Diocese of Rochester

2022 DAC dates and deadlines for parishes

2022 DAC dates and deadlines for parishes
2022 dac dates and deadlines for parishes.pdf

210925 Ordination of Deacons cong

210925 Ordination of Deacons cong.pdf

210925 Ordination of Priests cong

210925 Ordination of Priests cong.pdf

A Section 2 Employing people guidance pack revised May 2020

Information for Incumbents/PCC Members
a. section 2 - employing people guidance pack (revised may 2020).docx

A Christmas thank you message from Bishop Simon 2021

A Christmas thank you message from Bishop Simon 2021.pdf

A message for White Ribbon Sunday and Day Bishop Simon Three spaces of safety

A message for White Ribbon Sunday and Day Bishop Simon - Three spaces of safety.pdf

Action plan following Independent Safeguarding Audit

Action plan following Independent Safeguarding Audit.pdf

Activities Check List Form and Risk Assessment for CYP Activities

Check list for those arranging children and young people activities. For Parish safeguarding officers, church wardens, children and youth worker, ministers
activities check list form and risk assessment for cyp activities.doc

Adminstration as a spiritual gift

Adminstration as a spiritual gift.pdf

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1401 Introduction

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1401 introduction.doc

Admitting Children to Holy Communion Before Confirmation 1402 Bishops Direction 2014

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1402 bishops direction 2014.pdf

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1403 Best Practice

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1403 best practice.doc

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1404 Application

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1404 application.doc

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1405 Re Application form for parishes

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1405 re-application form for parishes.docx

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1406 Sample PCC resolution

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1406 sample pcc resolution.docx

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1407 Background notes

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1407 background notes.docx

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1408 Preparing your parish paper

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1408 preparing your parish paper.docx

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1409 Including children in the Eucharist paper

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1409 including children in the eucharist paper.doc

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1410 Suggested Resources

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1410 suggested resources.doc

Admitting Children to Holy Communion Before Confirmation 1411 Regulations

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation 1411 regulations.pdf

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation A Rite of Presentation

Set of guidance for parishes on legislation, best practice, for a congregation that is exploring whether it will ask for the bishop’s permission for baptised children to be prepared to receive Holy Communion before Confirmation.
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation a rite of presentation.pdf

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation Parishes with permission as of 2019

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation Parishes with permission as of 2019
admitting children to holy communion before confirmation parishes with permission as of 2019.pdf

advent-christmas-resources-2021

advent & christmas resources 2021.docx

advent-christmas-resources-2021

Advent & Christmas resources 2021
advent & christmas resources 2021.docx

Anna Chaplaincy Role Profile for Anna Chaplains in Rochester Diocese Sept 2021

To help those exploring their role in ministry with older people to find out about being an Anna Chaplain
anna chaplaincy - role profile for anna chaplains in rochester diocese sept 2021.pdf

Anna Chaplaincy in Kent Bromley and Bexley 2020

For those in the development of Anna Chaplaincy in Kent
anna chaplaincy in kent bromley and bexley 2020.pdf

Annual Report 2020

As well as a legal requirement, to allow members of the diocese, and external partners, to learn more about the work and state of the finances of the diocese over the past year.
annual report 2020.pdf

Antibullying and Harassment Policy

Guidance on the Diocese's anti bullying policy and complaints procedure.
antibullying and harassment policy.pdf

Application to admit Baptised children to Holy Communion

application to admit baptised children to holy communion.doc

Archaeology Policy

archaeology policy.pdf

Ashford Kingsnorth St Michael All Angels

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
ashford, kingsnorth, st michael & all angels.pdf

Ashford St Mary the Virgin

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
ashford, st mary the virgin.pdf

Ashford Willesborough St Mary the Virgin

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
ashford, willesborough, st mary the virgin.pdf

Bells in Your Care

bells in your care.pdf

Bishop s Guidelines

A handbook for clergy providing information and guidance on a variety of matters from working conditions and pay, training and some matters of doctrine.
bishop's guidelines.pdf

Bishop Simon s address at the Institution of the new Archdeacon of Tonbridge 16 January 2022

Bishop Simon's address at the Institution of the new Archdeacon of Tonbridge 16 January 2022.pdf

Bishop Simon s Advent message 2021

Bishop Simon's Advent message 2021.pdf

Bishop Simon s Christmas message 2021

Bishop Simon's Christmas message 2021.pdf

Bishop Simon s notes from the Lay Ministry Conference 2021docx

Bishop Simon's notes from the Lay Ministry Conference 2021docx.docx

Bishop Simon s Presidential Address Diocesan Synod November 2021

Bishop Simon's Presidential Address Diocesan Synod November 2021.pdf

Blemished Disclosure Risk Assessment Form 2020

An assessment to support the Safeguarding Executive Committee ( SEC) in making an informed and balanced decision about whether to appoint or allow continuation in a role where information contained on a Confidential Declaration Form (CDF), or DBS Disclosure Certificate, relates to issues regarding the safety and wellbeing of adults and children in a church setting.
blemished disclosure risk assessment form 2020.pdf

Breathe labyrinth

Breathe Flyer.pdf

Bringing your concerns into prayer

Bringing your concerns into prayer.pdf

Budgeting and Reporting to the PCC

A guidance document that sets out the basic information that PCC’s need to know to set up a budget each year.
budgeting and reporting to the pcc.pdf

