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…
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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.…
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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 …
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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…
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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. …
Bishop Brian Castle 