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    Travelling Well Together – Sustaining Ministry

    A conversation about how we can be an enduring missional presence in Essex and East London in the times and context in which God has placed us.

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    The Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal 2026

    Supporting climate resilience and environmental conservation in our linked partner dioceses in Kenya.

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    WePray June - August

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Support for Parishes

Information and resources to support parishes and worshipping communities

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Support for Ministers

Information and resources to support clergy and licensed lay ministers

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Current vacancies

Priest in Charge of St Leonard’s, Lexden

Location: Colchester

We are a faithful and prayerful community that loves to worship and serve God rooted in a  liberal…

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Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Diocese of Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford

The Diocese of Chelmsford is one of the largest and most diverse dioceses in the Church of England,…

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Children, Families and Youth Adviser* – The Mustard Seed Team & Bradwell Episcopal Area

Location: Chelmsford

[*specialism to be determined on candidate’s experience]

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