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Welcome to the website for the Diocese of Rochester
We are the Church of England in the areas of Medway, north west Kent and the London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley. A diverse and vibrant community of faith, we are Called Together to Grow disciples, Enrich our communities and Resource each other in our mission and ministry.
Latest News
We have now begun a phased reopening of the Diocesan Office. If you need assistance, the reception is available for phone calls only between 9am and 5pm on weekdays on: 01634 560 000 or please email: reception@rochester.anglican.org
We're sorry, but we are unable to welcome visitors to the office at this time. The office is being used by a small number of staff on a scheduled basis.
Our Safeguarding Advisers continue to be available to you during this time. Whether you are a parish or an individual - please do continue to refer any safeguarding concerns to them and seek their advice and support. Find their contact details here
All other teams should be contacted in the first instance via email. All contact details can be found here: www.rochester.anglican.org/contact/
For advice for your parish around the coronavirus, please visit our dedicated webpage or visit the Church of England website
Friday 31 July 2020
Diocesan digital survey highlights parishes' online pandemic experience Read more
Thursday 30 July 2020
Diocesan Synod hear of struggles of young people during the pandemic from The Children's Society Read more
Wednesday 29 July 2020
A fund launched in April by the Diocese to offer support to parishes experiencing financial hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic has received a number of generous donations from parishes in support of the fund. Read more
What's On Sunday 16th August
18:30 Choral Evensong
Monday 31st August
Tuesday 1st September
14:00 Clergy Houses Committee
Friday 4th September
10:30 Finance Committee
Tuesday 8th September
Training Incumbents' Training Day
Wednesday 9th September
17:30 Bishop's Council
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Twitter Tweets by SeeOfRochester Prayer Diocese of Rochester Cycle of Prayer
The daily cycles of prayer for the Rochester DioceseErith, Christ...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) Erith, Christ Church Vicar: The Rev Monica Cameron *Community Cycle:* Christ Church CE Primary School, Erith Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Ball, Head of School*Parish...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) *Parish cycle:* Crayford, St Paulinus Rector: The Rev Paul Prentice *Community Cycle:* St. Paulinus CE Primary School, Crayford Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Young Today the Church of England remembers Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares, 1253 and John Henry Newman, priest, 1890*Parish cycle:*
Bostall...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) *Parish cycle:* Bostall Heath, St Andrew Vicar: The Rev Sulaiman Shahzad *Community Cycle:* For distinctive deacons, pastoral assistants and all who serve the poor and the outcast Today the Church of England remembers Laurence, deacon, martyr, 258**Trinity...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) **Trinity 9** **Genesis 37.1-4, 12-28** **Psalm 105.1-6, 16-22, 45b \[or 105.1-10\]** **Romans 10.5-15** **Matthew 14.22-33** **Dartford Deanery** The Rev Dr Richard Mortimer, Area Dean; Mr Andrew Carr, Lay Chair Today the Church of England remembers Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers Union, 1921.*Parish...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) *Parish cycle*: Bexleyheath, St Peter Vicar: The Rev Jim Charles *Community Cycle:* Hospice in the Weald Chaplain: The Rev Penny Stephens Today the Church of England remembers Dominic, priest, founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221
