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Updates & Notices:
Review of the first five years of Bishop Rod’s ministry
Autumn 2020 marked the 5th anniversary of Bishop Rod’s consecration. He has published a review of his work in these five years, the text of which can be found HERE. If you would like to be sent a paper copy please contact the office.
Bishop Rod’s Advent 2020 newsletter can be found by clicking on the newsletter tab above.
Regional Meetings 2021
Bishop Rod will be holding a series of virtual Regional Meetings during the spring and early summer. These will focus on the theme of Facing the Challenges of:
(1) in a period of Covid-recovery
(2) to complementarian ministry
(3) to our evangelical sub-culture
(4) in engaging with LLF.
Attendance at these meetings is by invitation only. If you would like to join one of them please contact the office on [email protected]
They are being held on the following days:
- Tuesday 9th March for the South-West region
- Tuesday 23rd March for the Midlands region
- Wednesday 12th May for the South-East region
- Thursday 10th June for the Northern region
Safeguarding Statement
The Bishop of Maidstone is committed to the Church of England’s policy for safeguarding children, young people, those involved in domestic abuse, and vulnerable adults, but does not have responsibility for dealing with safeguarding queries arising in parishes or dioceses with which he works. These queries should be directed to the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser in the diocese in which the concern arises.
If you need help or advice regarding queries which fall outside this arrangement, please contact the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team: [email protected], 020 7898 1778
The Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding can be found on the Church of England’s website: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding.