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Recycle unwanted school uniform
First published on: 2nd August 2017
Parents are donating unwanted school uniform, making it easier for local families on low incomes to get ready for the new school year.
Last year the project saw hundreds of items of school uniform donated. Following on from this success, local c
Thank you for donating
First published on: 24th July 2017Together we raised over £4,000 for the British Red Cross London Fire Relief.Thank you to everyone who donated money at the ordination services in July to go towards the British Red Cross London Fire Relief. Charles Marshall, Senior Community Fundr
Teynham School win Kent is Delicious
First published on: 11th July 2017
A team of pupils from Teynham Primary School were crowned winners at the Kent County Show on Friday 7 July.
11 July 2017
Teynham School in Sittingbourne win Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition
Live cooking final took place at the Ken
Meet East Kent and Jersey’s #NewRevs
First published on: 30th June 2017On Saturday 1 July, 18 men and women were ordained in Canterbury.to serve in churches and communities across East Kent and the Channel Islands. The Church’s new ministers include a renal nurse, a former police officer, a call centre manager and a v
Blessing of the Fisheries
First published on: 19th June 2017
One of Folkestone's oldest and most colourful traditions took place on 25th June.
15 June 2017
One of Folkestone's oldest and most colourful traditions takes place on Sunday, 25th June, with the procession from St. Peter's Church and the histor
‘Kent is Delicious’ finalists
First published on: 19th June 2017
Hoath Primary, St. George’s CEP and Teynham CEP.
19 June 2017
Three schools named as finalists in ‘Kent is Delicious’ cookery competition
Three schools will compete in live final at Kent County Show
Competition was open to all
Sharp increase in trainee priests
First published on: 16th June 2017
A 14% increase in numbers training for the priesthood has been welcomed by the Church of England.
An anticipated total of 543 men and women will begin studies this Autumn. An increase of 17% in women coming forward for ordination was welcomed by
Diocesan safeguarding audit published
First published on: 19th June 2017
An independent audit of the safeguarding arrangements for 糖心Vlog has been published.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has been commissioned to undertake an audit of the safeguarding arrangements of each diocese of the Ch
Forum explores ‘outdoor worship’
First published on: 13th June 2017
With no mains water or electricity, Wychling church was the ideal venue to think about the resources we use.
13 June 2017
Meeting God in Nature, as Environment Forum explores ‘outdoor worship’
A wet and windy day in June did not deter th
Great Get Together and Refugee Week
First published on: 13th June 2017
Two national initiatives aimed at bringing people together in June.
13 June 2017
Church events set to mark The Great Get Together and Refugee Week in June
Great Get Together picnic in Dane John Gardens, Canterbury
Refugee Week film sh
Positive impact of ‘green’ pilgrimage
First published on: 19th May 2017
Canterbury hosts meeting of European experts on pilgrimage.Conference highlights positive impact of ‘green’ pilgrimage for Kent
18 May 2017
Canterbury hosts meeting of European experts on pilgrimage
Pilgrimage the fastest growing secto
Winning design
First published on: 5th April 2017
Sharon from Year R in Frittenden Church of England Primary School, Diocese of Canterbury came runner up in The Real Easter Egg ‘Draw Easter’ competition.
In the competition, children were asked to draw an A4 picture showing how they visualised
Nine Days of Prayer
First published on: 4th May 2017May 26th – June 3rd 2017. The Pocket Prayers – small booklets for personal and group use – are now with your churches. Read more »
Pray as You Go: 29 May
First published on: 28th April 2017
On 29 May the ChYP's team are inviting the Diocese to come on a walk.
It's a Bank Holiday, the sun is shining (we hope)… so what are you going to do?
