It's Your Calling

During the year the Vocations Team puts on a number of events, and holds regular vocations days under the title, 'It’s Your Calling'.

'It’s Your Calling' days are usually held three times each year, with venues rotating around the Archdeaconries, and takes place during the day on a Saturday.

During this time of lockdown it is more difficult for the Diocesan Vocations Team to continue meeting with people, and the It’s Your Calling Day due to take place on May 9 is cancelled.

In response, they have produced a resource to help anyone who wants to explore their vocation at this time. Please share it with anyone who you think might find it useful:

• It's Your Calling - Exploring your faith and calling

We've also created a series of leaflets to explain some of the different ways vocation can be expressed - from ordained and non-ordained (lay) ministry, to living out our call in our day to day lives.

Find them here

Is it for me?

It is aimed at those exploring where God may be calling, and looks at our journey and the gifts that God has given us, as well as the Biblical understanding of vocation.

The day gives an opportunity to meet others on a similar quest and to take time to think where God could be calling. 

After It’s Your Calling, there is an opportunity to make contact with a Vocations Adviser, for an informal chat. 

How do I attend?

To book a place please follow the link below to see full details and instructions.

You will also need permission from your incumbent/vicar/rector/priest-in-charge to attend the event so please download this form and return it completed at least one week before the event. If the church you attend is currently in a vacancy please write to vocations@rochester.anglican.org for advice.

Dates for It’s Your Calling Events are:

9^th May 2020 – Christ Church, Chislehurst Cancelled

19^th September 2020 – St John’s Hall, Meopham

February 2021 – Details to be confirmed

How can I promote vocation in my church?

We have two posters available which you can download and display in your church building

Poster 1

Poster 2

The main Church of England website also has lots of helpful stories and information about vocations, as well as links to vocations packs. You can find them all here on the Growing vocations everywhere pages of the national website.

Contact us

If you would like to discuss anything about vocations and how God may be calling you, please speak to a member of the Vocations team at an It’s Your Calling day or contact us:

Email   vocations@rochester.anglican.org

Phone   01634 560000