Two churches connected through discipleship
While the ministries of St Mark’s Gillingham and St Mary’s Island may differ in style and setting they are united in their call to serve their communities and grow faith.
News
Historic Chatham church reopens for the community
Delight as the grade II* listed St John’s Chatham, reopens its doors to the community after an extensive 2-year renovation programme.
Diocesan Synod's November meeting
Diocesan Synod met on 8 November at the recently reopened St John’s Chatham.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse
Slides created by a person with lived experience of domestic abuse are being shared by the Diocese of Rochester during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in November.
Bishop of Harare helps celebrate overseas companion links
The Bishop of Harare was welcomed to the diocese in November as part of the annual celebration of overseas companion links.
Diocese marks Safeguarding Sunday
Two films have been created to show the impact safeguarding training and the partnership between parishes and the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is having on safeguarding culture.
Bishop Jonathan's Presidential Address
Diocesan Synod met at St John's Chatham in November, where Bishop Jonathan gave the following presidential address.
Churches Collaborate for a Greener Future
The joint Eco Conference between the Dioceses of Rochester and Canterbury took place at the beginning of October.
Bishop shares progress on the vision
Bishop Jonathan has invited the diocesan family to view an update on progress around the diocesan Called Together vision.
New volunteer Gypsy Roma Advisers and LLF chaplains appointed
Bishop Jonathan is delighted to announce the appointment of two new volunteer advisers for the Gypsy Roma Traveller community and two new Living in Love and Faith chaplains.