Encouraging and inspiring updates from across our diocese.
Good news stories
Gold Eco Church Award for St Mary the Virgin, Smeeth
First published on: 18th July 2025Stour Downs Parish celebrates creation care milestone
In Celebration of Confirmation
First published on: 17th July 2025Confirmation marks a significant moment in the Christian life. This public declaration of faith allows those who have been baptised to declare their commitment to grow as a follower of Jesus.
Herne Toddler Group’s 50th: A ‘Bear-y’ Special Celebration
First published on: 11th July 2025A teddy bears’ picnic and a thanksgiving service helped mark 50 years of the Herne Toddler Group.
Youth Ministry Takes Off with Launchpad Graduates
First published on: 9th July 2025A celebration of the second cohort of Launchpad, a training course developed by Youthscape as the first step in developing youth ministry, was held last month at St Lawrence in Thanet, hosted by participant The Revd Catherine Tucker and her team.
Celebrating the next generation of leaders
First published on: 8th July 2025Young people aged 14-18 from our diocese led a service of thanksgiving earlier this year to celebrate their achievements during the Growing Young Leaders programme.
Maidstone church community raises thousands for children’s therapy charity
First published on: 8th July 2025Over £3,600 has been raised to support Growing Hope, offering free therapy for children and young people in Maidstone.
Meet our 2025 Ordinands
First published on: 17th June 2025Ordinations for Deacons and Priests are taking place in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral on 28 June 2025. Hear what they all have to say in advance of their new ministry.
Young people celebrate Pentecost with Bishop Rose at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral
First published on: 11th June 2025Bishop Rose joined 100 young people in our diocese to mark Pentecost in the Cathedral
Generous Giving Week
First published on: 19th May 2025This week we are shining a spotlight on our Generous Giving Team and all the fantastic work they do!
Churches mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
First published on: 2nd May 2025St John’s Swalecliffe is just one of the churches in our Diocese to mark VE Day
Easter enjoyment for all
First published on: 16th April 2025Easter has been made accessible for all at Seasalter Christian Centre
Our Clergy Step Up for the London Marathon
First published on: 11th April 2025Two vicars from our diocese are running the London Marathon 2025. We're bringing you their inspiring stories in the weeks before the event.
New Net Zero Carbon officers to boost eco-support for parishes
First published on: 14th March 2025The Dioceses of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and Rochester are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who will support parishes to reduce their carbon emissions
How to share faith, build community and do church differently
First published on: 20th March 2025Patrick and Debbie Ellisdon's new book sets out how to plan and run Ignite in your context
Confirmation stats recorded nationally thanks to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
First published on: 6th March 2025General Synod has agreed to record confirmations in statistics for mission thanks to motion from ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
Doors open on 'Inviting Visitors' campaign
First published on: 28th February 2025The Diocese of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is opening the doors on a pilot campaign to encourage visitors into church buildings.
Confirmation Celebration in New Romney
First published on: 21st February 202518 pupils were confirmed by Bishop Rose
£1.8 million raised through Parish Giving Scheme
First published on: 13th February 2025Last year, churches in our diocese raised £1.8m through PGS
Sandwich church hosts national online service
First published on: 12th February 2025St Clement’s Church Sandwich was the host of the National Online Service
LGBTQIA+ chaplains commissioned
First published on: 10th February 2025Our LGBTQIA+ chaplains were commissioned in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral
New Honorary Canons installed at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral
First published on: 30th January 2025The Revd Canon Jo Richards and The Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Worthen were installed.
Local priest writes Lent reflections for Church of England
First published on: 30th January 2025Cathrine’s contributions also feature in ‘Wild Bright Hope: The Big Church Read Lent Book 2025
New Diocesan Adviser for Women's Ministry appointed
First published on: 22nd January 2025Paulette Stubbings has been appointed to the role
Bishop Rose releases her memoir
First published on: 17th January 2025The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin has released her memoir 'The Girl from Montego Bay', an autobiography of Britain's first black woman bishop.
