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Help shape diocesan communications

The Diocesan Communications team wants to support and inform members of the diocesan-family in the most useful and accessible ways possible.

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Diocesan Annual Report and Accounts now online

'Changing, serving, and growing’ is the theme of the Annual Report and Accounts of the Diocese of Rochester for 2025.

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New facilities at historic church ensure ongoing welcome

All Saints Church in Snodland has embarked upon an ambitious project to ensure it continues to be welcoming and accessible place for all.

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Get ready to mark Creationtide

September is a whole month in the Church calendar to give thanks for God's gift of creation. There is lots available to help churches consider their creation care journey.


Bishop Jonathan shares concern over assisted dying bill

Legislation to legalise assisted dying is being brought back to Parliament in September by the MP for Rochester.

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Education before exploitation

A series of diocesan supported workshops have taken place in schools to warn children of the dangers of drug county lines, a form of modern slavery.

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Thanks given for ministry with children and young people

RECOGNISE week was marked across the diocesan family in July.

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Bishop addresses Diocesan Synod

An uplift in Parish Offers and positive signs of improvement in usual Sunday attendance were part of Bishop Jonathan's address to Diocesan Synod on Saturday 4 July.

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Eleven ordained deacon or priest

Two joyful ordination services took place in Rochester Cathedral on Saturday 27 June.

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Diocesan Office gains eco award

The Diocesan Office has been awarded a Bronze Eco Church award as they join with parishes in trying to reduce carbon emissions.

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