In recent weeks the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis were celebrating in Rome a relationship that was initiated by…
Brexit – Now is not the time for Reconciliation
The die is cast. The United Kingdom will be negotiating its way out of the EU – though, with Scotland…
Pentecost Reflection – Breaking through Walls and Barriers
I recently visited Berlin for the first time and was struck by the fact that the Berlin Wall, which divided…
Easter Reflection 2016
I have been fortunate to visit Israel and Palestine on a number of occasions. In a conversation with a senior…
Epiphany Reflection
One of the many highlights of my time as Bishop of Tonbridge was spending Epiphany (5th - 6th January) in…
Christmas Message 2015
I was recently in a department store and was delighted to hear a well-rehearsed Salvation Army band playing Christmas music.…
Celebrating Marriage in Style
Over the last year I have been to three weddings. A Zimbabwean wedding at which I officiated (in Southend). A…
Assisted Dying Bill 2015
Letter Sent To Rt.Hon Michael Fallon And Other MPs In The Diocese Of Rochester Dear Michael, Assisted Dying Bill I…
Drought Appeal for the Dioceses of Mpwapwa and Kondoa, Tanzania
Letter To The Diocese Of Rochester From The Bishops Of Rochester And Tonbridge Dear Brothers and Sisters Tanzania Drought Appeal…
Challenging Poverty Conference
A Conference Organised By The Diocese Of Rochester Conference Brief Christians are already in relationship with the poor because they…
Easter Message 2015
Challenging Death - Challenging Poverty He prayed for strength that he might achieve; He was made weak that he might…
Retirement as Bishop of Tonbridge
It was announced today that I shall be retiring as Bishop of Tonbridge in the autumn. My final service will…
A New Chapter for the Church in Estonia
On 2nd February 1920, the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed between Estonia and Soviet Russia ending the Estonian War of Independence. …
Crossing the Rubicon – The Church of England’s First Female Bishop
As I was crossing the River Ouse on my way to York Minster, I reflected on how the Church of…
Christmas Message 2014
I have seen a number of nativity scenes over the last few weeks, but the most beautiful and moving was…
Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red
‘Blood swept lands and seas of red’ is the title of the art work by Paul Cummins which has adorned…
‘Assisted Dying’ will rise again. Are we prepared?
The news is, quite rightly, being dominated by events in Gaza and Israel, and the plight of Christians in Iraq.…
Reconciliation: Journey of a Lifetime – Book Promotion
Here are occasions when Brian Castle’s Reconciliation: Journey of a Lifetime will be promoted: Thursday 3rd July At Burrswood, Groombridge, Kent …
Easter Message 2014
Orthodox Christian representations of the resurrection, to be found on icons and wall paintings, are powerful illustrations of reconciliation. The…
LENT QUIET DAYS 2014
The Bishop of Tonbridge is offering three Quiet Days during Lent. All (both lay and ordained) are welcome to attend. Thursday…
