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Aged 18-30? Where is God sending you?

First published on: 19th June 2024

The Ministry Experience Scheme is a year out to grow in ministry and leadership skills through placements, training and mentoring.

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Could yours be a Future Youth placement church?

First published on: 14th June 2024

Future Youth supports people aged 18-29 to explore ministry with children and youth people. Could yours be a placement church?

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Our Home: Refugee Week 2024

First published on: 10th June 2024

A summary of the theme and events for refugee week

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Celebration of youth ministry

First published on: 28th May 2024

A celebration of the latest cohort of Launchpad, a training course developed by Youthscape as the first step in developing youth ministry, was held earlier this month.

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Churches equipped for contactless giving

First published on: 24th May 2024

Over 50 churches in our diocese are now equipped to take contactless donations following the rollout of devices as part of a national generosity scheme.

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The Everyday God

First published on: 24th May 2024

New book - Compelling stories of loving our neighbour today

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General election 2024: invitation to pray for the nation

First published on: 22nd May 2024

Archbishops call for respect and kindness in heat of debate

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Women priests celebrated in Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 17th May 2024

Bishop Rose presided over a special service held at Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 11 May marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood in our diocese.

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Serving Our Communities - looking out for opportunities

First published on: 3rd May 2024

As part of reaching out to serve our community, St. Francis Church (Ashford Town Parish) worked in partnership with Ashford Borough Council, to host the ‘Eat Well, Spend Less Roadshow’.  

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School children invited to Downing Street for Easter reception

First published on: 3rd May 2024

St John’s CE Primary School Canterbury had a memorable day in London meeting leaders from politics and the church.

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Anniversary service for first women priests

First published on: 26th April 2024

Bishop Rose will be presiding over a special service led by women clergy within our diocese to celebrate and reflect on the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood.

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Young leaders celebrated

First published on: 25th April 2024

Young people aged 14-18 from our diocese led a service of thanksgiving on Saturday 20 April to celebrate their achievements during the Growing Young Leaders programme.

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New pilgrimage route celebrates royal Kentish women

First published on: 18th April 2024

A new pilgrimage route, launching on Saturday 27 April 2024, has been developed linking churches in Canterbury, Lyminge, and Folkestone.

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£3m funding for church growth in Margate and Maidstone

First published on: 16th April 2024

The Church of England has granted £3.2 million for a programme of church planting and revitalisation over five years in Margate and Maidstone

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Archbishop sees growth and revitalisation in Maidstone

First published on: 9th April 2024

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Hon and Rt Revd Justin Welby, spent Holy Week in the Maidstone Deanery, visiting churches, children’s groups, businesses and community outreach projects.

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Easter Songs of Praise from Canterbury

First published on: 25th March 2024

St Martin’s church in Canterbury will be part of Easter Sunday’s Songs of Praise on BBC One with presenter Aled Jones observing the dawn service.

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ITV film at St Martin’s for women’s history month

First published on: 15th March 2024

St Martin’s Church in Canterbury had a visit from ITV Meridian as part of its coverage for women’s history month

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Churches in diocese given access to grants database

First published on: 1st March 2024

The Diocese of Canterbury is pleased to announce that it has secured access to a national grant-finding database for our churches for the next three years.

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Let there be lights: energy help for those in need

First published on: 22nd February 2024

A diocesan initiative has helped over 240 people with their energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis.

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Over £1,000 raised by young people in church charity sleepout

First published on: 9th February 2024

At the end of January, the young people at St Leonard’s Church, Hythe, along with Rev Michael Darkins, took part in a winter sleepout to raise money for the Rainbow Centre.

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New appointment marks fresh start for resourcing church

First published on: 9th February 2024

Margate church welcomes new Priest Reverend Mark Nelson

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Bishop Rose pays tribute to first ordained woman in anniversary service

First published on: 26th January 2024

To mark the 80th anniversary of the first woman to be ordained as priest in the Anglican Communion, Bishop of Dover the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin preached at a special service at St Martin in the Fields, London.

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Chaplain commissioned to provide spiritual care for older people

First published on: 22nd January 2024

Ann Tiplady has been commissioned as an Anna Chaplain to our diocese.

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Thank you to Peter Wyllie as he steps down as Chair

First published on: 18th January 2024

After three years as the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Peter Wyllie has decided to step back.


New Diocesan Secretary appointed

First published on: 5th January 2024

We are delighted to announce that after a competitive and robust process that attracted strong interest, Iain Blythe has been appointed as the next Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Canterbury.

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Church of England releases new Christmas single

First published on: 30th November 2023

News of how our diocese can get involved in the new carol.

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New College of Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral installed

First published on: 24th November 2023

A service was held in Canterbury Cathedral for the installation of Honorary Canons

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Over fifty candidates confirmed in Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 24th November 2023

Bishop Rose led a confirmation service for candidates within our diocese

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Cathedral Schools Days 2023

First published on: 17th November 2023

A summary of the three day schools event in Canterbury Cathedral.

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New Finance Director Appointed

First published on: 15th November 2023

Natalia Olszewska has been appointed as the new Finance Director for the Diocese of Canterbury

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