The SJN is at the heart of the diocesan vision that we are ‘changed lives changing lives’, as we help to transform our communities through social action. SJN has its official launch on Thursday 13 June.
20 deacons and six priests will be ordained at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral on 29 June.
The Ministry Experience Scheme is a year out to grow in ministry and leadership skills through placements, training and mentoring.
Future Youth supports people aged 18-29 to explore ministry with children and youth people. Could yours be a placement church?
A summary of the theme and events for refugee week
A celebration of the latest cohort of Launchpad, a training course developed by Youthscape as the first step in developing youth ministry, was held earlier this month.
Over 50 churches in our diocese are now equipped to take contactless donations following the rollout of devices as part of a national generosity scheme.
New book - Compelling stories of loving our neighbour today
Archbishops call for respect and kindness in heat of debate
Bishop Rose presided over a special service held at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral on Saturday 11 May marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood in our diocese.
As part of reaching out to serve our community, St. Francis Church (Ashford Town Parish) worked in partnership with Ashford Borough Council, to host the ‘Eat Well, Spend Less Roadshow’. Â
St John’s CE Primary School ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú had a memorable day in London meeting leaders from politics and the church.
Bishop Rose will be presiding over a special service led by women clergy within our diocese to celebrate and reflect on the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood.
Young people aged 14-18 from our diocese led a service of thanksgiving on Saturday 20 April to celebrate their achievements during the Growing Young Leaders programme.
A new pilgrimage route, launching on Saturday 27 April 2024, has been developed linking churches in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, Lyminge, and Folkestone.
The Church of England has granted £3.2 million for a programme of church planting and revitalisation over five years in Margate and Maidstone
The Archbishop of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, the Most Hon and Rt Revd Justin Welby, spent Holy Week in the Maidstone Deanery, visiting churches, children’s groups, businesses and community outreach projects.
St Martin’s church in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will be part of Easter Sunday’s Songs of Praise on BBC One with presenter Aled Jones observing the dawn service.
St Martin’s Church in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú had a visit from ITV Meridian as part of its coverage for women’s history month
The Diocese of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is pleased to announce that it has secured access to a national grant-finding database for our churches for the next three years.
A diocesan initiative has helped over 240 people with their energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis.
At the end of January, the young people at St Leonard’s Church, Hythe, along with Rev Michael Darkins, took part in a winter sleepout to raise money for the Rainbow Centre.
Margate church welcomes new Priest Reverend Mark Nelson
To mark the 80th anniversary of the first woman to be ordained as priest in the Anglican Communion, Bishop of Dover the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin preached at a special service at St Martin in the Fields, London.
Ann Tiplady has been commissioned as an Anna Chaplain to our diocese.
After three years as the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Peter Wyllie has decided to step back.
We are delighted to announce that after a competitive and robust process that attracted strong interest, Iain Blythe has been appointed as the next Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.
News of how our diocese can get involved in the new carol.
A service was held in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral for the installation of Honorary Canons
Bishop Rose led a confirmation service for candidates within our diocese
