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Highest attendance for decade

First published on: 15th November 2018

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


Bishop of Dover calls for urgent action

First published on: 16th October 2018

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 of Dover announces retirement

First published on: 9th October 2018

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


...but what exactly IS Ignite?

First published on: 4th October 2018

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.


Goody Ales to host County Harvest

First published on: 4th October 2018

Service to take place in the grounds and in the &lsquo;Cathedral to Ale.&rsquo;<br /> <br /> After the success of last year&rsquo;s service at Biddenden Vineyard, the Kent County Harvest Thanksgiving service will take place at Goody Ales in Herne Bay. Organised by the Dio


Appointment for Calais

First published on: 17th September 2018

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 &amp; Refugee Projects Officer appointed for Calais<br /> <br /> Click here for photos of Kirrilee<br /> <br /> An Australian priest,


Weald Family Hub Steps Up

First published on: 17th September 2018

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


Adopted definition of antisemitism

First published on: 11th September 2018

<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


Increase in young people training to the priesthood

First published on: 20th August 2018

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&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Growing numbers of young people are seeking ordination to the priesthood, as the Church of England


Faith & the Environment: leading the way

First published on: 9th August 2018

&lsquo;Faith and The Environment&rsquo; 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 &#2013266048;


Police appeal after theft of skulls

First published on: 19th July 2018

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


£887,015 for work in deprived communities

First published on: 11th July 2018

Nine new worshipping communities to be established across Kent and Guernsey.<br /> <br /> &pound;887,015 grant for mission in areas of deprivation.<br /> Click here for photos<br /> Job advert<br /> <br /> In Canterbury Diocese, a pioneering caf&eacute;-style church in Margate is to b


Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary

First published on: 9th July 2018

Pupils from Hoath Primary School were crowned winners of this year&rsquo;s Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition.09/07/2018<br /> <br /> Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary in Kent cookery competition&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Live cooking final took place at the Kent County Show<br />


“Nothing has ever felt more right”

First published on: 2nd July 2018

Eight become &lsquo;Reverend&rsquo; in East Kent.News from the Diocese of Canterbury<br /> <br /> 2 July 2018<br /> <br /> &ldquo;Nothing has ever felt more right&rdquo; &ndash; eight become &lsquo;Reverend&rsquo; in East Kent<br /> <br /> Click here for photos from the day<br /> Meet the #NewRevs<br /> <br /> On Satu


Celebrating ministry - with the Bible and LEGO®

First published on: 23rd June 2018

More than 140 people gathered to celebrate ministry.<br /> <br /> More than 140 people gathered in Ashford to celebrate ministry in all its forms.<br /> <br /> Click here for photos from the day<br /> <br /> Ministry teams from 23 churches across East Kent met for the Celebrati


Canterbury District renews Fairtrade status

First published on: 13th June 2018

Fairtrade supporters celebrating renewal of &lsquo;Fairtrade District&rsquo; status for the Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable district.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Local Fairtrade supporters are celebrating the renewal of &lsquo;Fairtrade District&rsquo; status for the Canterbury, Hern


General Synod By-Election results

First published on: 5th June 2018

We are pleased to announce that Mrs Marian Nicholson was duly elected as General Synod Representative at the by-election in the House of Laity on 10 August 2018.&nbsp; Marian now joins David Kemp and Rosemary Walters for the duration of the current trien


Towards a Safer Church: Resources

First published on: 1st June 2018

Safeguarding resources, including Bible readings, prayers and hymns, chosen in consultation with survivors. Read more &raquo;


Your data

First published on: 21st May 2018

As a Diocese, we handle a lot of data for a variety of different purposes. Find out about your rights.<br /> <br /> If you share your data with us, we will seek to do everything we can to protect your data and respect your rights as a data subject under the 20


A new Diocesan Synod: election update

First published on: 4th May 2018

A list of Candidates Elected <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> DIOCESAN SYNOD ELECTIONS 2018<br /> <br /> Candidates membership list<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> DEANERY<br /> CLERGY<br /> LAITY<br /> <br /> <br /> Ashford<br /> <br /> <br /> Andrew Brown<br /> Sheila Cox<br /> Chris Denyer<br /> John MacKenzie<br /> Dawn Stamper<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Charlotte Coles


Pastoral letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

First published on: 27th March 2018

23 March 2018.&nbsp; Open PDF.


Easter message: The only news that matters

First published on: 27th March 2018

Easter Message from Bishop Trevor.<br /> <br /> Photo of Bishop Trevor<br /> <br /> You don&rsquo;t realise how oppressive winter has been until the sun starts to shine and the weight on your shoulders &ndash; a weight you&rsquo;d forgotten you were carrying &ndash; begins to lift. I


Archbishop to visit Thanet

First published on: 26th March 2018

Archbishop Justin will assist the Deanery in its community engagement, mission &amp; evangelism from 25-31 March.<br /> News from the Diocese of Canterbury<br /> <br /> 21/03/2018<br /> <br /> Archbishop of Canterbury to visit churches, pubs and schools in Thanet week of mis


Bishop Trevor visits Madagascar

First published on: 1st March 2018

Received by The President of the Republic, accompanied by a large delegation of the Anglican Church.The President of the Republic, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, received Bishop Trevor Willmott, Bishop of the Anglican Church of Dover, in the Diocese of Ca


New arts project to bring mums together

First published on: 1st March 2018

Arts project to bring newly arrived Syrian refugee mums together with long-term resident mums.Church delighted as new Arts project to bring refugee and resident mums together in Ashford wins Arts Council funding<br /> <br /> A new Arts project to bring newly a


Cooking competition champions Kent food

First published on: 23rd February 2018

A cookery competition organised by the Church of England to champion&nbsp;Kent produce is now seeking entries.<br /> <br /> Open to all primary-school aged children in Kent, the Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition is easy for any primary or junior school, home-s


Refugee clothing hung in Cathedral

First published on: 22nd February 2018

An evocative artwork highlighting the plight of refugees around the world is to be hung in the Nave of Canterbury Cathedral.<br /> <br /> Suspended by the British artist Arabella Dorman is made up of hundreds of items of refugee clothing, found largely on the


Giving thanks for Billy Graham

First published on: 22nd February 2018

Bishop Trevor offers a brief word of thanks for the life and ministry of Billy Graham.<br /> <br /> Responding to the news that US evangelist Billy Graham has died at the age of 99, the Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, said:<br />


Community Sponsorship Scheme

First published on: 19th February 2018

A free information event about the Government's Community Sponsorship Scheme - 15 March.<br /> <br /> The issue of refugees and asylum has been one of particular concern for us here in the Diocese. Our Refugee Officer, Domenica Pecoraro has organised a free in


Kent is Delicious competition now open

First published on: 19th February 2018

Our Kent is Delicious cooking competition is now open!&nbsp; Enter by Friday 25 May.&nbsp; Read more &raquo;

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