Well known locations across Maidstone’s town centre transformed into scenes from the traditional Christmas story.<br /> <br /> Waypoint Project Live Nativity Saturday 16th December Maidstone Town Centre<br /> <br /> What will the Mayor of Maidstone Say?<br /> <br /> On Saturday
Vegetables crafted into instruments at a unique County Harvest Thanksgiving Service.<br /> <br /> Vegetable orchestra leads Harvest thanksgiving in vineyard<br /> <br /> A carrot, a pumpkin, a courgette and a pepper were just some of the vegetables crafted into instrume
Hundreds celebrated the licensing of new Team Vicar of Sittingbourne with Bobbing, Revd Lesley Jones.<br /> <br /> Cross-channel peal of bells to welcome Sittingbourne’s new Team Vicar <br /> <br /> Hundreds of people celebrated the licensing of new Team Vicar of Sit
Two of our resident coffee experts tried and tested three different Fairtrade coffees available for churches to buy in bulk. <br /> <br /> Two of our resident coffee experts, Nick Morgan and Murray Wilkinson, tried and tested three different Fairtrade coffees
Archbishop Justin is asking churches to help people in financial distress this Autumn. <br /> <br /> More and more people in the UK are struggling with money and debt. 600,000 families are spending more on repaying debts than on food. One in four adults have
Parents are donating unwanted school uniform, making it easier for local families on low incomes to get ready for the new school year. <br /> <br /> Last year the project saw hundreds of items of school uniform donated. Following on from this success, local c
Together we raised over £4,000 for the British Red Cross London Fire Relief.Thank you to everyone who donated money at the ordination services in July to go towards the British Red Cross London Fire Relief. Charles Marshall, Senior Community Fundr
A team of pupils from Teynham Primary School were crowned winners at the Kent County Show on Friday 7 July.<br /> <br /> 11 July 2017 <br /> <br /> Teynham School in Sittingbourne win Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition <br /> <br /> Live cooking final took place at the Ken
On Saturday 1 July, 18 men and women were ordained in Canterbury.to serve in churches and communities across East Kent and the Channel Islands. The Church’s new ministers include a renal nurse, a former police officer, a call centre manager and a v
One of Folkestone's oldest and most colourful traditions took place on 25th June.<br /> <br /> 15 June 2017<br /> <br /> One of Folkestone's oldest and most colourful traditions takes place on Sunday, 25th June, with the procession from St. Peter's Church and the histor
Hoath Primary, St. George’s CEP and Teynham CEP.<br /> <br /> 19 June 2017 <br /> <br /> Three schools named as finalists in ‘Kent is Delicious’ cookery competition <br /> <br /> Three schools will compete in live final at Kent County Show<br /> Competition was open to all
An independent audit of the safeguarding arrangements for Canterbury Diocese has been published.<br /> <br /> The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has been commissioned to undertake an audit of the safeguarding arrangements of each diocese of the Ch
A 14% increase in numbers training for the priesthood has been welcomed by the Church of England.<br /> <br /> An anticipated total of 543 men and women will begin studies this Autumn. An increase of 17% in women coming forward for ordination was welcomed by
With no mains water or electricity, Wychling church was the ideal venue to think about the resources we use.<br /> <br /> 13 June 2017<br /> <br /> Meeting God in Nature, as Environment Forum explores ‘outdoor worship’<br /> <br /> A wet and windy day in June did not deter th
Two national initiatives aimed at bringing people together in June.<br /> <br /> 13 June 2017 <br /> <br /> Church events set to mark The Great Get Together and Refugee Week in June<br /> <br /> Great Get Together picnic in Dane John Gardens, Canterbury<br /> Refugee Week film sh
Canterbury hosts meeting of European experts on pilgrimage.Conference highlights positive impact of ‘green’ pilgrimage for Kent<br /> <br /> 18 May 2017<br /> <br /> Canterbury hosts meeting of European experts on pilgrimage<br /> Pilgrimage the fastest growing secto
May 26th – June 3rd 2017. The Pocket Prayers – small booklets for personal and group use – are now with your churches. Read more »
On 29 May the ChYP's team are inviting the Diocese to come on a walk.<br /> <br /> It's a Bank Holiday, the sun is shining (we hope)… so what are you going to do?<br /> <br /> On 29 May the ChYP's team are inviting the Diocese to come on a walk - to enjoy good company
According to recent figures, the number of people in Kent who have accessed a food bank in the last 11 months has risen to more than 17,000. That’s a rise of 11 per cent since last year. Low incomes, changes to benefits, debt, and homelessness are
With the General Election just around the corner, the situation facing refugees may have slipped off the news agenda, but within the Diocese, much work is still be facilitated through our Refugee Officer Domenica Pecoraro, to ensure that our commitme
Discover the ancient trackways, intimate landscapes, local businesses and small rural churches along the medieval pilgrimage routes between Canterbury and Chilham. Taking place on Friday 19 May, this mini-pilgrimage forms part of the Green Pilgrimage
The Revd Mike Keirle has been appointed as the next Dean of Jersey.<br /> <br /> Mike Keirle currently serves as Vice Dean of Guernsey and Rector of St. Martin’s Church on the island, where he has been for the last 14 years.<br /> <br /> “I am delighted and honoured
When Jesus’ disciples discovered that their Lord had risen from the dead you could’ve knocked them over with a feather.<br /> <br /> 13 April 2017<br /> <br /> Bishop Trevor Willmott’s Easter message<br /> <br /> Astonished by Christ<br /> <br /> Shock. Amazement. Disbelief. Fear. Wh
Astonished by Christ<br /> <br /> Shock. Amazement. Disbelief. Fear. When Jesus’ disciples discovered that their Lord had risen from the dead you could’ve knocked them over with a feather. They went to Jesus’ grave to observe the rituals of their grief -
Sharon from Year R in Frittenden Church of England Primary School, Diocese of Canterbury came runner up in The Real Easter Egg ‘Draw Easter’ competition.<br /> <br /> In the competition, children were asked to draw an A4 picture showing how they visualised
St Alphege in Whitstable is being given a helping hand with its Raise the Roof appeal, with local master potter.<br /> <br /> 5 April 2017<br /> <br /> Local ‘Great British Pottery Throw Down’ judge creates cups for Whitstable church appeal<br /> <br /> Orders now being tak
People across Kent will be able to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter in our churches and at National Trust properties. We’re delighted that people across Kent will be able to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter in our churches and at National T
Christian Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse, Holy Trinity Church in London, 17 June, at 2.30pm. <br /> <br /> A Christian Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse is to be held at Holy Trinity Church in London on Saturday 17th June, at 2.30pm. The service i
Volunteers to provide foot-care, socks and other items for the city’s rough sleepers.<br /> <br /> A group of dedicated volunteers are set to head to the streets of Canterbury on Maundy Thursday to provide foot-care, socks and other appropriate items for the
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