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Parishes encouraged to support Freedom Week in October

With Freedom Week taking place between the 13 to 20 October and Anti-Slavery Day on Friday 18 October, churches across the Diocese are encouraged to take up the opportunity to help raise awareness of the problem of Modern Slavery.


Richborough Family Festival takes place at Cathedral

Over 400 people joined a Family Festival to mark Holy Cross Day as part of See of Richborough celebrations


Government urged to restrict the sale of pointed knives

The Bishops of Rochester and Tonbridge are among those who have signed a letter to Ministers calling for a ban on the sale of pointed domestic knives.


Three new Growth Enablers appointed to the Diocese

Bishop Simon Burton-Jones has announced today the appointment of three new Growth Enablers to the Diocese.


New community hub opens at Holy Redeemer, Lamorbey

Modern and accessible facilities have been officially opened by the Bishop of Rochester offering a welcoming space for the isolated, vulnerable and lonely.


Parish of Rochester begins Eco-Church Journey

​​​​​​​The Parish of St Peter and St Margaret, Rochester is the latest of a number of churches within the Diocese which has decided to become an an Eco-Church.


New Diocesan Secretary Appointed

Matthew Girt has been announced as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Rochester.


Festival fun thanks to fund

Young people from St Justus Church in Rochester enjoyed a fantastic weekend away at the SOLID Festival, thanks to the Diocese of Rochester‘s Children and Young People Fund


Aylesford makes 'less plastic' pledge

Parishioners at St  Peter and  St. Paul's Church, Aylesford are pledging to use less plastic this Creationtide.


Overseas links flourish with summer visits

This summer has seen a number of visits by various parish groups to some of the Diocese's overseas partnerships ahead of a special service in September.

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