Burials Re use of Grave Spaces

burials re-use of grave spaces.pdf

Called to Grow planning tooklit

Called to Grow planning tooklit.pdf

Canterbury Ash St Nicholas

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
canterbury, ash, st nicholas.pdf

Care of Brasses

care of brasses.pdf

Carpets in Churches

carpets in churches.pdf

CCB Statements of Significance and Needs Major Projects Template

ccb statements of significance and needs major projects template.docx

CDSG Financial Guidelines

Guidance on the procedurres that need to be followed in relation to transferring money to support projects in our overseas companion dioceses,
cdsg financial guidelines.pdf

CDSG Financial Guidelines Summary

A summary of the process Treasurers need to be aware of when transferring money to support projects in our Companion Diocese.
cdsg financial guidelines summary.pdf

Centering prayer

Centering prayer.pdf

Check List to Assist in Safeguarding Children and Young People

Model check list to assist in safeguarding children and young people. Parish safeguarding officers, church wardens, children and youth worker, ministers
check list to assist in safeguarding children and young people.doc

Checklist

Checklist.docx

Chiddingstone St Mary

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
chiddingstone, st mary.pdf

Christian Initiation return to be completed by each incumbent sponsoring adult initiation candidates

christian initiation return (to be completed by each incumbent sponsoring adult initiation candidates).docx

Church Maintenance Calendar

church maintenance calendar.pdf

Church Repair and Diocesan Loan Funds Guide

A guidance document for treasurers and PCCs, explaining the Church Repair Fund - a savings scheme to enable PCCs to put aside regular funds each year towards the costs of their forthcoming quinquennial repairs. And the loan scheme available should they have insufficient funds to meet the costs of repairs
church repair and diocesan loan funds guide.pdf

Church Window guards A Review of Common Types

church window guards - a review of common types.pdf

Churchwardens Advice note

churchwardens' advice note.pdf

Churchyard Chancellor s Memo 2007

churchyard chancellor's memo (2007).pdf

Churchyard Preferred Rules of Gardens of Remembrance

churchyard preferred rules of gardens of remembrance.pdf

Churchyard Regulations 1981

churchyard regulations 1981.pdf

Churchyards Extension of Churchyard Procedure

churchyards - extension of churchyard procedure.pdf

Clergy Houses Strategy

Clergy Houses Strategy.pdf

Clergy housing Emergency numbers

Clergy housing Emergency-numbers.pdf

Clergy Personal Files Using your personal information

A document explaining how the information held about a member of clergy on their personal file is used, managed and their rights with respect to that data.
clergy personal files - using your personal information.pdf

Clocks Auto Winding CCC Policy

clocks auto winding ccc policy.pdf

Closure of Churchyard Guidance Form

closure of churchyard guidance form.pdf

Closure of Churchyards

Information for PCCs contemplating the closure of a churchyard
closure of churchyards .pdf

CMD 2022 Application form

CMD application form
cmd 2022 application form.doc

CMS User Guide

cms user guide.pdf

Common Fund Presentation

A presentation to be used in parishes, most likely by the treasurers, to explain the Common Fund and how the mission and ministry of the Diocese is funded to PCCs and parishioners.
common fund presentation.pptx

Complaints and Whistleblowing Guidance for the Protection and Safeguarding of Children and Adults Diocese of Rochester

Diocesan guidance on whistleblowing.
complaints and whistleblowing guidance for the protection and safeguarding of children and adults (diocese of rochester).docx

Confidential Declaration Form Nov 2019 Updated Dec 2020 Church of England

Confidential Declaration Form (Church of England)
confidential declaration form nov 2019 - updated dec 2020 church of england.docx

CR1 Headstone Request Form 2021

cr1 headstone request form 2021.pdf

Curacy Agreement

Curacy Agreement.docx

CYP Fund Application Form at July 2021

CYP Fund Application Form
cyp fund application form at july 2021.docx

CYP Fund Budget Sheet July 2021

CYP Fund Budget Sheet
cyp fund budget sheet july 2021.docx

CYP Fund Criteria ticklist at July 2021

CYP Fund Criteria ticklist
cyp fund criteria ticklist at july 2021.docx

CYP Fund Guidelines at July 2021

CYP Fund Guidelines
cyp fund guidelines at july 2021.docx

CYP Template Job Description

cyp template job description.doc

CYW Sample Advert

cyw sample advert.docx

DAC 2021 Dates and Deadlines for Parishes

dac 2021 dates and deadlines for parishes.pdf

DBF Fees Summary

A guidance note aimed at treasurers, PCCs and incumbents explaining how and why DBF fees will be recovered from parishes.
dbf fees summary.docx

Declaration of Result Form House of Clergy SIGNED

declaration of result form - house of clergy - signed.pdf

Declaration of Result Form House of Clergy SIGNED 002

Declaration of Result Form - House of Clergy - SIGNED (002).pdf

Declaration of Result Form House of Laity SIGNED

Declaration of Result Form - House of Laity - SIGNED.pdf

Declaration of Result Form House of Laity SIGNED

declaration of result form - house of laity - signed.pdf

Dementia Friendly Checklist

For those seeking to ensure their church is welcoming and inclusive of people with dementia
dementia friendly checklist.pdf

