Bishop Guli congratulates Bishop Timothy Menezes on his appointment as Roman Catholic Bishop of Brentwood
12 October 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has congratulated Bishop Timothy Menezes on his appointment as the next Roman Catholic Bishop of Brentwood.
INEQE Independent Safeguarding Audit - Survey for the Diocese of Chelmsford
8 October 2026
Take part in the INEQE Safeguarding Audit Survey
A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford after the Green Party adopts motion declaring Zionism to be racism
4 October 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has issued a statement after the Green Party adopted a motion declaring Zionism to be racism.
How the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard is Supporting Our Churches
30 September 2026
Graeme Eyre, Parish Safeguarding Officer at St Thomas’, Bradwell-on-Sea, and St James’, Dengie, shares how the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard has become an invaluable tool in helping to structure, monitor and strengthen safeguarding practice across both churches.
Ordination of Priests 2026
28 September 2026
On Saturday 26 September, twenty new priests were ordained at five services across Essex and East London.
Harwich Deanery Outreach at the Tendring Show
26 September 2026
Harwich Deanery churches welcomed visitors at the Tendring Show, offering hospitality, family activities and opportunities for conversation and prayer.
‘Called As We Are’ Exhibition Coming to Chelmsford Cathedral
24 September 2026
Chelmsford Cathedral is hosting 'Called As We Are', exhibition celebrating the faith and ministry of disabled, deaf and neurodivergent people in the Church of England.
Five new Honorary Canons Installed as Diocese says farewell to Diocesan Secretary Canon Michaela Southworth
23 September 2026
Five new Honorary Canons were Collated and Installed at Chelmsford Cathedral on Tuesday 22 September during a service of Choral Even Prayer at which the Cathedral's new Senior Non-Executive Member of Chapter was also welcomed and thanks was given for the contribution of Canon Michaela Southworth, who is leaving her role as Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer
Celebration of Holy Communion marks the beginning of the new Cuddesdon Chelmsford Centre
22 September 2026
A celebration of Holy Communion has been held at Chelmsford Cathedral to mark the beginning of the new Ripon College Cuddesdon, Chelmsford Centre.
In Good Faith: Bishop Guli’s Conversation with Rabbi Charley Baginsky
22 September 2026
Bishop Guli recently joined Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Co-Lead of The Movement for Progressive Judaism, for an open and thoughtful conversation about Jewish-Christian relations, Israel and Palestine, antisemitism, women in faith leadership, identity and the importance of dialogue.
Black History Month 2026: A Century of Black History Commemorations
21 September 2026
Diocesan Racial Justice Officer, Warlay Akins, reflects on the legacy of Black history month and invites churches, schools and communities across our diocese to join together in marking Black History Month this October.
The Rev’d Dave Willis appointed as Area Dean of Southend
21 September 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has announced that the next Area Dean of Southend will be the Rev'd Dave Willis.
Clergy and lay representatives from Harlow Deanery Synod came together for a vision day
17 September 2026
Clergy and lay representatives from Harlow Deanery gathered for a vision day to explore God's calling and discern a shared vision for the future of the deanery.