Poppy displays and virtual services as churches adapt Remembrance plans
Churches are adapting their Remembrance plans ahead of new restrictions on public worship.
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Churches offer positive alternative to Halloween
Over the weekend, churches across the Diocese brought a positive expression to Halloween, eschewing scary costumes and monsters in favour celebrating light and all that is good.
Bishops share message of encouragement and thanks as new restrictions announced
In light of new national restrictions announced on Saturday, Bishop James and Bishop Simon have written a message of encouragement and thanks to the Diocese.
Comfort and Joy is the 2020 Advent and Christmas Campaign
This year's national Advent and Christmas campaign brings together a programme of content and resources throughout Advent, Christmas and into the new year, aimed at supporting the nation where we are at this most challenging of times.
Churches support families with holiday hunger and beyond
Churches across the Diocese have been working hard to support those facing hunger during the holidays.
Bexley vicar receives accolade for services to the community
Fr Mark Blakey has received a special commendation for his services to the community during lockdown.
Gaming for God brings new ministry for Belvedere vicar
The vicar of All Saints Belvedere has found that his love of online gaming has taken him to a whole new level of online ministry.
Bishop James announces his retirement
Bishop James has announced his retirement as the Bishop of Rochester.
Bishop responds to publishing of report into Church child sexual abuse
Bishop James responds as the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's report into the Anglican Church is published.
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Open letter
Bishop James Langstaff and Archdeacon Julie Conalty, Bishop's Lead for Safeguarding, endorse an open letter ahead of the IICSA report on the Church of England.