Dignity at Work policy

Dignity at Work policy.pdf

Diocesan Dates 2022

Diocesan Fixed Dates 2022
diocesan dates 2022.pdf

Diocesan logo colour

Logo to use on diocese documents
diocesan logo colour.png

Diocesan logo mono

Logo to use on diocese documents
diocesan logo mono.png

Diocesan Synod Budget 2021

Aimed at Synod members, clergy, treasurer
diocesan synod budget 2021.pptx

Diocese Ethos and Values Statement Template

diocese ethos and values statement - template.doc

Diocese logo colour

Logo to use on diocese documents
diocese logo colour.jpg

Diocese Logo Mono

diocese logo mono.jpg

Diocese of Rochester Independent Safeguarding Audit 2017 1517218810

Diocese of Rochester Independent Safeguarding Audit 2017 1517218810.pdf

Diocese of Rochester photo and video consent form 2021

Photo and video consent form template for use in parishes.
diocese of rochester photo and video consent form 2021.docx

Diocese of Rochester photo and video consent form 2021

hoto and video consent form template for use in parishes
diocese of rochester photo and video consent form 2021.docx

Diocese of Rochester Policy and Procedure for Dealing with a Blemished Declaration or DBS 2020

Policy and Procedure for dealing with a blemished Confidential Declaration Form (CDF) and /or a blemished Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure Certificate
diocese of rochester policy and procedure for dealing with a blemished declaration or dbs 2020.pdf

Diocese of Rochester policy on recruitment of ex offenders

Policy stating the Diocese of Rochester’s approach towards employing people who have criminal convictions.
diocese of rochester policy on recruitment of ex-offenders.docx

Dispensations Under Canon Law December 2020

Explanation of what permissions a parish needs to seek if it unable to meet the requirements of Canon B11 and/or B14 to hold regular services on Sundays, certain Feast Days and Holy Days, and wants to dispense with these requirements.
dispensations under canon law (december 2020).pdf

Disposal and Loans of Treasures CBC Guidance

disposal and loans of treasures - cbc guidance .pdf

Document Spreadsheet

Document Spreadsheet.xlsx

Document Spreadsheet

Document Spreadsheet.xlsx

Donation Form 2021

Companion Diocese Donation Form
donation form 2021.docx

East Malling St James the Great

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
east malling, st james the great.pdf

Easy Access to Historic Buildings English Heritage Guidance Note

easy access to historic buildings english heritage guidance note.pdf

Election Timetable 2021

Election Timetable 2021.pdf

Electrical Risk Management and Electrical Safety in Churches

electrical - risk management and electrical safety in churches.pdf

Employing an Architect or Surveyor

employing an architect or surveyor?.pdf

Employing People Guidance Pack

employing people guidance pack.docx

Employing Young People Internships and Work Experience

employing young people - internships and work experience.docx

English Churchyard Selection

english churchyard selection.pdf

Enrich logo

enrich logo.png

Example Interview Competency Questions

example interview competency questions.docx

Expense Claim Form

Form for claiming expenses from the Diocese.
expense claim form.pdf

Explanation of IO Schedule 2022

Explanation of IO Schedule 2022
explanation of io schedule 2022.pdf

Extended Ministerial Development Leave application form

Extended Ministerial Development Leave application form.doc

Extended Ministerial Development Leave guidelines

Extended Ministerial Development Leave guidelines.doc

Eynsford St Martin of Tours

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
eynsford, st martin of tours.pdf

Eynsford St Martin of Tours Tea station

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
eynsford, st martin of tours - tea station.pdf

Faculties lists A and B

Faculties lists A and B.pdf

Faculty How to Apply

faculty - how to apply.pdf

Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015 As Amended by the 2018 Measure and Amendment Rules 2019

faculty jurisdiction rules 2015 as amended by the 2018 measure and amendment rules 2019.pdf

Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015 As Amended by the 2018 Measure and Amendment Rules 2019

faculty jurisdiction rules 2015 as amended by the 2018 measure and amendment rules 2019.pdf

fees-for-occasional-duty

Fees for occasional duty.pdf

Finance presentation for Treasurers conference 2020

Finance presentation for Treasurers conference 2020.pptx

Financial Controls Procedures

A guidance document setting out the basic internal financial controls that PCC’s need to consider to ensure that church funds are administered appropriately.
financial controls procedures.pdf

Flags CBC Guidance

flags - cbc guidance.pdf

Flooring CBC and SPAB Guidance

flooring cbc and spab guidance.pdf

Following up responses after a stewardship campaign

Following up responses after a stewardship campaign
Following up responses after a stewardship campaign.docx

Following up responses after a stewardship campaign

Following up responses after a stewardship campaign.docx

Formal parish safeguarding statement

Formal parish safeguarding statement.pdf

funeral-ministry-booklet

funeral ministry booklet.pdf

GDPR General Data Protection Regulation

A Guide for PCCs, Data Controllers and Data Compliance Officers.
gdpr - general data protection regulation.pdf

