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Difference is a course that can be run to explore following Jesus in a conflicted world.
We live in a messy, divided world – from the level of global conflict right down to our own relationships.
Difference equips you to cross divides, navigate disagreement and pursue a just and flourishing world.
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We’re inviting you to join Springfield Church as our Media Pioneer, playing a key role in our Pioneering Project as we develop pathways to faith on the Roundshaw Estate and support estate churches across the Diocese of Southwark.

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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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🙏#TodayWePray for St Katharine w St Bartholomew, Bermondsey: Vicar Egerton Gbonda & Congregation
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons and people of the Diocese of Taita-Taveta, The Anglican Church of Kenya
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February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Happy retirement to The Revd Canon Jim Rosenthal as he prepares to retire to the Hospital of St Nicholas in Salisbury. Yesterday, Bishop Christopher joined the congregation on the eve of Candelmass for more heartfelt farewells at Christ The King, Salfords.
February 2, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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On Candlemas🙏#TodayWePray for St James & St Anne Bermondsey (United Benefice)
#Pray for The Salmon Centre & St James Primary School
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons and people of Te Pihopatanga o Te, Tairawhiti, The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
Stone churches with tall pointed steeples surrounded by green trees under a blue sky.
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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On Fourth Sunday of Epiphany (Month of Celebration of Lay Ministries)🙏#TodayWePray for Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Deanery: Charles Moore (Area Dean); Ruth Reid (Lay Chair) & Adrian Greenwood (Reader)(PTO)
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons and people of The Church of England.
List of churches in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe including St Anne, St Augustine, and Holy Trinity among others.
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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⛵Royal Naval Chaplaincy wants to recruit superb leaders who can underpin, build and sustain the spiritual foundations of our sailors, officers and Royal Marines, for both Regular (full time) and Reserve (part time) Commission.
👉Read more here🔗 https://ow.ly/7kHt50Y5Xa1
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for Welcare within our Diocese, for parents and carers, and for the difficulties of bringing up children and dealing with family problems
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of Te Pihopatanga o Te Tai Tokerau – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
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January 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for all who hold PTOs in the Diocese
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Diocese of Tabora – The Anglican Church of Tanzania
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January 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Air That I Breathe
In conversation with Dr Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
📆Friday 6 Feb⏰7-9pm
Canvas & Cream, 18 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HF
Promotional poster for 'Air That I Breathe' event featuring Dr Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah discussing her daughter Ella and climate advocacy.
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for Pray for all the Churchwardens in the Diocese
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Diocese of Sydney – The Anglican Church of Australia
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January 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Join us in prayer today, on the Confirmation of Election of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏
A PRAYER FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF ELECTION OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY Almighty God, you call your Church in every age to proclaim the Gospel of Christ: look with mercy upon your servant Sarah, and grant that, as deacon, she may care for those in need, as priest, sustain us with the ministry of word and sacrament, and as bishop, guard the faith and build up the body of Christ in holiness. Give her wisdom and kindness that as archbishop, she may promote unity, seek truth, and lead us in the way of righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for the Woolwich Episcopal Area Anglican Ecumenical Borough, Dean
Edward Collier (Southwark)
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon - The Church in Wales
Collage of six photographs (all by Kleon3) of public art in Woolwich, SE London, UK. From left to right, top to bottom: 1) Crimean War Memorial at the Royal Artillery Barracks' parade ground; 2) Lioness resting pawn on urn, or Tom Cribbs memorial, Saint Mary's Gardens; 3) Statue of Nike, goddess of victory, by Pavlos Angelos Kougioumtzis, at the Main Guardhouse, Royal Arsenal; 4) Second Boer War Memorial, near St George's Garrison Church, Grand Depot Road; 5) Street Life, by Michael Craig-Martin in Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station; 6) World War I Memorial, Cadogan Road, Royal Arsenal.
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Air That I Breathe’ Art Exhibition Now Open
Curated by Dr Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, the exhibition runs until Saturday 21 st February at:
Canvas & Cream, 18 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HF.
Call ahead to check opening times: 020 8699 9589
Exhibition Flyer for Air that I Breath exhibition
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Last night St John's Church Redhill hosted the Archdeacon of Reigate's Welcome Service. If you couldn't make the service, you can watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELrO28mzkY0
January 27, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for St Swithun, Lewisham (Hither Green): Stephen Sichel (Priest in Charge); Leon Clarke (Reader) & Congregation.
#Pray for St Stephen’s CofE Primary School
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of The Diocese of Del Surest – La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Yesterday, Rosemarie Mallett visited Christ The King, Salfords for a joyful Sunday morning mass. One of three services to wish a fond farewell and happy retirement to parish priest, The Revd Canon Jim Rosenthal.
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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@ctslondon.bsky.social Leaders gathered in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 to share stories and pray.
Archbishop John Wilson helped us ponder Mary, the Incarnation, and 'One Body, One Spirit'. @southwark.anglican.org @methodist.org.uk @urc.org.uk @churchesengland.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Remembering in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity #wpcu2026 a recent joint Confirmation Service at the William Temple Church in Thamesmead, alongside Rev Cristina Cipriani (Southern Synod @urc.org.uk), and Rev Jonathan Dean (London District @methodist.org.uk). Such joy! @southwark.anglican.org
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Richard Ellis (Warden), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Wychcroft Retreat Centre in The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org #retreat #prayeroftheweek
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January 26, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for the ministry of St Stephen with St Mark, Lewisham, for Vicar Michael Bailey, Assistant Priest Peter Hudson, Lindsay McKenna and Stephen Wilson
#Pray for Stephen’s CofE Primary School
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Diocese of Sur – Iglesia Anglicana de Chile
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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3rd Sunday of Epiphany
🙏#TodayWePray for the life and ministry of St Mary the Virgin, Lewisham and the work they do to support mental health in the local community.
#Pray for St Mary’s CofE School
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of Iglesia Anglicana de Chile
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for The Good Shepherd, Lee. #Pray for Revd Christopher Henriette, Readers Nick Shepherd and Cherry Murdoch and Laurie Stuart
#Pray for Trinity CofE School
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Diocese of Sunyani – The Church of the Province of West Africa
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January 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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🙏#TodayWePray for St Margaret of Antioch, Lee and for the dedicated volunteers who make the life and ministry of St Margaret's possible.
#Pray for St Margaret’s Lee CofE School
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Diocese of Port Sudan Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan
January 23, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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🙏#TodayWePray for the life and ministry of St Mildred's, Lee.
#Pray for: Tom Lake, Daphne Clifton, Anna Mills, Stella Gill, Pauline Leslie, Kay Nicholls and David Nicholls
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Diocese of Sul Occidental – Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
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January 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Difference is a course that can be run to explore following Jesus in a conflicted world.
We live in a messy, divided world – from the level of global conflict right down to our own relationships.
Difference equips you to cross divides, navigate disagreement and pursue a just and flourishing world.
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM