The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott has spoken of the Church's determination to be a force for reconciliation in a divided Britain. <br /> <br /> In his final presidential address to Diocesan Synod as Bishop of Dover, Bishop Trevor pledged that despite the challenges
More than 70 volunteers joined the Ignite team from St Martin’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’s Church to spring clean the estate.
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 – the equivalent distance from Durham Cathedral back
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
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 café-style meetings over the
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
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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 well as offering an introducti
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
The transformation was made possible thanks to parent and fundraiser Chloe Brown who raised more than £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
The rise in Sittingbourne’s homeless population has led St Michael’s Church to launch a new Friday drop-in centre.<br /> <br /> 23/01/2019<br /> St Michael’s new drop-in centre offers help to anyone in need of support<br /> The rise in Sittingbourne’s homeless p
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
Bishop Trevor has released his Christmas message.12/12/18<br /> <br /> Bishop Trevor's Christmas Message<br /> <br /> "You talk a lot about Jesus, but have you ever seen Him?” A seemingly random question asked of me when on a recent, ordinary visit around the Diocese.
Public meeting scheduled for 16 January - have your say.Bishop Trevor will be retiring in May 2019. The consultation process is now under way and as part of this there is a public meeting scheduled for 16 January 2019 at 7pm in the Clagett Auditori
All are invited to come together in aid of The Children’s Society.<br /> <br /> 10/12/18<br /> <br /> Christingle’s 50th anniversary in aid of The Children’s Society<br /> <br /> Help to make sure vulnerable children are not alone at Christmas <br /> Canterbury Cathedral on
The Church of England’s lead bishop for Education has called for a cross-Government rural strategy...<br /> <br /> The call comes following a summit held at Lambeth Palace to look at ways to safeguard the future of education in rural communities. The event
Bishop of Dover joined pupils and staff of Hoath Primary School.<br /> Bishop Trevor celebrates with Kent is Delicious winners<br /> <br /> Hoath Primary receives £300 competition prize<br /> Bishop Trevor joins the primary school for assembly<br /> <br /> The Rt Revd Trevor
An art exhibition will go on show this weekend which is the result of an ambitious project in Ashford.<br /> <br /> Home has brought people together through a number of workshops focusing on creativity to produce works with a focus on home and what it means.<br />
Attendance at Christmas services in the Church of England is at its highest level for more than a decade.<br /> Christmas attendance at highest level for more than a decade<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 14/11/2018<br /> <br /> Source.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Attendance at Christmas services in the Ch
Urgent action needs to be taken to provide support for people applying for Universal Credit<br /> <br /> 16/10/2018<br /> <br /> Bishop of Dover calls for urgent action on Universal Credit <br /> <br /> <br /> Urgent action needs to be taken to provide more support for people applying
Bishop Trevor has announced his intention to retire in May 2019.<br /> <br /> The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, has announced his intention to retire in May 2019. He has served in this role since February 2010, taking on ad
We need three new Ignite Enablers to complete our team... but what IS Ignite?...and what are we looking for in our Enablers? Rev Patrick Ellisdon explains all...<br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DVHxNY7hNg<br /> <br /> Find out more and apply here.
Service to take place in the grounds and in the ‘Cathedral to Ale.’<br /> <br /> After the success of last year’s service at Biddenden Vineyard, the Kent County Harvest Thanksgiving service will take place at Goody Ales in Herne Bay. Organised by the Dio
An Australian priest is to be the first joint Chaplain and Refugee Projects Officer in Pas-de-Calais (France).<br /> <br /> 17/09/18<br /> <br /> Chaplain & Refugee Projects Officer appointed for Calais<br /> <br /> Click here for photos of Kirrilee<br /> <br /> An Australian priest,
The villages of the Weald have joined forces to address the growing mental health crisis.<br /> Weald Family Hub Steps Up to Address Mental Health Crisis<br /> Following the success of the public meeting in Goudhurst earlier in the summer, the villages of the
<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
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 <br /> <br /> Growing numbers of young people are seeking ordination to the priesthood, as the Church of England
‘Faith and The Environment’ 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 �
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
Nine new worshipping communities to be established across Kent and Guernsey.<br /> <br /> £887,015 grant for mission in areas of deprivation.<br /> Click here for photos<br /> Job advert<br /> <br /> In Canterbury Diocese, a pioneering café-style church in Margate is to b