Celebrating our latest Catalyst Course Graduates
14 July 2026
Our latest Catalyst Course Graduates - seventeen children’s and youth ministry workers and volunteers from across Chelmsford Diocese - celebrated graduation at Ridley Hall on 16 May.
Bishop’s Lent Appeal Raises Over £11,000
9 July 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal raised £11,322.82 to support the work of the Anglican Development Services of Mt Kenya East in responding to climate change and in environmental conservation across our five linked partner dioceses in Kenya.
Diocesan Celebration of Lay Ministry
5 July 2026
The Diocesan Lay Ministry Celebration Service took place on Sunday, 5 July at Chelmsford Cathedral. We gathered as a Diocese to celebrate the variety of Lay Ministries in our places of worship, communities and schools across Essex and East London.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Refugee Week 2026 - a reflection from the Bishop of Chelmsford
15 June 2026
A reflection for Refugee Week 2026 from the Bishop of Chelmsford
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.