"We want God's kingdom to break through in God's new creation and above all for people to experience the fullness of life that Jesus promised in John's gospel."
Bishop Simon Burton-Jones, Bishop of Tonbridge and Chair of the Cascade wellbeing project steering group
The wellbeing of clergy, lay leaders, headteachers, and diocesan support colleagues is very important.
No one can 'pour from an empty vessel' and so several initiatives are available within the Diocese to enable everyone to flourish in their work and ministries.
Diocesan Counselling Service
The Diocesan Counselling Service is a free confidential service to provide well-being and counselling support.
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Cascade
This is a joint wellbeing initiative between the Diocese of Rochester and the St Benedict’s Centre in West Malling. Launched in 2025, it will focus on the flourishing and wellbeing of leaders within churches (lay and ordained), schools and other diocesan settings, to support them in their physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.