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Reopening of church buildings for public worship - Bishops' response

Bishop James and Bishop Simon respond to the Government announcement that church buildings will be able to reopen for public worship from 4th July, providing physical distancing remains in place


Poverty and Hope Appeal 2020

The official launch of the 2020 Poverty and Hope Appeal has been delayed because of the practical difficulties relating to the Covid-19 situation. However, it had already been decided that we would support the same projects this year as last.


Bishop James shares message on the reopening of churches

Bishop James has shared a message of encouragement and reassurance with the Diocese (Wednesday 10 June), following the recent announcements from Government and the Church of England around reopening of church buildings and funerals.


Churches can reopen for individual prayer

Bishop James responds to the Government's announcement that churches can open for individual private prayer from 15 June.


Church seeks journalist to build 'community life'

A Kent-based church say they're looking to strengthen community life by recruiting a full-time journalist to its staff.


Bishop James shares a reflections on the killing of George Floyd

Bishop James has shared his personal reflections arising from the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis 


Church schools thanked and encouraged

As many Church schools in the Diocese began to welcome pupils back, Bishop Simon has written to thank and encourage them.


Diocese to host online conference to consider impact of COVID-19 on the Church

Bishop Simon is inviting clergy and lay people to join an online conference to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the Church's mission and ministry.


Bishop Simons' Reflection for Pentecost

As we look travel through Thy Kingdom Come and look ahead to Pentecost, Bishop Simon offers a Reflection.


New lay ministers licensed via Zoom

Twelve new Licensed Lay Ministers have been licensed to the Diocese online.

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