Work completed on ‘building of beauty’ in Maidstone
‘Building of Beauty’ Work is now complete on St Faith’s Centre, a brand-new church and community centre in the Springfield and Ringlestone area of Maidstone. The official opening of the…
Church in Folkestone prepares to unveil home for England’s earliest saint
Introducing Sophie Hacker, the designer of the new reliquary, beside the alcove where St Eanswythe’s remains were discovered Photo: Diocese of Canterbury At 6pm on Tuesday 12 September 2023, St…
Man arrested over burglary at Chatham church
A man has been charged with burgling a church, a business and a house in Chatham, following a quick response by police officers. The man aged 33, of no fixed…
Suspect arrested over damage to Jewish gravestones in Chatham Memorial Synagogue grounds
A suspect has been arrested after gravestones were damaged in a Jewish cemetery in Rochester. Kent Police received a call at around 12pm on Friday 18 August 2023 reporting several…
Jewish cemetery vandalised in Rochester, police appeal for witnesses
Kent Police received a call at around 12pm on Friday 18 August 2023 reporting that several gravestones had been pushed over and damaged in the grounds of Chatham Memorial Synagogue…
Brand new Maidstone church and community hub opens its doors
Revd Cannon Arthur Houston Work is now complete on St Faith’s Centre, a brand new church and community centre in the Springfield and Ringlestone area of Maidstone. The site celebrated…
Glorious day for Folkestone fisherfolks’ Blessing of the Fisheries
Local people and visitors watch the ceremony as fishing boats bob in the harbour Photo: Ray Duff Story and photos by Ray Duff – It was a glorious day for…
Remembering the life and work of remarkable Rev Woodward at St Mary & St Eanswythe’s Church in Folkestone
Alan Taylor (left) and Rev Tony Shepherd with part of the local history society display Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – A small enthusiastic congregation attended events to mark the…
Diocese of Canterbury looks to recruit Refugee Officer to work in Calais
Child Refugees – Library image – A dynamic and compassionate person is being sought by the Diocese of Canterbury to work with refugees in Northern France. The role of Refugee…
Exploring encounters with the sacred
Translation: encounters with the sacred in objects and places will feature contributions from historians, archaeologists, artists, theologians and scientists as they discuss what it means to work with the sacred in today’s…