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Over 30 churchwardens from across the Diocese attended a much-appreciated Churchwardens’ Retreat Day at the St Benedict’...
08/09/2026

Over 30 churchwardens from across the Diocese attended a much-appreciated Churchwardens’ Retreat Day at the St Benedict’s Centre, West Malling at the beginning of September.

The day was organised as part of Cascade, the joint wellbeing project between the Diocese of Rochester and the St Benedict’s Centre based at Malling Abbey.

Cascade is a key part of the shared diocesan Called Together vision to grow missional leaders with missional churches and missional disciples, by seeking to help the flourishing and wellbeing of leaders in churches - lay and ordained - and schools within the area of the Diocese.

The day was greatly valued, with one churchwarden saying, ‘I appreciated the time to re-focus on myself, the role and all that is positive.’

Read more: www.rochester.anglican.org/news/day-of-rest-and-spiritual-refreshment-for-churchwardens-takes-place.php

Join us 19 September for our 2026 Eco Conference, a collaborative event with the Diocese of Canterbury. We are delighted...
08/09/2026

Join us 19 September for our 2026 Eco Conference, a collaborative event with the Diocese of Canterbury.

We are delighted to be welcoming environmentalist and theologian Dr Ruth Valerio to speak at our Eco Conference this year.

Our "Think Global Act Local" theme will also provide opportunities for practical workshops to equip you to Care for Creation in your Church.

You can book your place here: https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/MzAxLTkzOA/t

08/09/2026

Here is today's prayer from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. Parish cycle: Parish cycle:
Rochester, St Justus
Vicar: The Revd Folake Makanjuola
Licensed Lay Minister: Mrs Christine Ireland
Companion Parish:
Kondoa, Rofati St Matthew

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer:
The Diocese of Bethlehem. The Episcopal Church

If you saw BBC One's Songs of Praise at the weekend, you will have spotted Kirstyn Oliver, Children and Families Ministe...
07/09/2026

If you saw BBC One's Songs of Praise at the weekend, you will have spotted Kirstyn Oliver, Children and Families Minister at Christ Church Beckenham, sharing details of her fantastic initiative, the Sensory Tray Bible.

By using sight, touch, hearing and where possible, taste, the trays are about presenting Bible stories in as an accessible way as possible for everyone.

Raising awareness and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity in churches and community groups has been a lifetime calling and passion for Kirstyn, who has run workshops with the Diocesan Children and Young People Tema as well as around the world.

As founder of Alma Autism, her ministry is now being recognised nationally, as she has been shortlisted for a National Diversity Award.

Read more: www.rochester.anglican.org/news/award-hopes-for-families-minister-growing-acceptance-of-autism-in-churches.php

Photo: Kirstyn with presenter, Aled Jones.

07/09/2026

As we continue to mark Creationtide, the team at St.John's Church, Sidcup, a silver award Eco Church, share some quick and simple tips to inspire you on your church's creation care journey.

07/09/2026

Here is today's prayer from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. Parish cycle: Parish cycle:
Princes Park, Christ the King
Vicar: vacancy

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer:
The Diocese of Bermuda. (Extra Provincial)

👀** Job opportunity ** Do you want to be part of the vision to resource and equip parishes across the Diocese with their...
07/09/2026

👀** Job opportunity ** Do you want to be part of the vision to resource and equip parishes across the Diocese with their children and young people ministry?

This post at St Stephen's Church Tonbridge is being funded as part of the diocesan-wide Called Together vision and will lead one of three parish-based Children and Young People Resource Hubs, designed to equip and inspire all parishes, as we seek to grow younger and more diverse.

More details below 👇

06/09/2026

We end the Festival of Creation in Christ today, (Sunday 6) with a canticle from today's Evening Prayer, read by the Rev Lisa Cornell, Rector of Penshurst and Fordcombe Benefice.

06/09/2026

Here is today's prayer from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. Parish cycle: Gillingham Deanery
The Revd Mike Nelson, Area Dean; Mr Terry Whittaker, Lay Chair

Clergy and Lay Ministers across the Diocese with PTO
The Revd Dennis Mihill, Sevenoaks St Luke
The Revd Christopher Miles, Hadlow
The Revd Tim Mills, Tonbridge Archdeaconry
The Revd Dr Stephen Mitchell, Tonbridge Archdeaconry
Mrs Margaret Moore, Malling Deanery

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer:
The Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria.

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St Nicholas Church, Boley Hill
Rochester
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