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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

Rod attended this service, which welcomed Bishop Viv to her new diocese, on 20 October.

Rod spoke on ‘Being Anglican within the Church of England as part of a session entitled: What Makes us Anglican. He shared the stage with Bishop Andy Lines, Anglican Mission in England and Archbishop Peter Jensen – former Archbishop of Sydney, Australia. Rod is pictured here with Peter Jensen.

Rod spoke on ‘Being Anglican within the Church of England as part of a session entitled: What Makes us Anglican. He shared the stage with Bishop Andy Lines, Anglican Mission in England and Archbishop Peter Jensen – former Archbishop of Sydney, Australia. Rod is pictured here with Andy Lines.