GDPR Q A for PCC

FAQs on GDPR
gdpr q&a for pcc.pdf

General Safeguarding guidance for overseas travel

General Safeguarding guidance for overseas travel.pdf

Generic Lay Ministry Working Agreement Template 2021

generic lay ministry working agreement template 2021.doc

Generosity Themed Bible Readings

Scripture readings relating to generosity
generosity themed bible readings.xls

Gift Aid Standing Order form

Sample document for giving campaign
gift aid standing order form.docx

Giving paper response form

Giving paper response form.docx

God in my day Review

God in my day â€“ Review.pdf

Godly Play Boxes List

Godly Play Boxes List.pdf

Goudhurst St Mary

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
goudhurst, st mary.pdf

Growth logo

Logo to use on diocese documents
growth logo.png

Guidance for Church Workers and Volunteers with regard to Lone Working

Guidance for Church Workers and Volunteers with regard to Lone Working.
guidance for church workers and volunteers with regard to lone working..docx

Guidance on Appeals

Guidance on Appeals.pdf

Guidance on Suitable Responsibilities for Young Leaders

Guidance setting out the parameters of what activities and responsibilites a young leaders (aged 16 and 17 years old) can take on.
guidance on suitable responsibilities for young leaders.docx

Guide to Auto Enrolment

guide to auto enrolment.doc

Guidelines and form for Holy Communion by Extension

guidelines and form for holy communion by extension.docx

Handbook 2021 Yr 1

Handbook 2021 Yr 1.docx

Handbook 2021 Yr 2 3

Handbook 2021 Yr 2 3.docx

HoC EA Bowen J

HoC-EA - Bowen J.pdf

HoC EA Caster J

HoC-EA - Caster J.pdf

HoC EA Douglas J

HoC-EA - Douglas J.pdf

HoC EA Edwards T

HoC-EA - Edwards T.pdf

HoC EA Ejimofo B

HoC-EA - Ejimofo B .pdf

HoC EA Knight R

HoC-EA - Knight R.pdf

HoC EA Lawal A

HoC-EA - Lawal A.pdf

HoC EA Llewellyn MacDuff L

HoC-EA - Llewellyn-MacDuff L.pdf

HoC EA Love J

HoC-EA - Love J.pdf

HoC EA Love J

HoC-EA - Love J.pdf

HoC EA Tariq M

HoC-EA - Tariq M.pdf

HoC EA Wilson R

HoC-EA - Wilson R.pdf

HoL EA Brian T

HoL-EA - Brian T.pdf

HoL EA Dobbie I

HoL-EA - Dobbie I.pdf

HoL EA Dove R

HoL-EA - Dove R.pdf

HoL EA Hutton J

HoL-EA - Hutton J.pdf

HoL EA Jones M

HoL-EA - Jones M.pdf

HoL EA Latteman R

HoL-EA - Latteman R.pdf

HoL EA Lawes M

HoL-EA - Lawes M.pdf

HoL EA O Brien G M

HoL-EA - O'Brien G M.pdf

HoL EA O Connor M

HoL-EA - O'Connor M.pdf

HoL EA O Leary B J

HoL-EA - O'Leary B-J.pdf

HoL EA Rosam J

HoL-EA - Rosam J.pdf

HoL EA Sewell M

HoL-EA - Sewell M.pdf

HoL EA Smart K

HoL-EA - Smart K.pdf

HoL EA Smith A

HoL-EA - Smith A.pdf

holy-communion-by-extension21

holy communion by extension21.docx

Hoverty and hope Burundi

Hoverty and hope Burundi.pdf

Ickham St John the Evangelist

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
ickham, st john the evangelist.pdf

Independent Examinations Guide

All guidance document for PCCs explaining why they may choose to have their financial statements independently examined rather than audited.
independent examinations guide.pdf

Independent Examiner Document Checklist

A checklist to help churches prepare the documents they need to submit to their Independent Examiner as part of the process of preparing their Annual Report & Accounts
independent examiner document checklist.pdf

Indicative Offer

For treasurers, incumbents and PCCs to understand how their parish share is calculated.
indicative offer.pdf

Indicative Offers FAQs

A FAQ sheet aimed at treasurers and incumbents giving a bit more indepth insight into the Indicative Offers and its relation to the Common Fund.
indicative offers - faqs.pdf

Info for Candidates

Info for Candidates.pdf

Information for Readers and LLMs moving into Rochester from other Dioceses

For Readers and LLMs new to the diocese
information for readers and llms moving into rochester from other dioceses.docx

Interior Redecoration Mortars Plaster and Wall Coatings

interior redecoration mortars plaster and wall coatings.pdf

Introducing Anna Chaplaincy

For those interested in how Anna Chaplaincy began in Kent, a description of Henry Smith funded project to pilot its development in Rochester Diocese
introducing anna chaplaincy.pdf

Introduction

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
introduction.pdf

Invite to Interview Template Letter

invite to interview template letter.docx

Is God Calling You

A leaflet to help those interested in exploring how God might be working in their lives and the avenues available to them to explore that.
is god calling you?.pdf

