The latest edition of the diocesan magazine, Together, is now available online.
Find out about the sporty church initiative in Chatham engaging with those who might not usually associate with the Church.
We explore how people are taking part in the Living in Love and Faith conversation, and we discover the beautiful tapestry, which after twenty-years of dedication, has been restored to Rochester Cathedral.
Plus we have our usual great mix of news and personal faith stories.
Plans are underway for the 7th annual Thy Kingdom Come – the global ecumenical prayer event, initiated by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York – taking place from Ascension to Pentecost (26May to 5June).
This year, the campaign will host an online launch event on 28 February at midday - unveiling resources and plans for this year’s campaign.
Mothering Sunday can be a day of many mixed emotions and experiences, which can make it difficult for churches to navigate.
Christian fostering and adoption charity, Home for Good, want to equip churches to be welcoming and sensitive places for all individuals and families.
Download their free PDF for ideas, videos and a new congregational prayer that you can use in full or adapt to your setting on Sunday 27 March 2022.
National Day of Reflection
In 2021, churches across the country marked the anniversary of the beginning of the first lockdown, joining their communities in a minute to reflect and a moment to connect.
This year, Marie Curie are asking partner organisations including the Church of England to connect with the bereaved and to be beacons of hope.
Taking place on 23 March, churches can get involved to support people locally in very simple ways.
Children, Young People and Families Network Zoom, Thursday 24 February, 7pm to 9pm
If you would welcome support, guidance and advice with your ministry and outreach to children, young people and families, then the Children and Young People's Mission and Ministry Team would be delighted to see you at their next Network Zoom.
It is open to anyone connected to Children or Young People's ministry.
This is an opportunity to network, glean some fresh ideas, be supported in your ministry, and to look ahead to Lent and Easter.
Churchwarden: leading worship, various dates February/March
Did you know that as a Churchwarden, if the incumbent/Priest in Charge is unavailable - and there are no other clergy or licensed lay ministers/Readers available – you would have authority to lead the service?
In this dedicated training for churchwardens, you will gain an overview of how a service of worship is planned: what is essential, what is optional, and some resources that can be easily used at short notice.
Churches regularly publish detailed information about their venues and events which, whilst useful for their congregation and community, can also be useful for another audience - those wishing to undertake a hostile act against their venue, event, or people.
Learn about the small, simple changes they can employ to help protect colleagues, parishioners, and visitors.
The training will be led by Alan Burns, Counter-Terrorism Security Advisor for North Kent, Swale & Medway, to discover
Parish Administrators are often on the front line of parish ministry responding to all kinds of enquiries, from baptisms through to building repairs.
The work of an administrator is skilled and requires great sensitivity. It can often be a lonely role, everyone expects an answer from you but you may have no one to turn to for advice.
This day aims to give them the space to engage with God and to affirm them in their ministry.
Led by Archdeacon Andy Wooding Jones. Cost £20. Please bring your own lunch.
Many of the national teams are producing fantastic webinars and resources to help church leaders and laity reflect on a number of important issues.
From the environment and generous giving, to evangelism, life events and digital.
It can be overwhelming, but don't miss out. Sign up to regular mailings from each team as well as see all their forthcoming webinars on the links below:
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