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St Martin’s Church cleans up!

First published on: 29th March 2019

More than 70 volunteers joined the Ignite team from St Martin&rsquo;s Church to spring clean their estate.<br /> <br /> 29/03/19<br /> <br /> <br /> A band of more than 70 volunteers from around Shepway joined the Ignite team from St Martin&rsquo;s Church to spring clean the estate.


540 mile Lent challenge nears completion

First published on: 28th March 2019

The Stour Downs Lent challenge is underway to walk from Durham Cathedral back to Ashford via 15 other cathedrals<br /> <br /> 28/03/19<br /> <br /> The Stour Downs Lent challenge is underway to walk - on a treadmill &ndash; the equivalent distance from Durham Cathedral back


Archdeacon leads vigil of peace

First published on: 21st March 2019

Archdeacon of Canterbury, The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, led a vigil of peace last night<br /> <br /> 22/03/19<br /> <br /> Yesterday, on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, New Zealanders in London came together with the wider London c


Tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit

First published on: 18th March 2019

Call for communities to come together in conversation and prayer as Brexit discussions reach a pivotal point.<br /> <br /> 18/03/19<br /> Churches to hold tea and prayer drop-ins for Brexit<br /> Churches will be encouraged to host informal caf&eacute;-style meetings over the


Peace Day Celebration – We need YOU!

First published on: 15th March 2019

A day of celebration will be held in Sittingbourne to mark the signing of the peace treaty that formally ended the First World War.<br /> <br /> 15/03/2019<br /> Parade to honour the 1,150 local men and one woman who died in WWI<br /> A day of celebration will be held i


Thy Kingdom Come

First published on: 14th February 2019

Is your church ready for Thy Kingdom Come 2019? Come and be inspired and enabled at our special workshop.


New Bishop of Dover: Statement of Needs

First published on: 11th February 2019

We have published our Statement of Needs, which will shape the process of appointing the next Bishop of Dover.The 12-page document outlines the characteristics the committee believes are important in our new bishop, as&nbsp;well as offering an introducti


New Canons for Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 28th January 2019

The Reverend Peter Ingrams, Neville Emslie and Quentin Roper will be made Canon on 9 February.<br /> <br /> 24/01/2019<br /> Bishop Trevor announces new Canons<br /> for Canterbury Cathedral<br /> The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover, has announced three new Canons o


Wasteland into Wonderland

First published on: 24th January 2019

The transformation was made possible thanks to parent and fundraiser Chloe Brown who raised more than &pound;21,000<br /> <br /> 24/01/2019<br /> Wickhambreaux School turns Wasteland into Wonderland<br /> Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School's Wasteland to Wonderla


St Michael’s new drop-in centre offers help

First published on: 23rd January 2019

The rise in Sittingbourne&rsquo;s homeless population has led St Michael&rsquo;s Church to launch a new Friday drop-in centre.<br /> <br /> 23/01/2019<br /> St Michael&rsquo;s new drop-in centre offers help to anyone in need of support<br /> The rise in Sittingbourne&rsquo;s homeless p


Archbishop concerned over 'no-deal' Brexit

First published on: 9th January 2019

The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed concerns for the communities of Kent in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit.<br /> <br /> 09/01/19<br /> Archbishop Justin raises concerns over 'no-deal' Brexit<br /> The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin We


Christmas Message

First published on: 17th December 2018

Bishop Trevor has released his Christmas message.12/12/18<br /> <br /> Bishop Trevor's Christmas Message<br /> <br /> "You talk a lot about Jesus, but have you ever seen Him?&rdquo; A seemingly random question asked of me when on a recent, ordinary visit around the Diocese.


Vacancy in the See of Dover

First published on: 12th December 2018

Public meeting scheduled for 16 January - have your say.Bishop Trevor will be retiring in May 2019.&nbsp; The consultation process is now under way and as part of this there is a public meeting scheduled for 16 January 2019 at 7pm in the Clagett Auditori


Christingle’s 50th anniversary

First published on: 10th December 2018

All are invited to come together in aid of The Children&rsquo;s Society.<br /> <br /> 10/12/18<br /> <br /> Christingle&rsquo;s 50th anniversary in aid of The Children&rsquo;s Society<br /> <br /> Help to make sure vulnerable children are not alone at Christmas <br /> ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlon


Call to protect rural schools

First published on: 29th November 2018

The Church of England&rsquo;s lead bishop for Education has called for a cross-Government rural strategy...<br /> <br /> The call comes following&nbsp;a summit held at Lambeth Palace to look at ways to safeguard the future of education in rural communities.&nbsp;The event


Bishop Trevor celebrates with winners

First published on: 28th November 2018

Bishop of Dover joined pupils and staff of Hoath Primary School.<br /> Bishop Trevor celebrates with Kent is Delicious winners<br /> <br /> Hoath Primary receives &pound;300 competition prize<br /> Bishop Trevor joins the primary school for assembly<br /> <br /> The Rt Revd Trevor


Home is where the art is

First published on: 20th November 2018

An art exhibition will go on show this weekend which is the result of an ambitious project in Ashford.<br /> <br /> Home has brought people together through a number of workshops focusing on creativity to produce works with a focus on home and what it means.<br />


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 ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îl, 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 />

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