It s Your Calling booking form

Booking form for 'It's Your Calling'
it's your calling booking form.doc

It s Your Calling booking form

It's Your Calling booking form
it's your calling booking form.pdf

Journaling

journaling.pdf

Kenardington St Mary

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
kenardington, st mary.pdf

Kendall House report Tracking of recommendations1529062560

Kendall House report Tracking of recommendations1529062560.pdf

Lay Ministry an overview

lay ministry - an overview.docx

Lay Ministry Mailing - October 2021

Lay Ministry Mailing - October 2021.pdf

Legacy Presentation for Parishes

Information about legacy giving for PCCs
legacy presentation for parishes.ppt

Lightning Protection Historic England Guidance Note

lightning protection - historic england guidance note.pdf

Lightning Protection Architects Guide

lightning protection architects' guide.pdf

Lightning Protection Guidance Leaflet ROCHESTER

lightning protection guidance leaflet - rochester.pdf

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 2021

listed places of worship grant scheme 2021.pdf

Listening to God in silence and stillness

listening to god in silence and stillness.pdf

Listening to God in silence and stillness

listening to god in silence and stillness.pdf

Manual Quarterly_Fee_Return_2022

Manual Quarterly_Fee_Return_2022.xls

Marden St Michael All Angels

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
marden, st michael & all angels.pdf

mdr1 outline of the scheme79758269753

mdr1-outline-of-the-scheme79758269753.doc

mdr4 report form year 1

mdr4-report-form-year-1.doc

mdr5 report form year 2

mdr5-report-form-year-2.doc

Michaelmas Christmas 2021

Michaelmas - Christmas 2021
michaelmas - christmas 2021.pdf

Ministerial Developmen Review Clergy Qualities

Ministerial Developmen Review Clergy Qualities.doc

Ministerial Development Review Evaluation form

Ministerial Development Review Evaluation form.doc

Ministerial Development review ministerial objectives

Ministerial Development review ministerial objectives.docx

Ministerial development Review notes and feedback

Ministerial development Review notes and feedback.doc

Ministerial development Review notes and feedback

Ministerial development Review notes and feedback.doc

Ministerial development Review notes and feedback

Ministerial development Review notes and feedback.doc

Ministerial Development Review parish and post information

Ministerial Development Review parish and post information.docx

Ministerial Development Review Personal Objectives

Ministerial Development Review Personal Objectives.docx

Ministerial Development review self evaluation

Ministerial Development review self evaluation.doc

Minsterial Development Review notes for bishops reviewers

Minsterial Development Review notes for bishops reviewers.doc

Minsterial Development Review notes for bishops reviewers

Minsterial Development Review notes for bishops reviewers.doc

Mpwapwa Bulletin Autumn 2021

Mpwapwa Bulletin Autumn 2021.pdf

Mpwapwa Bulletin Summer 2021

Mpwapwa Bulletin Summer 2021
mpwapwa bulletin summer 2021.pdf

Mpwapwa diocese update October 2021

Mpwapwa update for 6 Oct 2021.pptx

Multi sensory prayer using images and symbols

multi-sensory prayer – using images and symbols.pdf

Multi sensory prayer using your own creativity

multi-sensory prayer – using your own creativity.pdf

NHS thanks giving service Bishop Simon

NHS thanks giving service Bishop Simon.pdf

Noice Boards

noice boards.pdf

Not Shortlisted Template Letter

not shortlisted template letter.docx

Occasional Duty Fees

Guidance outlining the amounts payable to clergy who offer occasional ministry in a parish and equivalent settings.
occasional duty fees.pdf

Oil storage Regulations 2002

oil storage regulations.2002.pdf

Online Anna Chaplaincy Training Course info Rochester Diocese Sept 2021

For those considering becoming an Anna Chaplain to find out about a training course offered in Rochester Diocese
online anna chaplaincy training course info rochester diocese sept 2021.pdf

Online communication with young people

Online communication with young people.pdf

Organs Pipe Digital

organs pipe & digital.pdf

Parental Consent Form For Single Events

Template form for Parish safeguarding officers, church wardens, children and youth worker, ministers
parental consent form for single events.doc

Parental consent form single events

Parental consent form single events.doc

Parish Induction for New Volunteers and Workers

parish induction for new volunteers and workers.docx

Parish Return System User Guide

Guidance to the on-line data capture system for parish returns.
parish return system user guide.pdf

Parish VAT Guide

A guide to VAT
parish vat guide.pdf

Parochial Expenses

A guidance booklet for clergy, lay leaders and PCC Treasurers about the reimbursement of expenses.
parochial expenses.pdf

Parochial Fees 2021

A table showing the full list of parochial fees including marriages, baptisms, funerals, monuments and church searches. Includes PTO charges. Aimed at clergy, treasurers, church wardens, PCCs
parochial fees 2021.xlsx

Parochial Fees A4_22

Parochial Fees A4_22.pdf

Parochial Fees A4_22

Parochial Fees A4_22.pdf

Parochial Fees Guidance

A guidance document on parochial fees - why they are collected, how, where they go etc.
parochial fees guidance.pdf

Parochial Fees Summary

A summary of the fees that can be charged by a parish and the amount that will be collected by the Diocese and the amount that will remain with the parish. Aimed at church leaders, treasurers, church wardens, PCCs
parochial fees summary.docx

Parochial Fees Table 2021

A table setting out the fees prescribed by the Parochial Fees Order 2019 specifically for baptisms and marriages. (Church of England document) For treasurers, church wardens, clergy.
parochial fees table 2021.pdf

