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January 06, 2021

Epiphany in Lockdown

January 06, 2021/ Lesley Olley
Epiphany in Lockdown

The Rev’d Canon Dr Gordon Giles shares a reflection for Epiphany in lockdown. Click this post to view.

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January 06, 2021/ Lesley Olley/
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October 09, 2020

Saint's Days by the Rev'd Canon Dr Gordon Giles→

October 09, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Saint's Days by the Rev'd Canon Dr Gordon Giles

A collection of short videos revealing some interesting details about our saints. Presented by our Canon Chancellor, Rev Gordon Giles.

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September 11, 2020

A Reflection for Sunday morning

September 11, 2020/ Lesley Olley
A Reflection for Sunday morning

In the last of his current series, Revd Canon Gordon Giles bids us Adieu until the next time, knowing that we rejoice in our continued relationship with Jesus through worship. Watch here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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September 11, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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August 30, 2020

A Reflection for Sunday morning

August 30, 2020/ Lesley Olley
A Reflection for Sunday morning

In his reflection for Sunday 30 August, the Revd Canon Chancellor Gordon Giles talks of the Grace and of the Peace. Watch here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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August 23, 2020

A Reflection for Sunday morning

August 23, 2020/ Lesley Olley
A Reflection for Sunday morning

Join the Revd Canon Gordon Giles’ for this Sunday’s reflection on Blessings as he reminds us that it is Christ who heals, comforts, strengthens and blesses us. Watch here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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August 23, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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August 16, 2020

A Reflection for Sunday morning

August 16, 2020/ Lesley Olley
A Reflection for Sunday morning

Join the Revd Canon Gordon Giles’ for this Sunday’s reflection on Blessings as he reminds us that it is Christ who heals, comforts, strengthens and blesses us. Watch here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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August 16, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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August 09, 2020

A Reflection for Sunday morning

August 09, 2020/ Lesley Olley
A Reflection for Sunday morning

Join the Revd Canon Gordon Giles for his blessings reflection. This week Gordon talks about the meaning behind then blessing of the body of Christ. Watch here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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August 09, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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August 02, 2020

A Reflection for Sunday morning

August 02, 2020/ Lesley Olley
A Reflection for Sunday morning

Join Canon Chancellor Gordon Giles as he shares this Sunday’s Blessings reflection. Watch here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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August 02, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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July 26, 2020

A reflection for Sunday morning

July 26, 2020/ Lesley Olley
A reflection for Sunday morning

Join our new Canon Chancellor Gordon Giles as he shares some reflections on Blessings. Watch here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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July 26, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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July 19, 2020

Sunday Reflection by the Venerable Paul Wright

July 19, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by the Venerable Paul Wright

Do join the Ven Paul Wright as he reflects on our need to remind the world to be hopeful and to live our lives in the knowledge that God loves us and we matter. Watch here and on Facebook at 8.30am

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July 19, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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July 12, 2020

Sunday Reflection by Priest Vicar Ade Lawal

July 12, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by Priest Vicar Ade Lawal

This morning our Sunday reflection is delivered by Priest Vicar Ade Lawal. Watch here and on Facebook at 8.30am

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July 12, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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July 05, 2020

Sunday Reflection by The Very Reverend Dean Philip Hesketh

July 05, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by The Very Reverend Dean Philip Hesketh

This morning our Sunday reflection is delivered by The Very Revd Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester, here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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July 05, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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June 28, 2020

Sunday Reflection by The Reverend Canon Ralph Godsall

June 28, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by The Reverend Canon Ralph Godsall

This morning our Sunday reflection is delivered by The Revd Canon Ralph Godsall here and on Facebook at 9.30am

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June 28, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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June 21, 2020

Sunday Reflection for the second Sunday after Trinity by Canon Precentor Matthew Rushton

June 21, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection for the second Sunday after Trinity by Canon Precentor Matthew Rushton

Canon Precentor Matthew Rushton reflects on Fathers’ Day and reminds us who should be in our “Faith Bubble”. Join Matthew live on Facebook at 9.30am

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June 21, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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June 14, 2020

Sunday Reflection by Revd Canon Gordon Giles, Canon Chancellor-designate

June 14, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by Revd Canon Gordon Giles, Canon Chancellor-designate

We welcome our Revd Canon Gordon Giles, Canon Chancellor-designate who delivers a reflection for Sunday 14th June. Join Gordon live on Facebook at 9.30am

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June 14, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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June 07, 2020

Sunday Reflection by Revd Canon Sue Brewer

June 07, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by Revd Canon Sue Brewer

The Revd Canon Sue Brewer provides us with this Sunday’s reflection. Join Sue live on Facebook at 9.30am

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May 31, 2020

Sunday Reflection by Revd Canon Chris Dench

May 31, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by Revd Canon Chris Dench

The Revd Canon Chris Dench provides us with this Sunday’s reflection. Join Chris live on Facebook at 9.30am

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May 31, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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May 24, 2020

Sunday Reflection by Revd Ade Lawal

May 24, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Sunday Reflection by Revd Ade Lawal

The Revd Ade Lawal provides us with this Sunday’s reflection. Join Ade live on Facebook at 9.30am

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May 24, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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May 17, 2020

Dean Philip's Reflection

May 17, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Dean Philip's Reflection

Dean Philip Hesketh provides this week's Reflection. He looks ahead to the Gospel reading for this coming Sunday, in which Jesus prepares the disciples for his departure and return to heaven (John 17).

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May 17, 2020/ Lesley Olley/
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