Parish Safeguarding Officers recognised at special service
First published on: 16th October 2026Seven Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs) representing the Diocese of Canterbury were recognised at a special Church of England service last month.
Good news stories
Surprise celebration marks 40 years of ministry in diocese
First published on: 1st October 2026From Smallhythe to Scotland, faces from Lindsay Hammond's 40 years of ministry came together to celebrate the occasion.
Church of England online service to be hosted by St Alphege Seasalter
First published on: 1st October 2026The service will reflect the church’s commitment to be alongside people in its community, and to support faith across generations, following the example of Jesus.
“Gobsmacked” congregation celebrates emotional church reopening
First published on: 20th August 2025St Mildred’s Church in Tenterden reopened its doors on Sunday after months of being closed, with worshippers left “gobsmacked” by the transformation.
How to share faith, build community and do church differently
First published on: 20th March 2025Patrick and Debbie Ellisdon's new book sets out how to plan and run Ignite in your context
New Net Zero Carbon officers to boost eco-support for parishes
First published on: 14th March 2025The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who will support parishes to reduce their carbon emissions
Confirmation stats recorded nationally thanks to Vlog
First published on: 6th March 2025General Synod has agreed to record confirmations in statistics for mission thanks to motion from Canterbury
Doors open on 'Inviting Visitors' campaign
First published on: 28th February 2025The Diocese of Canterbury is opening the doors on a pilot campaign to encourage visitors into church buildings.
£1.8 million raised through Parish Giving Scheme
First published on: 13th February 2025Last year, churches in our diocese raised £1.8m through PGS
LGBTQIA+ chaplains commissioned
First published on: 10th February 2025Our LGBTQIA+ chaplains were commissioned in Canterbury Cathedral
