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Thursday 14 December, 2017

Welcome to the December edition of Rochester Diocese's new monthly e-newsletter. Thank you for subscribing!

News in Brief

Your stories from around the Diocese

Doing the Labyrinth walk
A mother and son team brought an interactive feel to the ancient practice of Labyrinth walking at a recent event in St. George's, Weald. They hope to inspire others too. Read more

New Anna Chaplain for Bromley
Rev Sophie Sutherland commissioned to work with the elderly and those coping with Dementia. Read more

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Baby Jesus Rocks
Pebbles painted to look like the baby Jesus, and left around the parish of Strood for people to discover, are adding a creative twist to one church's festive outreach. Read more

Mobile Cathedral

Church schools help Rochester Cathedral sparkle with their Christmas mobile designs. Read more

Diocesan Update
All you need to know this month from the Diocese and National Church

New vision launched

Hundreds gathered at Rochester Cathedral to celebrate the launch of Called Together, the new five year vision for the Diocese of Rochester. Events in each archdeaconry will take place early in the New Year. Read more.

Hope in Rochester - 2018
Throughout 2018, the Diocese will be helping inspire, encourage, upskill and resource churches to be more confident in sharing the hope they have in Jesus with their communities through their words and actions. With a variety of workshops, courses and events planned, there will be lots of ways to get involved. Read more

Share your story
We hope you're enjoying the Christmas edition of Link. From January we want to share more of your news and stories for If you have something you think others would like to know about then get in touch to: editorial@rochester.anglican.org
We also have our Facebook and Twitter feeds, where we can share news too, so it is definitely worth getting in touch.

Bishop's Guidelines: Calling all clergy. Got a question about your stipend? Need to know what happens if you are called for Jury service? Then the updated Bishop's guidelines are for you. Find them here
New A Church Near You: National Church has launched a new look for this popular site. Read more

Resources

Top resources to support you in your work, life and faith - or just to share with others.

#GodWithUs
The National Church's Advent Campaign, #GodWithUs is now in full swing. You can still sign up for daily reflections and new videos are being regularly posted on the website. More here.

Home for Good
Home for Good is a Christian organisation that campaigns to ensure that every child who needs one, has a home. This video shows how 'welcome to the stranger' is at the heart of the Christmas story.

Events and Training

Stewardship Training - Become more confident in running stewardship campaigns. Sessions on 24th Jan and 6 February. More here

Vision and Aims

Growing Disciples - one of our three priorities

Watch: Allie shares his story of growing his prayer life
Pssst! Have you heard about JustOne? Read more
Receive Called Together booklets or bookmarks to share in your churches. Just email: CalledTogether@rochester.anglican.org

Vacancies and appointments

Positions vacant in each archdeaconry

Lay and Volunteer posts

New appointments in the Diocese:

Mell Jemmett Vicar at Lamorbey, Holy Redeemer from 08.11.17
Emma Young Vicar at Darent Valley from 19.11.17
Johnny Douglas Vicar at Swanley St Paul & Hextable St Peter (S) from 29.01.18
Alison Healy Associate Vicar at Sidcup St John; Footscray from TBC
Jane Winter Diocesan Formation, Learning & Discipleship Facilitator from 01.01.2018