Friday 17 April 2026
News from the diocese of Canterbury. The diocese of Canterbury covers eastern Kent.
For current vacancies in the diocese visit: Jobs in the diocese of Canterbury
Church Times Editor Sarah Meyrick reports from Canterbury Cathedral
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DESPITE polling heralded as revealing a “quiet revival”, the Church of England is — by almost every measure and in almost every diocese — smaller than it was in 2018, this year’s
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Church Times staff report from Canterbury on the day that Sarah Mullally is revealed as the next Primate of All England
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The Association of Festival Churches (AFC) is a national charity supporting historic church buildings that remain open, cared for and well used, though no longer sustaining regular weekly services.
A new post, fully funded for 3 years, seeking someone with energy and ideas to engage people with God and with the worship of the church through arts and imaginative activities.
We are seeking an outstanding colleague to help us develop sustainable models of ministry that enable the whole diocese to flourish and grow.
Are you someone who can recognise and nurture the God‑given gifts of others, empowering them as they explore their vocation to ministry?
The Diocese of Exeter seeks to appoint a dynamic Lay Missional Formation Officer to empower lay disciples for missional transformation. At a critical time in our diocesan journey this role will take the lead in designing accessible lay vocational pathways, co ordinating and delivering training, and communicating a love of life-long learning.
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One hundred and fifty years after her birth, Gwen John’s work and words have come together in an exhibition. Ayla Lepine visits it
Paul Vallely explains the reasons for deterioration in Vatican-US relations
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