Payments to Clergy on Jury Service

A guidance note for clergy explaining reimbursements if they are called for jury service.
payments to clergy on jury service.doc

PCC Giving Review Rochester Diocese

A guide to empower PCCs to think about their giving.
PCC Giving Review Rochester Diocese.pdf

PCC Membership Eligibility Criteria 2019

Guidance setting out the criteria of what would disqualify an individual from standing for election to become a member of the PCC.
pcc membership eligibility criteria 2019.pdf

PCC Membership Eligibility Criteria Updated 2021

PCC Membership Eligibility Criteria Updated 2021.pdf

PCC Treasurer Job Description

An information sheet explaining the roles and duties of a parish treasurer.
pcc treasurer job description.pdf

Personal Details Form

personal details form.doc

Petham All Saints

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
petham, all saints.pdf

Petts Wood St Francis of Assisi

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
petts wood, st francis of assisi.pdf

Policies and Procedures

For Incumbents/PCC members to use as a template
policies and procedures.docx

Poverty and Hope Appeal Fact Sheet

2021 Projects information note
poverty and hope appeal fact sheet.pdf

Poverty and Hope Appeal Financial Report

Appeal financial summaries 2015 - 2021
poverty and hope appeal financial report.pdf

Poverty and Hope appeal Leaflet

2021 Appeal brochure to print and fold into an A5 booklet
poverty and hope appeal leaflet.pdf

Poverty and Hope Appeal Leaflet A4

2021 Appeal leaflet standard A4 brochure
poverty and hope appeal leaflet - a4.pdf

Poverty and Hope Appeal Magazine Article

Article for your parish magazine or website 2021
poverty and hope appeal magazine article.docx

Poverty and Hope Appeal Poster

2021 Appeal display poster
poverty and hope appeal poster.png

poverty and hope Burundi

poverty and hope Burundi.pdf

Poverty and Hope Gift Aid

Poverty and Hope Gift Aid Form
poverty and hope gift aid.pdf

poverty and hope Sri Lanka

poverty and hope Sri Lanka.pdf

poverty and hope Syria 1

poverty and hope Syria 1.pdf

poverty and hope Syria 2

poverty and hope Syria 2.pdf

poverty and hope Zimbabwe

poverty and hope Zimbabwe.pdf

Prayer calendar Christmas Passiontide 2022

Prayer calendar Christmas - Passiontide 2022.pdf

Praying the way January 2022

PRAYING THE WAY JANUARY 20221.pdf

PRAYING THE WAY OCTOBER 2021

Praying the way
praying the way october 2021.pdf

Praying with Icons

praying with icons.pdf

Praying with music

praying with music.pdf

Praying with the Bible Lectio Divina

praying with the bible – lectio divina.pdf

Praying with the Bible using your imagination

praying with the bible – using your imagination.pdf

Praying with the five senses

praying with the five senses.pdf

Privacy notice

Privacy notice.pdf

Producing Photograhic Records of Stained Glass Windows

producing photograhic records of stained glass windows.pdf

Promoting a Safer Church Poster A3

Promoting a Safer Church Poster A3.pdf

Quarterly Fee Return Automated

A form for treasuers/church wardens/clergy to indicate the fees accumlated over the year and that are due back to the Diocese.
quarterly fee return-automated.xlsx

Quarterly Fee Return Manual

A form for treasuers/church wardens/clergy to indicate the fees accumlated over the year and that are due back to the Diocese.
quarterly fee return-manual.xls

R1444_31 Election of Members of the House of Laity

R1444_31-Election of Members of the House of Laity.docx

R1444_31 Election of Members of the House of Laity

R1444_31-Election of Members of the House of Laity.pdf

R1444_31 Election of Members of the House of Laity

r1444_31-election of members of the house of laity.pdf

R1444_31 Election of Members of the House of Laity

r1444_31-election of members of the house of laity.pdf

R1444_31 Election of Members of the House of Laity

R1444_31-Election of Members of the House of Laity.pdf

R1444_31 Election of Proctors in Convocation

R1444_31-Election of Proctors in Convocation.docx

r1444_31 election of proctors in convocation

r1444_31-election-of-proctors-in-convocation.pdf

R1444_31 Election of Proctors in Convocation

r1444_31-election of proctors in convocation.pdf

R1444_31 Election of Proctors in Convocation

r1444_31-election of proctors in convocation.pdf

R1444_31 Election of Proctors in Convocation

R1444_31-Election of Proctors in Convocation.pdf

Recent Amendments Bishop Guidelines 2021

A quick overview of recent amendments made to the main Bishop's Guideline's document.
recent amendments- bishop guidelines 2021.pdf

Recruitment

recruitment.docx

Reference Request Template Letter

reference request template letter.docx

References Form May 2018

references form - may 2018.docx

Registering for CMS

registering for cms.pdf

Regret After Interview Template Letter

regret after interview template letter.docx

Religious Discrimination Legislation

religious discrimination legislation.doc

Report of a review of Kendall House Gravesend 1967 1986 1468406891

Report of a review of Kendall House, Gravesend 1967-1986 1468406891.pdf

Report of an extension to the review of Kendall House Gravesend addendum to main report 1481579599

Report of an extension to the review of Kendall House, Gravesend addendum to main report 1481579599.pdf

