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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

Bishop of Dover signs ecumenical statement

First published on: 22nd September 2015

The 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 2015

Days 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

What is Canterbury Diocese?

First published on: 18th November 2014

A brief explanation of some of the things we can do for you at Diocesan House.  View video.

Mini-pilgrimages and Archbishop converge on Canterbury to launch Green Pilgrimage Partnership

First published on: 10th October 2014

Pilgrims from across the Diocese converged in Canterbury on Friday 3rd October to celebrate the launch of the Green Pilgrimage Network Canterbury Partnership (GPN Canterbury Partnership); a partnership of some 40 local sacred sites, pilgrim routes,

Annual County Harvest Thanksgiving Service to be held at Canterbury Cathedral October 5th

First published on: 17th September 2014

Everyone is welcome to attend the annual County Harvest Thanksgiving service which will take place in Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 5th October at 6pm. It will be followed by Kentish refreshments in the Chapter House. The writer and broadcaster,

Launch of Canterbury Diocese’s ‘Authorised Listeners’ scheme

First published on: 16th September 2014

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to inform you of the launch of the Diocese of Canterbury’s ‘Authorised Listeners’ scheme, initiated in response to the House of Bishops Safeguarding policy ‘Responding well to those who have been sexually abused