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Church takes on marathon Bible read for Holy Week

Parishioners at St John's Church Hildenborough are attempting to read the entire Bible aloud in Church throughout Holy Week.


New Bishop of Rochester announced

DOWNING STREET has announced that the new Bishop of Rochester will be the Rt Rev Jonathan Gibbs.


Diocese launches 'Ukraine - How can I help?' page

If you're asking, 'what can I do to help?', we've created a dedicated page on the Diocesan website with some key ways to respond at this time.


Listening at top of the agenda for March Diocesan Synod

Diocesan Synod took place at St Andrew's in Paddock Wood on Saturday 12 March. Taking time to listen was a common thread across the day.


Plans submitted for new church building on Kings Hill

Plans have been submitted for what will be the first new Church of England church to be built in the Diocese of Rochester for almost 20 years.


Churches respond to situation in Ukraine

From prayer vigils to donation drops, churches across the Diocese have been responding to the situation in Ukraine.


Archbishops call Christians to pray for peace in Ukraine

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a pastoral letter calling for Sunday 27 February to be a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine.


Fond farewell to retiring Archdeacon of Bromley and Bexley

A joyous service took place in Rochester Cathedral on Sunday 20 to give thanks for the ministry of the Archdeacon of Bromley and Bexley who is retiring after 18 years in the role.


Don't remain silent about the online abuse of women - Bishop Simon

On Safer Internet Day, Bishop Simon challenges us to speak up against online abuse towards women.


'It is up to us to deny the deniers'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Bishop Simon warns of the dangers of failing to speak out against Holocaust denial.

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