Resources on Dementia Sept 2021

To enable those with a ministry with people living with dementia to discover resources that will be of help
resources on dementia sept 2021.pdf

Resourcing Sunday to Saturday Faith

Booklet for Lay Ministers and others considering Lay Ministry
resourcing sunday to saturday faith.pdf

Responding to Child Protection Concerns Actions Plan Check List for Those Making Referrals

responding to child protection concerns actions plan & check list for those making referrals.doc

Results R1444_31 Election of Members of the House of Laity

results-r1444_31-election of members of the house of laity.pdf

Results R1444_31 Election of Proctors in Convocation

results-r1444_31-election of proctors in convocation.pdf

Review of prayer

review of prayer.pdf

Rite for Holy Communion by Extension

rite for holy communion by extension.docx

Rite for Holy Communion by Extension Order Two

rite for holy communion by extension – order two.rtf

Rite for presenting Baptised children to Holy Communion

rite for presenting baptised children to holy communion.doc

Rochester Diocese The Bishop s Certificate

rochester diocese - the bishop's certificate.docx

Rochester PCC Giving Review

This is an audit of giving practice in a parish
rochester pcc giving review.pdf

Rochester_Quarterly_Fee_Return_2022

Rochester_Quarterly_Fee_Return_2022.xlsx

Role holder privacy notice

Role holder privacy notice.pdf

Safeguarding agreements in parishes who should know

Safeguarding agreements in parishes - who should know.pdf

Safeguarding guidance for groups or churches travelling overseas

Safeguarding guidance for groups or churches travelling overseas.pdf

Safeguarding Learning and Development Matrix December 2021

Safeguarding Learning and Development Matrix - December 2021.pdf

safeguarding wallet card young child

safeguarding wallet card young child.pdf

safeguarding wallet card youth

safeguarding wallet card youth.pdf

Safer Recruitment Declaration of Suitablility For Those Not Eligible For DBS

Document to be processed by a Lead Recruiter for anyone undertaking a Basic Disclosure Check
safer recruitment declaration of suitablility for those not eligible for dbs.docx

Sample Advert

sample advert.doc

Sample Legacy Event Brochure

Sample document for giving campaign
sample legacy event brochure.docx

Sample Legacy Event Invitation

Sample document for giving campaign
sample legacy event invitation.docx

Sample Legacy Event Leaflet

Sample document for giving campaign
sample legacy event leaflet.docx

Sample Legacy Event Poster

Sample document for giving campaign
sample legacy event poster.docx

Sample Legacy Event Response Form

generosity, stewardship, PCC, treasurer, giving
sample legacy event response form.docx

Sample PCC Legacy Policy

Template legacy policy for PCC
sample pcc legacy policy.docx

Seating in Churches CBC Guidance

seating in churches cbc guidance.pdf

So Now You Are The Treasurer

A guide to being a parish treasurer
so now you are the treasurer.pdf

Spiritual Abuse explanation and guidance January2020

iocese of Rochester explanation document on what constitutes spiritual abuse.
spiritual abuse - explanation and guidance (january2020).pdf

Spirituality Network Newsletter Autumn/Winter 2021

SpNtwkNewsletter AutumnWinter2021.pdf

Spirituality Network Newsletter Winter Spring 2022

Spirituality Network Newsletter Winter Spring 2022
spirituality network newsletter winter spring 2022.pdf

St Philip's Theological college update

St Philip update for 6 Oct 21.pptx

Stained Glass Window Repairs

stained glass window repairs.pdf

Stansted St Mary

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
stansted, st mary.pdf

Statement from the Review Panel 1481579645

Statement from the Review Panel 1481579645.pdf

Statement of Significance and Needs Guidance 2014

statement of significance and needs guidance 2014.pdf

Statement of Significance and Needs Guidance Major Projects 2014

statement of significance and needs guidance major projects 2014.pdf

Stewardship brochure

Stewardship brochure.docx

Stewardship Campaign Follow Up Guidance

Giving campaign guidance
stewardship campaign follow up guidance.docx

Stewardship invitation

Stewardship invitation.docx

Stewardship poster

Stewardship poster.docx

Stewardship Presentation

Sample presentation to edit
stewardship presentation.pptx

Stewardship scripture readings

A list of scripture readings on the theme of giving, generosity and stewardship
Stewardship scripture readings.xls

Stewardship Themed Hymns

Hymns and music related to generosity
stewardship themed hymns.docx

Stewardship Themed Hymns

Hymns and music related to generosity
stewardship themed hymns.docx

Style Guidelines 2021

style guidelines 2021.pdf

Summary of Parochial Fees inc Retired PTO 2020

Summary of Parochial Fees (inc. Retired PTO) 2020.docx

Summary of Parochial Fees inc Retired PTO 2022

Summary of Parochial Fees (inc. Retired PTO) 2022.docx

Supervision Log

Supervision Log.docx

Synod 2021 Budget Motion

A Synod motion document relating to the 2021 budget
synod 2021 budget motion.pdf

Telecoms Equipment Guidance Historic England

telecoms equipment guidance historic england.pdf

Template Application Form

template application form.doc

Template Contract for Services

template contract for services.docx

Template Contract Variation Letter

template contract variation letter.docx

Template Generosity Service of the Word

Template Generosity Service of the Word.docx

Template Giving campaign email to congregation

Template Giving campaign email to congregation.docx

Template Job Description

template job description.doc

Template Offer Letter

template offer letter.docx

Template Staff Handbook

template staff handbook.docx

Template Statement of Terms Conditions

template statement of terms & conditions.doc

Thank you letter template

Thank you letter template.docx

The Common Fund

A leaflet to explain how the Diocese is funded and the importance of parish contributions into the common pot of money, The Common Fund. Mainly aimed at parishioners, to be used by incumbents, treasurers.
the common fund.pdf

