A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford about the Government’s Immigration White Paper
15 May 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has issued the following statement after the publication of the UK Government's Immigration White Paper on 12 May.
Churches across Chelmsford Diocese mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
12 May 2025
Churches, worshipping communities and school across Chelmsford Diocese celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Bishop Guli joins the Pleshey Partners for afternoon tea at the Diocesan Retreat House
6 May 2025
On Sunday 4 May, the Diocesan Retreat House was delighted to welcome Bishop Guli at an afternoon tea with some of our Pleshey Partners.
The Rev’d Tim Scott appointed as Area Dean of Waltham Forest
6 May 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev’d Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has announced that the next Area Dean of Waltham Forest will be the Rev’d Tim Scott.
Cornerstone workshops help to encourage generous giving
29 April 2025
The National Giving Team and our diocesan Parish Giving Advisors led pilot Cornerstone workshops with churches to support them in understanding and improving their giving practice and culture of generosity.
An Easter message from the Bishop of Chelmsford
15 April 2025
The Right Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford has written a message for the Easter season 2025.
SALT Women’s Ministry at Holy Trinity South Woodford
15 April 2025
SALT was a day of encouragement and encounter for women across Chelmsford Diocese that took place at Holy Trinity South Woodford.
Church of England House of Bishops’ Statement about the attack on the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza
14 April 2025
Church of England's House of Bishops issues statement speaking of sharing "grief, sorrow and outrage" with Palestinian brothers and sisters over Palm Sunday attack on Anglican-run hospital.
Bishop Guli’s Lenten Pilgrimage 2025
13 April 2025
On six days during Lent this year, Bishop Guli is walking St Peter’s Way for her Lenten Pilgrimage.
The Rev’d John Saxon appointed as Area Dean of Harwich
7 April 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev’d Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has announced that the next Area Dean of Harwich will be the Rev’d John Saxon.
Bishop Guli meets with people from farming community
7 April 2025
Bishop Guli met with farmers to gain first-hand insights into the impact of the autumn budget and recent withdrawal of the Sustainable Farming Incentives on the farming communities of the Diocese.