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April 08, 2021

Public art on display outside Rochester Cathedral

April 08, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Public art on display outside Rochester Cathedral

Medway Council have commissioned five statues illustrating the important coronavirus (Covid-19) messages. Two of these statues are on display just outside the Cathedral by the War Memorial.

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April 08, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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April 04, 2021

An Easter message from the Dean

April 04, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
An Easter message from the Dean

Reflecting on the past year this Easter Sunday

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April 04, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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April 01, 2021

Services at Rochester Cathedral

April 01, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Services at Rochester Cathedral

Updated 13th May 2021

Details of services at Rochester Cathedral

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April 01, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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April 01, 2021

Vacancy: Office Administrator - Friends of Rochester Cathedral Deadline - Monday 19th April

April 01, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Vacancy: Office Administrator - Friends of Rochester Cathedral  Deadline - Monday 19th April

Looking for a local part time job and have enthusiasm and experience of running a small office? Then this is a rare opportunity to join the Friends of Rochester Cathedral to provide a range of administrative support to the Treasurer and Chair.

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April 01, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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March 25, 2021

Webinar - COVID-19 Vaccine enforcement- what are the rules?

March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Webinar - COVID-19 Vaccine enforcement- what are the rules?

Watch a presentation with Brachers on Covid enforcement at work.

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March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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March 25, 2021

Webinar - Business made simple, invite people into your story

March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Webinar - Business made simple, invite people into your story

Register now for the next Business Guild webinar by ebusiness Coaching’s Paul McCartney.

March 31st 12.30pm

Register here

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March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
Business Guild
March 25, 2021

Webinar - Rory Sutherland speaks

March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Webinar - Rory Sutherland speaks

Rory Sutherland is one of the most influential advertising professionals in the world today and a Cathedral Patron.

April 22nd, 6pm

Register here

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March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
Business Guild
March 25, 2021

The Benefits of Nature for Health - Dr Caroline Jessel

March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
The Benefits of Nature for Health - Dr Caroline Jessel

A presentation given for members of the Business Guild on the 13th January 2021

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March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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March 25, 2021

National Day of Reflection marked at Rochester Cathedral

March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
National Day of Reflection marked at Rochester Cathedral

We look back on the last year at Rochester Cathedral

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March 25, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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March 23, 2021

Ribbons for remembrance

March 23, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Ribbons for remembrance

We are encouraging people to mark National Reflection Day on March 23rd by tying a single ribbon on the railings outside the Cathedral or on the historic Catalpa tree. The ribbons are an act of remembrance and a sign of hope. The ribbons will be added to and remain in place until Pentecost.

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March 23, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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March 22, 2021

Easter and Holy Week at Rochester Cathedral

March 22, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Easter and Holy Week at Rochester Cathedral

Update 29th March Details of our Holy Week and Easter Services this April at Rochester Cathedral

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March 22, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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March 18, 2021

Global Recycling Day

March 18, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Global Recycling Day

Our spire will be lit green tonight (18th March) for Global Recycling Day

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March 18, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
March 11, 2021

Jesus, Safeguarding and the Tables in the Temple

March 11, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Jesus, Safeguarding and the Tables in the Temple

This article is drawn from a sermon preached by the Canon Chancellor on March 7th 2021 and touches on themes of safeguarding and abuse. If you are affected by it, do feel free to make contact with the Canon Chancellor who is the Cathedral’s Safeguarding Lead, or with any other appropriate organisation, for support and advice.

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March 11, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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March 04, 2021

Medieval wall mural reveals its secrets

March 04, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Medieval wall mural reveals its secrets

The history of medieval women at Rochester Cathedral begins to become clearer. Research into a medieval wall painting suggests it might be a unique survival from the 13th or 14th century.

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March 04, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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February 20, 2021

Kent landmarks to turn red for Encephalitis awareness

February 20, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Kent landmarks to turn red for Encephalitis awareness

Rochester Cathedral joins Canterbury’s Westgate Towers, Herne Bay Clock Tower and other locations worldwide in turning red on the evening of Monday, February 22, to help “shine a light” on a devastating brain condition.

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February 20, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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February 17, 2021

At Home in Lent

February 17, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
At Home in Lent

Daily reflections for Lent with Canon Gordon, our Canon Chancellor

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February 17, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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February 11, 2021

Prospective Chorister Q&A Session

February 11, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Prospective Chorister Q&A Session

Interested in becoming a chorister at Rochester Cathedral? Join our online Q&A at 10am on Saturday 13th February to find out more. Pre-booking essential

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February 11, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
February 01, 2021

#pause4prayer→

February 01, 2021/ Lesley Olley
#pause4prayer

During the month of February we are joining with the rest of the nation in the Archbishops of Canterbury and Yorks’ Call to Pray, Pause and Remember at 6pm each day.

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February 01, 2021/ Lesley Olley/ /Source
January 31, 2021

Blue Light Service

January 31, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Blue Light Service

In this ‘Blue Light Service’ arranged with the High Sheriff of Kent we recognise the work of the emergency services in Kent and Medway. and express our thanks for the incredible work they do serving and protecting our communities particularly at this time of pandemic.

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January 31, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
Special Livestream, livestream
January 28, 2021

HR Manager Vacancy: CLOSED

January 28, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
HR Manager Vacancy: CLOSED

We are looking for a part-time self-motivated HR professional to help us in all aspects of HR management

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January 28, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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