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Welcome to the website for the Diocese of Rochester
We are the Church of England in the areas of Medway, north west Kent and the London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley. A diverse and vibrant community of faith, we are Called Together to Grow disciples, Enrich our communities and Resource each other in our mission and ministry.
Latest News
Thursday 6 December 2018A parish in Matfield has taken to the airways as part of the Church of England's Advent and Christmas #FollowTheStar campaign. Read more
Thursday 6 December 2018An artistically inspired Quiet Day took place at St Peter and St Paul Church, Tonbridge, to give people the opportunity to pray and reflect, ahead of the busy days of Advent and Christmas.Read more
Wednesday 28 November 2018Comments blaming young people for not being ‘robust enough’ to deal with life today are not to be tolerated in the Church, says the Bishop of Tonbridge, the Rt Rev Simon Burton-Jones.Read more
Tuesday 27 November 2018Churches across the Diocese are being encouraged to use ‘A Church Near You’ (ACNY) this Christmas.Read more
What’s on Sunday 16th December
16:00 Christingle Service
16:00 St Mary's, Downe Carols by Candlelight
18:00 West Kingsdown Carols by CandlelightSaturday 22nd December
10:00 Light a Candle
19:30 Comedians & CarolsSunday 23rd December
16:00 Cudham Church Carols by Candlelight
19:30 Carols with Walderslade Sings!Monday 24th December
16:00 West Kingsdown Crib service
16:30 Christingles at Walderslade
23:15 First Communion of Christmas at PipnjimsTuesday 25th December
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Twitter Tweets by SeeOfRochester Prayer Diocese of Rochester Cycle of Prayer
The daily cycles of prayer for the Rochester DioceseAdvent 3
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Advent 3 Zephaniah 3.14-20 Canticle: Isaiah 12.2-6 Philippians 4.4-7 Luke 3.7-18 Sidcup deanery The Rev Phillip Wells, Area Dean; Mr Andrew Young, Lay ChairEmber Day
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Ember Day Parish cycle: Gillingham, St Mark, and St Mary’s Island Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Saju Muthalaly Community Cycle: For our Sisters and brothers in the family of independent Catholic ChurchesJohn of the Cross, Poet,...
John of the Cross, Poet, Teacher of the Faith, 1591 Ember Day - pray for vocations Parish cycle: Gillingham, St Luke Priest-in-Charge: vacancy Community Cycle: Rosherville CE Primary School, Rosherville Headteacher: Mrs Justine RoddanLucy, Martyr at Syracuse,...
Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304 Samuel Johnson, Moralist, 1784 Parish cycle: Gillingham, St Barnabas Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Ann Richardson Community Cycle: St Augustine's College of Theology Principal: The Rev Dr Alan GregoryEmber Day - pray for...
Ember Day - pray for vocations Parish cycle: Gillingham, St Augustine Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Canon Antony Lane Community Cycle: St. Margaret's at Troy Town CE Primary School, Rochester Headteacher: Ms Linda JoblingBishop Simons’ Advent Message
