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Welcome to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives. 

Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover The Rt Revd Dr Rose
Hudson-Wilkin 

Bishop of Dover

The Archbishop of Canterbury

 

News

Our Clergy Step Up for the London Marathon

Two vicars from our diocese are running the London Marathon 2025! We're bringing you their inspiring stories in the weeks before the event.

Thy Kingdom Come

Celebrating the 10th year of the prayer movement from 29 May - 8 June

Generous Giving Week

This week we are shining a spotlight on our Generous Giving Team and all the fantastic work they do!

Today's Prayer

Each day we pray for members of our diocese. Below you can find details of who we are praying for today, which we invite you to use in your own prayers.

Join us in prayer for our Eco Churches

Lord, we give thanks today for the churches in our Diocese who are consciously seeking to preserve and steward your wonderful creation. Gift them with enthusiasm and creativity, and may they share their passion for ecology with the wider community; gently reminding all they come into contact with that each of us has a responsibility to care for and nurture your amazing creation. This we ask in Jesus name, Amen.

Prayer written by Revd Susan Manners - Priest in Charge of the Stour Downs Benefice

Anglican Communion:
Thy Kingdom Come
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Vacancies

Interim Priest in Charge

St Andrew's, Deal

Youth Minister

GK Church, Goudhurst, Kent

Deputy Safeguarding Advisor

Diocesan House

Vicar

Boughton Monchelsea

St Luke's Children and Families Pastor

St Luke's, Maidstone
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