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Thriving Chatham church celebrates silver jubilee

The lay-led church of St Mary’s Island, Chatham is celebrating 25 years of faith, community, and mission. 

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Work out your church’s carbon footprint

The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter energy use from 2024.

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Erith churches grow connections 

A new afterschool bible-study club and regular lunch club are helping two churches in Erith grow connections.

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New 'Growing the Kingdom' films to launch

A new series of films sharing stories of transformation, faith, and community impact across the Diocese begins this January.

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Synod leadership respond to Archbishops' Council

Bishop Jonathan and the Chairs of the Houses of Diocesan Synod, have responded to the Archbishops' Council following a no-confidence motion in December.


A moment for spiritual renewal, says Bishop

Bishop Jonathan has thanked the diocesan family for all the work that goes on in churches and communities every week of the year and acknowledged the impact of Church safeguarding failings.

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A light in the darkness

Bishop Jonathan shares his Christmas message for 2024

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Poverty and Hope Appeal this Christmas and beyond

It is still possible to support the diocese's annual Poverty and Hope appeal this Christmas.

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'Growing safe and healthy cultures is number one priority', says Bishop

Bishop Jonathan has used his presidential address at Diocesan Synod to say the safeguarding of all is at the heart of the diocese's new vision.

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Diocesan Synod backs vote of no confidence

The motion relating to Archbishops' Council's oversight of safeguarding, urged for reforms to be taken to 'restore trust'.

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