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Churches and worshipping communities

The Diocese of Chelmsford brings together more than 500 Church of England churches and worshipping communities across Essex and East London.

We are the second largest Diocese in the country in terms of population serving a population of more than 3 million people. We celebrate our huge diversity in terms of geography, demography, ethnicity, culture and church tradition.

A church near you 

Wherever you live, there is a Church of England church that is always there for you through life’s biggest moments – and at other times togo.  

Serving local communities

Our churches and worshipping communities are at the heart of their local communities across Essex and East London. This has particularly been the case in recent years as many of our communities have faced extraordinary challenges as a consequence of the COVID 19 pandemic and the current cost of living crisis. 

The news stories below provide an example of the work that they do. 


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Latest news from our churches and schools

Barking Area Team and Crisis

Bishop Lynne and members of the Barking Area Team join walk to support housing charity, Crisis

6 October 2025

Bishop Lynne and members of the Barking Area Team join walk to support housing charity, Crisis.

Parish of Wanstead and Bishop Lynne

Team from the Parish of Wanstead walks to Canterbury to save their church tower

26 September 2025

A group of walkers from the Parish of Wanstead walked from Wanstead to the doors of Canterbury Cathedral.

Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution

Church of England school featured in Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution Documentary

23 September 2025

William Ford Church of England Primary School, Dagenham were featured on Channel 4's Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution, with TV personality and chef, Jamie Oliver.

Three Peaks

Members of the Junior Christian Club at St Mary’s Church Kelvedon complete the Three Peaks Challenge

19 September 2025

During Spring 2025, three young people from the St Mary's Church Kelvedon Junior Christian Club completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for the church.

Fellowship Afloat

Chelmsford Deanery Youth Weekend at Fellowship Afloat

17 September 2025

During Summer 2025, young people from the Chelmsford Deanery spent a weekend at the Fellowship Afloat lightship ‘Trinity’ in Tollesbury.

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Ordination of Deacons 2025

15 September 2025

Ordination services There were three services held at, 11am, 2pm and 4.30pm.  The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr…