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Our Home: Refugee Week 2024
First published on: 10th June 2024A summary of the theme and events for refugee week
Celebration of youth ministry
First published on: 28th May 2024A 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.
The Everyday God
First published on: 24th May 2024New book - Compelling stories of loving our neighbour today
Churches equipped for contactless giving
First published on: 24th May 2024Over 50 churches in our diocese are now equipped to take contactless donations following the rollout of devices as part of a national generosity scheme.
General election 2024: invitation to pray for the nation
First published on: 22nd May 2024Archbishops call for respect and kindness in heat of debate
Women priests celebrated in ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral
First published on: 17th May 2024Bishop Rose presided over a special service held at ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral on Saturday 11 May marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood in our diocese.
School children invited to Downing Street for Easter reception
First published on: 3rd May 2024St John’s CE Primary School ºÚÁÏÍø had a memorable day in London meeting leaders from politics and the church.
Serving Our Communities - looking out for opportunities
First published on: 3rd May 2024As 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’.
Anniversary service for first women priests
First published on: 26th April 2024Bishop 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.
Young leaders celebrated
First published on: 25th April 2024Young 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.
New pilgrimage route celebrates royal Kentish women
First published on: 18th April 2024A new pilgrimage route, launching on Saturday 27 April 2024, has been developed linking churches in ºÚÁÏÍø, Lyminge, and Folkestone.
£3m funding for church growth in Margate and Maidstone
First published on: 16th April 2024The Church of England has granted £3.2 million for a programme of church planting and revitalisation over five years in Margate and Maidstone
Archbishop sees growth and revitalisation in Maidstone
First published on: 9th April 2024The Archbishop of ºÚÁÏÍø, 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.
Easter Songs of Praise from ºÚÁÏÍø
First published on: 25th March 2024St Martin’s church in ºÚÁÏÍø will be part of Easter Sunday’s Songs of Praise on BBC One with presenter Aled Jones observing the dawn service.
ITV film at St Martin’s for women’s history month
First published on: 15th March 2024St Martin’s Church in ºÚÁÏÍø had a visit from ITV Meridian as part of its coverage for women’s history month
Churches in diocese given access to grants database
First published on: 1st March 2024The Diocese of ºÚÁÏÍø is pleased to announce that it has secured access to a national grant-finding database for our churches for the next three years.
Let there be lights: energy help for those in need
First published on: 22nd February 2024A diocesan initiative has helped over 240 people with their energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis.
Over £1,000 raised by young people in church charity sleepout
First published on: 9th February 2024At 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.
New appointment marks fresh start for resourcing church
First published on: 9th February 2024Margate church welcomes new Priest Reverend Mark Nelson
Bishop Rose pays tribute to first ordained woman in anniversary service
First published on: 26th January 2024To 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.
Chaplain commissioned to provide spiritual care for older people
First published on: 22nd January 2024Ann Tiplady has been commissioned as an Anna Chaplain to our diocese.
Thank you to Peter Wyllie as he steps down as Chair
First published on: 18th January 2024After 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 2024We 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 ºÚÁÏÍø.
Church of England releases new Christmas single
First published on: 30th November 2023ºÚÁÏÍø of how our diocese can get involved in the new carol.
New College of Honorary Canons of ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral installed
First published on: 24th November 2023A service was held in ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral for the installation of Honorary Canons
Over fifty candidates confirmed in ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral
First published on: 24th November 2023Bishop Rose led a confirmation service for candidates within our diocese
Cathedral Schools Days 2023
First published on: 17th November 2023A summary of the three day schools event in ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral.
New Finance Director Appointed
First published on: 15th November 2023Natalia Olszewska has been appointed as the new Finance Director for the Diocese of ºÚÁÏÍø
Message from Bishop Rose on the war in Gaza
First published on: 10th November 2023Reflections on the beatitudes and a call for war to cease
A reflection on Black History Month
First published on: 10th November 2023The theme of 2023’s Black History Month was ‘Saluting Our Sisters’.
