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.
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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.
One to One interview - Ava Forbes
Ava is the new community journalist attached to St Margaret's Church, Rainham. We spoke to her about herself and her new role.
Bishop commends church school leaders as new term begins
Ahead of the start of the new term, Bishop Simon Burton-Jones, has commended the staff and leaders of Church Schools across their Diocese, for their response to the pandemic.
Parishes get ready for Creationtide
Running from 1 September to 4 October, Creationtide is an ecumenically recognised season dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
'Not defined by results' - Bishop Simon writes to exam result students
Bishop Simon has written a message of support and encouragement to all students who have, or are yet to receive results, their families and teachers.
Digital survey highlights parishes' online pandemic experience
The Diocese embarked on survey in June to learn more about churches digital experience during lockdown.
Diocesan Synod hear of struggles of young people during the pandemic
Jonathan Mann, Relationship Manager – London & South East for The Children's Society spoke to Synod in July about difficulties young people are facing during the pandemic.