Together Magazine Issue 10 August October 2021

together magazine issue 10- august-october 2021.pdf

Together Magazine Issue 3 Summer 2019

together magazine issue 3 - summer 2019.pdf

Together Magazine Issue 4 Autumn 2019

together magazine issue 4 - autumn 2019.pdf

Together Magazine Issue 5 Winter 2020

together magazine issue 5 - winter 2020.pdf

Together Magazine Issue 6 Spring 2020

together magazine issue 6 - spring 2020.pdf

Together Magazine Issue 7 Autumn 2020

together magazine issue 7 - autumn 2020 .pdf

Together Magazine Issue 8 Winter 2020 2021

together magazine issue 8 - winter 2020 : 2021 .pdf

Together magazine issue 9 Spring 2021

Together magazine issue 9 Spring 2021
together magazine issue 9 spring 2021.pdf

Tonbridge St Stephen

Inspiration for Churchwardens/Churches Planning Works
tonbridge, st stephen.pdf

Treasures CBC Guidance 2016

treasures cbc guidance 2016.pdf

Treasures CBC Guidance on Protecting Your Treasures

treasures cbc guidance on protecting your treasures.pdf

Trees Church Buildings Council Guidance 2021 10

Full guidance from the Church Buildings Council Church Buildings Council to all Parochial Church Councils (PCC) under section 51(3) of the Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 2018
trees church buildings council guidance 2021.10.pdf

Documents

2021StatisticsForMission

2021StatisticsForMission

2022 DAC dates and deadlines for parishes

2022 Parochial Fees

210925 Ordination of Deacons cong

210925 Ordination of Priests cong

A Section 2 Employing people guidance pack revised May 2020

A Christmas thank you message from Bishop Simon 2021

A message for White Ribbon Sunday and Day Bishop Simon Three spaces of safety

A Vision for Lay Ministries

A Vision for Lay Ministries

Action plan following Independent Safeguarding Audit

Activities Check List Form and Risk Assessment for CYP Activities

Adminstration as a spiritual gift

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1401 Introduction

Admitting Children to Holy Communion Before Confirmation 1402 Bishops Direction 2014

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1403 Best Practice

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1404 Application

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1405 Re Application form for parishes

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1406 Sample PCC resolution

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1407 Background notes

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1408 Preparing your parish paper

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1409 Including children in the Eucharist paper

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation 1410 Suggested Resources

Admitting Children to Holy Communion Before Confirmation 1411 Regulations

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation A Rite of Presentation

Admitting Children to Holy Communion before Confirmation Parishes with permission as of 2019

advent-christmas-resources-2021

advent-christmas-resources-2021

Anna Chaplaincy Role Profile for Anna Chaplains in Rochester Diocese Sept 2021

Anna Chaplaincy in Kent Bromley and Bexley 2020

Annual Report 2020

Antibullying and Harassment Policy

Application to admit Baptised children to Holy Communion

Archaeology Policy

Ashford Kingsnorth St Michael All Angels

Ashford St Mary the Virgin

Ashford Willesborough St Mary the Virgin

Bells in Your Care

Bishop s Guidelines

Bishop Simon s address at the Institution of the new Archdeacon of Tonbridge 16 January 2022

Bishop Simon s Advent message 2021

Bishop Simon s Christmas message 2021

Bishop Simon s notes from the Lay Ministry Conference 2021docx

Bishop Simon s Presidential Address Diocesan Synod November 2021

Blemished Disclosure Risk Assessment Form 2020

Breathe labyrinth

Bringing your concerns into prayer

Budgeting and Reporting to the PCC

Burials Re use of Grave Spaces

Called to Grow planning tooklit

Canterbury Ash St Nicholas

Care of Brasses

Carpets in Churches

CCB Statements of Significance and Needs Major Projects Template

CDSG Financial Guidelines

CDSG Financial Guidelines Summary

Centering prayer

Check List to Assist in Safeguarding Children and Young People

Checklist

Chiddingstone St Mary

Christian Initiation return to be completed by each incumbent sponsoring adult initiation candidates

Church Maintenance Calendar

Church Repair and Diocesan Loan Funds Guide

Church Window guards A Review of Common Types

Churchwardens Advice note

Churchyard Chancellor s Memo 2007

Churchyard Preferred Rules of Gardens of Remembrance

Churchyard Regulations 1981

Churchyards Extension of Churchyard Procedure

Clergy Houses Strategy

Clergy housing Emergency numbers

Clergy Personal Files Using your personal information

Clocks Auto Winding CCC Policy

Closure of Churchyard Guidance Form

Closure of Churchyards

CMD 2022 Application form

CMS User Guide

Common Fund Presentation