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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 Wednesday 12th December
14:30 Dementia Friendly Carol ServiceFriday 14th December
19:00 Candlelit Christmas Concert at St Mary's, DowneSunday 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 Pipnjims1500
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Twitter Tweets by SeeOfRochester Prayer Diocese of Rochester Cycle of Prayer
The daily cycles of prayer for the Rochester DioceseParish cycle:
Gillingham,...
Parish cycle: Gillingham, Holy Trinity Vicar: The Rev Ann Richardson Community Cycle: St. Margaret's CE Junior School, Rainham Headteacher: Mrs Anna PattendenParish cycle:
Wilmington,...
Parish cycle: Wilmington, St Michael and All Angels Vicar: vacancy Community Cycle: For our Diocesan Bishops, meeting at Lambeth todayAdvent 2:
Baruch 5.1-9 or...
Advent 2: Baruch 5.1-9 or Malachi 3.1-4 Canticle: Benedictus Philippians 1.3-11 Luke 3.1-6 Pray for: our Companion Diocese of Harare, preparing for Bishop Chad’s retirementThe Conception of the...
The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish cycle: Swanley, St Paul, and Hextable, St Peter Vicar: The Rev Johnny Douglas Community Cycle: Diocesan Dept: Diocesan Advisory Committee Chair: Derek ShillingAmbrose, Bishop of Milan,...
Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher of the Faith, 397 Parish cycle: Swanley, St Mary the Virgin Vicar: The Rev Dane Batley-Gladden Community Cycle: Platt CE Primary School, Platt Headteacher: Mrs Hannah WaltersBishop Simons’ Advent Message
