archdeacon of Canterbury.<br /> <br /> 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
New Memberships declared for Archbishop’s Council and Vacancy in See Committee effective 1 January 2016.<br /> <br /> Following the recent Triennial Elections to the Diocesan Groups we are pleased to announce the new Archbishop’s Council and Vacancy in S
An exhibition of cribs from around the world was opened in St. Paul’s Church, Canterbury by Radio 4 presenter Libby Purves.<br /> The unique collection has been built up over 30 years by the broadcaster and her family, and contains nativity scenes from
On 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
New theme launches - Conversations on the Journey. Read more »
Church of England “shocked and bewildered” by cinema ban on Lord’s Prayer.<br /> <br /> 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