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…
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…
Pupils return to Canterbury Cathedral after three years
Schools back in the Cathedral for Cathedral Schools Days Photo: Diocese of Canterbury… Over three days in early November, 850 children from 33 schools across Kent visited Canterbury Cathedral for…
Buzzing around the Maison Dieu in Dover
Maison Dieu in Dover Dover’s historic Maison Dieu opens this Friday 16 September at 7pm for the launch of The Bees Tale, a charming concertina book, by Creative Pilgrim, artist…
Bishop of Dover pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
Bishop of Dover, Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement of her death.…
‘More than you can shake a crosier at’ as 650 global Anglican Bishops converge on Canterbury
There is just one week to go until more than 650 Anglican Bishops from all over the world are welcomed to Canterbury for the 15th Lambeth Conference. The city will…
Welcoming the New Revs at Canterbury Cathedral
New clergy in Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate, Maidstone, Ashford, Dover, Faversham, Whitstable and Tenterden The Archbishop of Canterbury ordained four deacons and the Bishop of Dover ordained 11 priests at Canterbury…