The Church of England’s lead bishop for Education has called for a cross-Government rural strategy...<br /> <br /> The call comes following a summit held at Lambeth Palace to look at ways to safeguard the future of education in rural communities. The event
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 £300 competition prize<br /> Bishop Trevor joins the primary school for assembly<br /> <br /> The Rt Revd Trevor
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 />
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
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 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
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.
Service to take place in the grounds and in the ‘Cathedral to Ale.’<br /> <br /> After the success of last year’s service at Biddenden Vineyard, the Kent County Harvest Thanksgiving service will take place at Goody Ales in Herne Bay. Organised by the Dio
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 & Refugee Projects Officer appointed for Calais<br /> <br /> Click here for photos of Kirrilee<br /> <br /> An Australian priest,
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
<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
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 <br /> <br /> Growing numbers of young people are seeking ordination to the priesthood, as the Church of England
‘Faith and The Environment’ 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 �
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
Nine new worshipping communities to be established across Kent and Guernsey.<br /> <br /> £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 café-style church in Margate is to b
Pupils from Hoath Primary School were crowned winners of this year’s Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition.09/07/2018<br /> <br /> Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary in Kent cookery competition <br /> <br /> Live cooking final took place at the Kent County Show<br />
Eight become ‘Reverend’ in East Kent.News from the Diocese of Canterbury<br /> <br /> 2 July 2018<br /> <br /> “Nothing has ever felt more right” – eight become ‘Reverend’ in East Kent<br /> <br /> Click here for photos from the day<br /> Meet the #NewRevs<br /> <br /> On Satu
More than 140 people gathered to celebrate ministry.<br /> <br /> More than 140 people gathered in Ashford to celebrate ministry in all its forms.<br /> <br /> Click here for photos from the day<br /> <br /> Ministry teams from 23 churches across East Kent met for the Celebrati
Fairtrade supporters celebrating renewal of ‘Fairtrade District’ status for the Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable district. <br /> <br /> Local Fairtrade supporters are celebrating the renewal of ‘Fairtrade District’ status for the Canterbury, Hern
We are pleased to announce that Mrs Marian Nicholson was duly elected as General Synod Representative at the by-election in the House of Laity on 10 August 2018. Marian now joins David Kemp and Rosemary Walters for the duration of the current trien
Safeguarding resources, including Bible readings, prayers and hymns, chosen in consultation with survivors. Read more »
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A list of Candidates Elected <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> DIOCESAN SYNOD ELECTIONS 2018<br /> <br /> Candidates membership list<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> DEANERY<br /> CLERGY<br /> LAITY<br /> <br /> <br /> Ashford<br /> <br /> <br /> Andrew Brown<br /> Sheila Cox<br /> Chris Denyer<br /> John MacKenzie<br /> Dawn Stamper<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Charlotte Coles
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Easter Message from Bishop Trevor.<br /> <br /> Photo of Bishop Trevor<br /> <br /> You don’t realise how oppressive winter has been until the sun starts to shine and the weight on your shoulders – a weight you’d forgotten you were carrying – begins to lift. I
Archbishop Justin will assist the Deanery in its community engagement, mission & evangelism from 25-31 March.<br /> News from the Diocese of Canterbury<br /> <br /> 21/03/2018<br /> <br /> Archbishop of Canterbury to visit churches, pubs and schools in Thanet week of mis
Received by The President of the Republic, accompanied by a large delegation of the Anglican Church.The President of the Republic, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, received Bishop Trevor Willmott, Bishop of the Anglican Church of Dover, in the Diocese of Ca
Arts project to bring newly arrived Syrian refugee mums together with long-term resident mums.Church delighted as new Arts project to bring refugee and resident mums together in Ashford wins Arts Council funding<br /> <br /> A new Arts project to bring newly a
A cookery competition organised by the Church of England to champion Kent produce is now seeking entries.<br /> <br /> Open to all primary-school aged children in Kent, the Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition is easy for any primary or junior school, home-s
An evocative artwork highlighting the plight of refugees around the world is to be hung in the Nave of Canterbury Cathedral.<br /> <br /> Suspended by the British artist Arabella Dorman is made up of hundreds of items of refugee clothing, found largely on the