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.…
Read More ‘Assisted Dying’ will rise again. Are we prepared?
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 …
Read More Reconciliation: Journey of a Lifetime – Book Promotion
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…
Flooding – Waters of Chaos
When the flood came for Noah, he was prepared. He was able to take his family and animals into the…
Zimbabwe Anglicans prepare for women’s ordination with CofE visit
Bishop of Harare Chad Gandiya has expressed his gratitude for a recent visit to his dioceseby three women priests from…
Read More Zimbabwe Anglicans prepare for women’s ordination with CofE visit
Christmas Message 2013
It was improvised and haphazard. Nothing was ready or prepared. It happened in the most unlikely of places. Nobody would…
November: Month for Remembering
November is a month for remembering. On 1st November, All Saints’ Day, the Church remembers the past heroes of the faith. …
Psychology for Pastoral Contexts
Psychology for Pastoral Contexts written by Jessica Rose and published by SCM is a book worth reading for those interested in…
Pentecost Message
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the followers of Jesus Christ and their lives were turned…
Easter Message 2013
In a conversation in Bethlehem, a Palestinian friend, who works on conflict resolution and reconciliation in the West Bank, spoke…
New Archbishop of Tanzania
The Bishop of Mpwapwa, Tanzania, Jacob Chimeledya, is to be the next Archbishop of Tanzania. Mpwapwa is a partner diocese…
‘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…
Read More ‘IF there is enough food for everyone, what can be done to reduce hunger?’
Bishop Brian Castle 