Bishops share message of encouragement and thanks as new restrictions announced
In light of new national restrictions announced on Saturday, Bishop James and Bishop Simon have written a message of encouragement and thanks to the Diocese.
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Comfort and Joy is the 2020 Advent and Christmas Campaign
This year's national Advent and Christmas campaign brings together a programme of content and resources throughout Advent, Christmas and into the new year, aimed at supporting the nation where we are at this most challenging of times.
Churches support families with holiday hunger and beyond
Churches across the Diocese have been working hard to support those facing hunger during the holidays.
Bexley vicar receives accolade for services to the community
Fr Mark Blakey has received a special commendation for his services to the community during lockdown.
Gaming for God brings new ministry for Belvedere vicar
The vicar of All Saints Belvedere has found that his love of online gaming has taken him to a whole new level of online ministry.
Bishop James announces his retirement
Bishop James has announced his retirement as the Bishop of Rochester.
Bishop responds to publishing of report into Church child sexual abuse
Bishop James responds as the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's report into the Anglican Church is published.
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Open letter
Bishop James Langstaff and Archdeacon Julie Conalty, Bishop's Lead for Safeguarding, endorse an open letter ahead of the IICSA report on the Church of England.
Bishop commemorates 80th anniversary of The Battle of Britain
Bishop Simon Burton Jones has attended a service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which is officially marked on Tuesday 15 September.
Bag of Love for schools
The Coxheath Area Branch of the Rochester Diocese Mothers' Union, have made ‘Bags of Love' for the new Reception children's parents/carers of the local church school.