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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
The Diocesan Office is now closed until further notice. A Reception service is still available remotely. If you need assistance, in the first instance please email the Diocesan Reception on: reception@rochester.anglican.org
During office hours you can also ring 07468 709671. If you do ring the main reception number (01634 560 000), you will hear a recorded message detailing all this information for you.
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 are working from home and 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
Tuesday 7 July 2020
Delight as some churches in the Diocese reopened for public worship on 4 July Read more
Tuesday 23 June 2020
Bishop James and Bishop Simon respond to the announcement by Government (Tuesday 23 June) that church buildings will be able to reopen for public worship from 4th July. Read more
Wednesday 10 June 2020
A letter to the Diocese from Bishop James following recent annoucements regarding the possibilty for churches to open for individual private prayer and funerals from 15 June. Read more
Friday 5 June 2020
Bishop James shares his personal reflections arising from the recent killing of George Floyd, and some the ways churches can stand in solidarity with others at this time. Read more
What's On Sunday 12th July
Monday 13th July
14:00 DBE
Tuesday 14th July
Wednesday 15th July
09:30 Bishop's Leadership Team
14:30 Bishop's Safeguarding Advisory Panel
Thursday 16th July
Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality
Friday 17th July
Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality
Permission to Officiate Service
Saturday 18th July
Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality
00:00 Pre-Lambeth Conference Service & Garden Party
Sunday 19th July
Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality
18:30 Choral Evensong
Monday 20th July
Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality
Tuesday 21st July
Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality
17:30 Bishop's Council
Wednesday 22nd July
Pre-Lambeth Conference Hospitality
Thursday 30th July
14:30 DAC
Friday 31st July
Saturday 1st August
Sunday 2nd August
Monday 3rd August
Tuesday 4th August
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Twitter Tweets by SeeOfRochester Prayer Diocese of Rochester Cycle of Prayer
The daily cycles of prayer for the Rochester DioceseFor those working in...
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.) This is a suggested additional cycle so that we can pray for those ‘key workers’ holding the burden of keeping the country running during the crisis: For those working in utilities, communication and financial services **Trinity 5** **Genesis 25.19-end** **Psalm 119.105-112** **Romans 8.1-11** **Matthew 13.1-9,18-23** Harare: Our Companion Diocese, Harare: The Rt Rev Farai Mutamiri, BishopFor those working in...
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.) This is a suggested additional cycle so that we can pray for those ‘key workers’ holding the burden of keeping the country running during the crisis: For those working in transport *Parish cycle*: Beckenham, St George and St Barnabas Rector: The Rev Canon Jeremy Blunden *Companion Parish:* Estonia, Tallinna Toompea Kaarli *Community Cycle:* Malling Abbey Mother Abbess: Mtr Mary David Today the Church of England remembers Benedict, abbot, c.550For those working in public...
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.) This is a suggested additional cycle so that we can pray for those ‘key workers’ holding the burden of keeping the country running during the crisis: For those working in public safety and national security *Parish cycle*: Beckenham, Holy Trinity Vicar: The Rev Canon Dr Nick Read *Community Cycle:* for our school chaplains Lead Chaplain: The Rev Canon Rachael KnappFor those working in food...
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.) This is a suggested additional cycle so that we can pray for those ‘key workers’ holding the burden of keeping the country running during the crisis: For those working in food and other necessary goods *Parish cycle*: Beckenham, Christ Church Vicar: The Rev Rob Hinton *Community Cycle:* For the Diocesan Department of Education Director of Education: Mr John ConstantiFor those working in key...
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.) This is a suggested additional cycle so that we can pray for those ‘key workers’ holding the burden of keeping the country running during the crisis: For those working in key public services as well as Local and national government. *Parish cycle:* Anerley, Christ Church and St Paul Team Rector: The Rev Matthew Fitter *Community Cycle:* For our brothers and sisters in the Lutheran family of churches Today the Church of England remembers Aksel Vooremaa, Estonian cleric and martyr, 1941
