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.
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.
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.
Diocesan Synod, June 2026 - Presidential Address
6 June 2026
The Presidential Address to the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, 6 June 2026, by the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford.
Bishop Guli’s Duty Week in the House of Lords, June 2026
5 June 2026
Bishop Guli's duty week in the House of Lords, June 2026
‘Christ in the Stranger’ - keynote address by the Bishop of Chelmsford to the HeartEdge Conference, Birmingham, 3 June 2026
4 June 2026
On 3 June 2026. the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani delivered the Keynote Address at the Heart Edge even in Birmingham.