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Abundant Bradwell

30 June 2026

The Church of England Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) has committed to support mission in the Bradwell Episcopal Area of South Essex.

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Lichfield stone to become lasting symbol of faith and shared heritage at Bradwell Chapel

26 June 2026

The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the Dean of Chelmsford, the Very Revd Dr Jessica Martin, have travelled to Lichfield Cathedral to collect a stone that will become part of the altar at St Peter’s Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea.

Cathedral Day Chaplains

Cathedral Day Chaplains: a caring pastoral presence for visitors and the wider community

25 June 2026

The Chelmsford Cathedral Day Chaplains are a valued volunteer ministry offering welcome, a listening ear and prayerful support to all who visit the Cathedral.

Bradwell Chapel

Hundreds of children to take part in the annual Bradwell Schools’ Pilgrimage

22 June 2026

Around 500 pupils are expected to visit St Peter-on-the-Wall Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea, for the annual Bradwell Schools’ Pilgrimage.

Lent Appeal 2026

Donations open until 1 July for Bishop’s Lent Appeal supporting communities in our linked partner dioceses in Kenya

19 June 2026

The Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal has raised over £10,000 for Anglican Development Services of Mt Kenya East to support their work in response to climate change and in environmental conservation across our linked partner dioceses in Kenya.

Armed Forces Covenant Service

Diocese of Chelmsford signs Armed Forces Covenant

18 June 2026

On Monday 15 June, a service of Choral Evensong was held at Chelmsford Cathedral at which the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Dean of Chelmsford and the Diocesan Secretary signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Diocese of Chelmsford. 

Church of England

Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices

18 June 2026

The Church of England has apologised for its role in post-war historical adoption practices.

Kemi Ademola

Empowering the Windrush Generation: local Mother’s Union leader makes a difference

16 June 2026

Kemi Ademola, Branch Leader of Leyton Emmanuel Mothers’ Union, has been recognised with an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours List.

Bishop Guli

Refugee Week 2026 - a reflection from the Bishop of Chelmsford

15 June 2026

A reflection for Refugee Week 2026 from the Bishop of Chelmsford

Meeting

A joint statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Archdeacon of West Ham and Rabbis from Jewish communities in East London and Essex

11 June 2026

On Sunday 7 June, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the Archdeacon of West Ham, the Venerable Mike Power, met with local Rabbis to express their solidarity at a time of rising antisemitism in the UK and around the world. Following the meeting they agreed a joint statement.

Bishop Lynne Safeguarding Service 2026

Annual Service of Thanksgiving for all involved in Safeguarding - sermon by Bishop Lynne

11 June 2026

On Monday 8 June people from across Chelmsford Diocese, many of them Parish Safeguarding Officers,  gathered at Chelmsford Cathedral for the Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Recommitment for all thoseinvolved in the work of Safegaurding in our Diocese.

Maxine Paul

Chelmsford Diocese Mothers’ Union President undertakes Midday Prayer Challenge to mark 150th anniversary

9 June 2026

On Ascension Day, Chelmsford Diocesan Mothers' Union President, Maxine Paul, joined Chelmsford Cathedral Mothers' Union members for her 150th anniversary prayer challenge.

Lay Ministry Celebration

Diocesan celebration of lay ministry service to be held in July

8 June 2026

The Diocesan Lay Ministry Celebration Service is taking place this July at Chelmsford Cathedral.

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