Sharing Rochester Voices this Black History Month
Hopeton, an Anna Chaplain and Lay Minister based in Penge is the first in the Rochester Voice series
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Annual Poverty and Hope launches with focus on education
The Diocese of Rochester's Annual Poverty and Hope Appeal for 2026 to 2027 has now launched as it gets set to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
National Award for Children Minister's work on Autism acceptance
Kirstyn Oliver, Children and Families Minister at Christ Church Beckenham, has won the Entrepreneur of Excellence Award at this year’s National Diversity Awards.
Connection and hope in later life: Anna Chaplaincy Lead
On World Alzheimer's Day (21 September), the new Diocesan Lead for Anna Chaplaincy reflects on the tranformative power of fellowship and ministry with older people.
Bishops endorse new diocesan Black History Month toolkit
Ahead of Black History Month in October, the bishops share an update on work around Racial Justice commend a new diocesan Black History Month toolkit.
Diocesan Net Zero conference offers practical steps for creation care
The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester's Joint Eco Conference - Think Global Act Local - took place at Rochester Cathedral in September.
Church in Bromley dedicates a month of worship to creation care
St Mary’s Church, Bromley is bringing concern for creation into their worship and schools outreach this Creationtide.
Award to recognise Rainham church's care of its historic churchyard
A safe and peaceful space and a commitment to biodiversity, have been recognised as St Margaret's Rainham receives a Green Flag Community Award.
Church eco network shares encouragement and inspiration
A small collection of churches in Medway, including Rochester Cathedral, are supporting each other with creation care through prayer, ideas and encouragement.
Day of rest and spiritual refreshment for churchwardens takes place
Over 30 churchwardens attended a much-appreciated Churchwardens’ Retreat Day as part of the diocesan Cascade wellbeing programme.
