Diocesan Annual Report and Accounts now online
'Changing, serving, and growing’ is the theme of the Annual Report and Accounts of the Diocese of Rochester for 2025.
News
New facilities at historic church ensure ongoing welcome
All Saints Church in Snodland has embarked upon an ambitious project to ensure it continues to be welcoming and accessible place for all.
Get ready to mark Creationtide
September is a whole month in the Church calendar to give thanks for God's gift of creation. There is lots available to help churches consider their creation care journey.
Bishop Jonathan shares concern over assisted dying bill
Legislation to legalise assisted dying is being brought back to Parliament in September by the MP for Rochester.
Education before exploitation
A series of diocesan supported workshops have taken place in schools to warn children of the dangers of drug county lines, a form of modern slavery.
Thanks given for ministry with children and young people
RECOGNISE week was marked across the diocesan family in July.
Bishop addresses Diocesan Synod
An uplift in Parish Offers and positive signs of improvement in usual Sunday attendance were part of Bishop Jonathan's address to Diocesan Synod on Saturday 4 July.
Eleven ordained deacon or priest
Two joyful ordination services took place in Rochester Cathedral on Saturday 27 June.
Diocesan Office gains eco award
The Diocesan Office has been awarded a Bronze Eco Church award as they join with parishes in trying to reduce carbon emissions.
Ordinations coming up
It's an exciting time as we look ahead to the ordination of deacons and priests on 27 June.
