Diocesan Synod round up
Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 15 March at St Andrew’s Paddock Wood.
News
Poverty focus at Diocesan Education conference
The Board of Education held their biannual Leadership Conference in March looking at the issue of childhood poverty.
A church 'meeting people where they are' is making an impact in Gillingham
Offering essential items for babies is just one of the ways St Barnabas Church, Gillingham is being, 'God's love in action' in its community.
Bishop Jonathan's Presidential Address
Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 15 March and Bishop Jonathan delivered his presidential address
Diocese of Rochester awarded £11 million to support mission and growth
The national church’s Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) has approved the additional funding for the Diocese’s Called Together vision.
New Net Zero Carbon officers to boost eco-support for parishes
The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who will work in partnership to support parishes to plan and implement measures to reduce their carbon emissions.
Anointing service affirms calling in everyday life
Bishop Simon is offering anointing services to help people see their daily work and activity as God's call in their lives.
New honorary canons announced
Honorary canons are appointed in recognition of the contribution the person has made to the life of the Church in this Diocese
New chaplain for Rochester Diocese Mothers' Union
By working through local members on community-based projects, Mother's Union reaches out to meet the spiritual and practical needs of families.
New archdeacons welcomed
The new archdeacons for Rochester and Tonbridge have been welcomed at a service in Rochester Cathedral
