A Christmas Message from the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford
25 December 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford's Christmas message
The Revd Canon Dr Jessica Martin to be welcomed as the next Dean of Chelmsford
23 December 2024
The Revd Canon Dr Jessica Martin will be officially welcomed and installed as the next Dean of Chelmsford at a welcome service taking place at Chelmsford Cathedral at 3.30pm on Sunday 5 January 2025.
Celebrating our Catalyst course graduates
21 December 2024
Nine people from our diocese who had completed the new Catalyst training course for volunteer and paid children, youth and families workers, gathered with other participants from across the country for a celebration and graduation service.
A statement about St Mellitus College, Chelmsford
20 December 2024
St Mellitus College and the Diocese of Chelmsford have announced that the Chelmsford Teaching Centre of St Mellitus College will close in the summer of 2026 when the final ordinands in the centre have completed their training.
All Saints, Fordham Church of England Primary School children share their concerns and ideas about rough sleeping with Bishop Guli
19 December 2024
All Saints, Fordham Church of England Primary School children recently shared their concerns and ideas about rough sleeping with Bishop Guli
All Saints Church in Rayne, Essex hosted a Picnic in the Park
17 December 2024
All Saints Church in Rayne, Essex hosted Picnic in the Park at their local park and offered free picnic lunches to children in their local community.
Statement on BBC File on 4 programme - David Tudor
16 December 2024
A statement following BBC File on 4's programme about David Tudor
Bishop Guli’s House of Lords speech during the Asylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill
15 December 2024
On 13 December 2024, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani spoke in the House of Lords during the second reading of a Private Members Bill brought by Baroness Lister about support for asylum seekers.
The Revd Tom Britt tells us about his vocation as a hospital chaplain
13 December 2024
The Revd Tom Britt tells us about his vocation as a hospital chaplain and the work of the ecumenical and multi-faith chaplaincy team which covers both Queen’s Hospital and King George’s hospital in Goodmayes.
Christ Church achieve Gold Eco Church status
10 December 2024
Christ Church, Colchester has become the third church in Chelmsford Diocese to achieve Gold Eco Church status.
An update from the Bishop of Chelmsford following the Makin Review
9 December 2024
An update from the Bishop of Chelmsford following the Makin Review.
Digital Rollout raises £30,000 for parishes
9 December 2024
70 contactless giving devices were provided by the National Church to parishes across the diocese. In the first three months of receiving their devices, parishes have collectively raised over £30,000 by providing their congregation and visitors with the ability to donate using credit and debit cards.