On 29 May the ChYP's team are inviting the Diocese to come on a walk - to enjoy good company
New opportunities to support people in financial difficulty
First published on: 27th April 2017According to recent figures, the number of people in Kent who have accessed a food bank in the last 11 months has risen to more than 17,000. That’s a rise of 11 per cent since last year. Low incomes, changes to benefits, debt, and homelessness are
Refugee roundup – Reflections from France and Refugee Week film showing
First published on: 27th April 2017With the General Election just around the corner, the situation facing refugees may have slipped off the news agenda, but within the Diocese, much work is still be facilitated through our Refugee Officer Domenica Pecoraro, to ensure that our commitme
Join a mini-pilgrimage as part of the Green Pilgrimage Conference
First published on: 27th April 2017Discover the ancient trackways, intimate landscapes, local businesses and small rural churches along the medieval pilgrimage routes between Canterbury and Chilham. Taking place on Friday 19 May, this mini-pilgrimage forms part of the Green Pilgrimage
New Dean of Jersey announced
First published on: 18th April 2017
The Revd Mike Keirle has been appointed as the next Dean of Jersey.
Mike Keirle currently serves as Vice Dean of Guernsey and Rector of St. Martin’s Church on the island, where he has been for the last 14 years.
“I am delighted and honoured
Bishop Trevor's Easter message
First published on: 13th April 2017
When Jesus’ disciples discovered that their Lord had risen from the dead you could’ve knocked them over with a feather.
13 April 2017
Bishop Trevor Willmott’s Easter message
Astonished by Christ
Shock. Amazement. Disbelief. Fear. Wh
Bishop Trevor's Easter Message 2017
First published on: 12th April 2017
Astonished by Christ
Shock. Amazement. Disbelief. Fear. When Jesus’ disciples discovered that their Lord had risen from the dead you could’ve knocked them over with a feather. They went to Jesus’ grave to observe the rituals of their grief -
Cup created for church appeal
First published on: 5th April 2017
St Alphege in Whitstable is being given a helping hand with its Raise the Roof appeal, with local master potter.
5 April 2017
Local ‘Great British Pottery Throw Down’ judge creates cups for Whitstable church appeal
Orders now being tak
Celebrating Easter
First published on: 4th April 2017People across Kent will be able to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter in our churches and at National Trust properties. We’re delighted that people across Kent will be able to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter in our churches and at National T
Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse
First published on: 31st March 2017
Christian Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse, Holy Trinity Church in London, 17 June, at 2.30pm.
A Christian Healing Service for Survivors of Abuse is to be held at Holy Trinity Church in London on Saturday 17th June, at 2.30pm. The service i
Foot care for the homeless in Holy Week
First published on: 31st March 2017
Volunteers to provide foot-care, socks and other items for the city’s rough sleepers.
A group of dedicated volunteers are set to head to the streets of Canterbury on Maundy Thursday to provide foot-care, socks and other appropriate items for the
New support for Canterbury’s older people
First published on: 24th March 2017
Tessa Ivory was welcomed to the new role of Parish Community Support Worker.
24 March 2017
New community worker sees Age UK Canterbury and local churches working together
Tea and biscuits were in good supply at the Acorn Cafe in St. Stephen�
Putting Fashion @Heart of the Community
First published on: 15th March 2017
Mums have come together to link a passion for fashion to a desire to promote positive collaboration and fun.
15 March 2017
#BoldforChange – Mothers’ Union putting Fashion @Heart of the Community in Kent
On 22nd April 2017 between 11.30 a
Two new Honorary Canons
First published on: 8th March 2017
Barney de Berry and Seth Cooper have become Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral.
The installation took place at Evensong at the Cathedral on 4 March 2017. See pictures.
Acts 435 - making online giving easy
First published on: 28th February 2017Up and down the country, people are struggling financially due to low income, zero hour contracts, redundancies, benefits sanctions and ill health. However a Church-led, online charitable giving site is giving people the opportunity to offer financ
Make a change this Fairtrade Fortnight
First published on: 28th February 2017
Right now it’s Fairtrade Fortnight (27 Feb to 12 March) and this year the focus is on adding at little bit of Fairtrade into your break.
28 February 2017
Right now it’s Fairtrade Fortnight (27 Feb to 12 March) and this year the focus is on
Statement on Home Office Announcement regarding Dubs Amendment
First published on: 9th February 2017
Bishop Trevor has issued the following statement.
09 February 2017
Statement on Home Office Announcement regarding Dubs Amendment
Following the Home Office announcement regarding its policy on the transfer of unaccompanied asylum-seeking