The Bishop of Mpwapwa, Tanzania, Jacob Chimeledya, is to be the next Archbishop of Tanzania. Mpwapwa is a partner diocese…
When society regards victimhood as a virtue, remember that Jesus Christ was never a victim
At a time when society regards victimhood as a virtue, it is important to remember that Jesus Christ was never…
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Lent, Desert and Temptations
(Luke 4.1-13) Two years ago, I visited Egypt where I spent a short time with a religious community who lived…
Remembering and the Way we Remember is Crucial for Reconciliation
At the beginning of Desmond Tutu’s book No Future without Forgiveness, which narrates his experiences of chairing the Truth and…
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‘IF there is enough food for everyone, what can be done to reduce hunger?’
Rochester Launch Of ‘IF’ Campaign An enthusiastic group of people gathered in the grounds of Rochester Cathedral to launch and…
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Harare’s Day of Thanksgiving
It was a new experience for the Anglicans of Harare. There were no police blocking the entrance to their cathedral.…
Our Journeying and the Three Wise Men
(Ephesians 3.1-12;Matthew 2.1-12) I want to remind you of the story of three men, three celebrities of their time. …
New Year Message 2013
One of the great privileges in my role as a Bishop is that I visit a large number of communities…
Personal Transformation – The need to change within
The most powerful movement for reconciliation comes from within and is motivated by love. The Israeli organization Rabbis for Human…
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Midnight Eucharist 2012
(Isaiah 9.2-7;Hebrews 1.1-4;John.1.1-14) Last weekend, I was in Harare where our diocese of Rochester has had a close link relationship…
Christmas Message 2012
There appear to be more Christmas lights and displays on houses this year than in the past. Father Christmases going…
Harare moves into a New Future
Last Sunday (16th December) was a warm, sunny morning in Harare. Rain clouds were gathering, but they never came to anything. …
What do we mean by Reconciliation and is it achievable?
What do we mean by reconciliation? Is there not a danger that it is defined differently every time it is…
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Bells announcing hope and new possibility
Just over a week ago, I was in Jerusalem attending a magma, which is the synod of the diocese of…
The human soul cries out for reconciliation
The human soul cries out for reconciliation. This God-given cry starts within and reverberates around all of creation. We constantly…
Bishop Brian Castle 