CONFIRMATION AT DUNDONALD CHURCH
30th July 2019
Bishop Rod confirmed 3 people at Dundonald Church in south west London on 21st July. Rod’s sermon was on Hebrews 11: 29-40 – Faith survives success & failure.
ORDINATION AND CONFIRMATION AT ST GILES NORMANTON, DERBY
8th July 2019
Bishop Rod visited St Giles on 7th July to take both an ordination and a confirmation. In the morning Steve Boswell was ordained presbyter and Will Eley was ordained deacon. In the evening Bishop Rod confirmed 10 candidates.
Confirmation at St Nicholas Sevenoaks
27th March 2019
Rod confirmed 36 people at a service at St Nicholas Sevenoaks on 24th March. Candidates came from St Nicholas, St Mary Kemsing, St Mary Riverhead and St Katharine Knockholt. Rod preached on Ephesians 3: 14-21.
Baptism and Confirmation at St John Wimborne
28th February 2019
Rod led a service of baptism and confirmation at St John Wimborne on 24th February. He is pictured here with one of the candidates.
Grace Greenwich licensing as a BMO
20th February 2019
Grace Church Greenwich was licensed as a BMO at a service on 3rd February. Bishop Christopher, bishop of Southwark and Bishop Rod were both present. Bishop Christopher took the licensing and Rod preached. Pictured, from left to right: Rt Revd Dr Karowei Dorgu, Bishop of Woolwich; Rt Revd Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maidstone; Revd Dr
Why Get Ordained event at Oak Hill College
1st February 2019
Rod joined Johnny Juckes, President of Oak Hill, at this event for those thinking of being ordained in the Church of England. The event was held at Oak Hill College and is being repeated in Manchester on 2nd February 2019.
Accommodation is not Guidance
20th December 2018
On Tuesday 11th December the House of Bishops published ‘Pastoral Guidance for use in conjunction with the Affirmation of Baptismal Faith in the context of gender transition.’ Whilst sharing the desire to show pastoral care, the content of the Guidance causes me deep concern and I support the request from the Bishops of the Society
Licensing of Rob Hudson as Vicar of St Peter’s Harold Wood
17th December 2018
Rod took part in this licensing service, alongside Bishop Peter, Bishop of Barking and others from Chelmsford Diocese, on 19 Nov. Rob was previously Associate Minister at Harold Wood.
Visit to All Nations College
5th November 2018
Rod visited All Nations College on 29th Oct to meet staff and students and find out about the programmes on offer. He is pictured in the All Nations dining room with the Vice-Principal, The Rev Dr VJ Samkutty. The photograph was taken by the Principal, Andy Dipper.