Area Dean appointments in Saffron Walden and St Osyth
5 May 2026
The Rev’d Gary Fleming will be the next Area Dean of Saffron Walden and the Rev’d Sharon Guest will be the next Area Dean of St Osyth.
The Renters Rights Act
1 May 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford and Church of England Lead Bishop for Housing has written an article about the Renters Rights Act which has come into force today.
Bishop of Chelmsford accepts invitation to be the President of the Association for Promoting Retreats
29 April 2026
Commenting on her appointment, Bishop Guli said: “I am delighted to accept this invitation to become the next President…
The Rev’d Canon Rod Reid runs the London Marathon for Mid and North Essex MIND
28 April 2026
After the race, which took place on Sunday 26 April, Rod said: "On the race itself, well brutal, doesn't cover…
‘Good Soil’ Rural Ministry Conference - last chance to book
27 April 2026
A Conference for Clergy and LLMs in Rural Multi-Parish Ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
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.
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.