Statement in Response to the Rise of Antisemitism in Britain
21 April 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford has joined the Bishops of Gloucester, Norwich and Southwark in publishing a joint statement in response to the rise of antisemitism in Britain.
Canon Michaela Southworth announces she will be leaving her role as Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer in September 2026
20 April 2026
The Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance (CDBF), Canon Michaela Southworth has announced that she will be leaving her role at the end of September this year after five years in post.
Lambing Service celebrated at St Mary’s Stapleford Tawney
20 April 2026
The Theydon Parishes held their annual Lambing Service on Palm Sunday - blessing new lambs and to give thanks to all those who work on the land.
‘Good Soil’ Rural Ministry Conference - further details published
13 April 2026
A Conference for Clergy and LLMs in Rural Multi-Parish Ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
The Revd Dawn Butcher appointed as Area Dean of Brentwood
13 April 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford has announced that the next Area Dean of Brentwood will be the Revd Dawn Butcher.
Bishop Guli’s Easter Day Sermon
5 April 2026
Easter Day Sermon 5 April 2026, by the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani.
Bishop Guli’s Lent and Holy Week Pilgrimage 2026
31 March 2026
This year, Bishop Guli is walking the Barking Area Art Trail for her Lent and Holy Week Pilgrimage.
Growing together in Boreham: two congregations come together in faith and friendship to serve the local community
30 March 2026
Since 2024, St Andrew’s, Boreham, has shared its services, on the second Sunday of each month, with the Pentecostal Congregation - Word Alive Chapel, Boreham.
Pupils at Chrishall Primary School Shine on Stage with iSingPOP
26 March 2026
Pupils at Chrishall Primary School enjoyed a visit from the iSingPOP team in December 2025.
Chaplaincy at West Ham United Football Club
23 March 2026
The Revd Philip Wright writes about his ministry as Chaplain at West Ham United Football Club.
Diocesan Synod, March 2026 - Presidential Address
21 March 2026
The Presidential Address to the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, 21 March 2026, by the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford.
Bishop Guli’s question in the House of Lords on the situation in Lebanon
19 March 2026
On 19 March the Bishop of Chelmsford the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani asked an oral question in the House of Lords regarding the situation in Lebanon.