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Pensions Chair receives Canterbury Cross

First published on: 5th April 2019

Archbishop awards Chair of the Pensions Board for a decade&rsquo;s hard work <br /> <br /> 05/04/19<br /> <br /> 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.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> 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&rsquo;s Church to spring clean their estate.<br /> <br /> 29/03/19<br /> <br /> <br /> A band of more than 70 volunteers from around Shepway joined the Ignite team from St Martin&rsquo;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<br /> <br /> 28/03/19<br /> <br /> The Stour Downs Lent challenge is underway to walk - on a treadmill &ndash; the equivalent distance from Durham Cathedral back


Archdeacon leads vigil of peace

First published on: 21st March 2019

Archdeacon of Canterbury, The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, led a vigil of peace last night<br /> <br /> 22/03/19<br /> <br /> Yesterday, on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, New Zealanders in London came together with the wider London c


Tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit

First published on: 18th March 2019

Call for communities to come together in conversation and prayer as Brexit discussions reach a pivotal point.<br /> <br /> 18/03/19<br /> Churches to hold tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit<br /> Churches will be encouraged to host informal caf&eacute;-style meetings over the


Peace Day Celebration – We need YOU!

First published on: 15th March 2019

A day of celebration will be held in Sittingbourne to mark the signing of the peace treaty that formally ended the First World War.<br /> <br /> 15/03/2019<br /> Parade to honour the 1,150 local men and one woman who died in WWI<br /> A day of celebration will be held i


Thy Kingdom Come

First published on: 14th February 2019

Is your church ready for Thy Kingdom Come 2019? Come and be inspired and enabled at our special workshop.


New Bishop of Dover: Statement of Needs

First published on: 11th February 2019

We have published our Statement of Needs, which will shape the process of appointing the next Bishop of Dover.The 12-page document outlines the characteristics the committee believes are important in our new bishop, as&nbsp;well as offering an introducti


New Canons for Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 28th January 2019

The Reverend Peter Ingrams, Neville Emslie and Quentin Roper will be made Canon on 9 February.<br /> <br /> 24/01/2019<br /> Bishop Trevor announces new Canons<br /> for Canterbury Cathedral<br /> The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover, has announced three new Canons o


Wasteland into Wonderland

First published on: 24th January 2019

The transformation was made possible thanks to parent and fundraiser Chloe Brown who raised more than &pound;21,000<br /> <br /> 24/01/2019<br /> Wickhambreaux School turns Wasteland into Wonderland<br /> Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School's Wasteland to Wonderla


St Michael’s new drop-in centre offers help

First published on: 23rd January 2019

The rise in Sittingbourne&rsquo;s homeless population has led St Michael&rsquo;s Church to launch a new Friday drop-in centre.<br /> <br /> 23/01/2019<br /> St Michael&rsquo;s new drop-in centre offers help to anyone in need of support<br /> The rise in Sittingbourne&rsquo;s homeless p


Archbishop concerned over 'no-deal' Brexit

First published on: 9th January 2019

The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed concerns for the communities of Kent in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit.<br /> <br /> 09/01/19<br /> Archbishop Justin raises concerns over 'no-deal' Brexit<br /> The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin We

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