The Toy and Gift Parade Service at Bishop Ridley Church in Falconwood has collected enough gifts to ensure every family supported by Bexley Women's Aid will receive a gift this Christmas.
'The reality of the first nativity is God saying: I've been there, in the middle of shattered plans.' Bishop Simon shares his Christmas message to the people and parishes of the Diocese.
Thanks to a grant from the Diocese's Children and Young People Fund, St Augustine's, Slade Green has been able to gift a Real Advent Calendar to every child at the local primary school.
The latest online edition of Together is now here! With in-depth features and interviews sharing the life of the Diocese, plus great resources, it's well worth a read.
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Bishop Simon says new research shows the scale of the problem of violence and harassment towards women.
Churches are being invited to join in the launch of the national church's 'At the heart of Christmas' resources on the evening of 25 November.
Christmas is one of the hardest times for bereaved people and this year will be worse than ever. The need for supporting bereavement this Christmas and during 2022 is huge.
As we enter the season of Advent on Sunday 28 November, Bishop Simon shares a message with the Diocese.
Bishop Simon has paid tribute to the bravery of local NHS staff at a special thanksgiving service held at St Augustine's Church, Gillingham
Diocesan Synod met at St John's Church, Meopham on Saturday 13 November. It was the first in-person gathering of the Synod since the start of the pandemic
