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.
Bishop Guli’s delight and relief at Layan Nasir’s release
6 December 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani says she was delighted and relieved to hear the news that Palestinian Christian, Layan Nasir has been released after being imprisoned for eight months without charge by Israeli authorities.
The Revd Dr Sue Lucas appointed as the next Archdeacon of Southend
1 December 2024
The Revd Dr Sue Lucas has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of Southend.
Chelmsford Diocese Environment Advent Calendar 2024
1 December 2024
Still looking for an Advent Calendar? Look no further! Our Diocesan Environment Team has produced an Advent Calendar containing 24 good news stories form churches and schools putting the care for God's Creation at the heart of their mission.
A statement regarding David Pickthall
28 November 2024
A statement regarding David Pickthall a former school teacher and choir master, who has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for 29 offences over a period of more than forty years.
Racial Justice Advocates and Racial Justice Advisory Panel Commissioned at Chelmsford Cathedral
20 November 2024
On Thursday 7th November 2024, The Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani,commissioned our diocesan Racial Justice Advocates and our Racial Justice Advisory Panel at a service at Chelmsford Cathedral.
Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, 16 November 2024
16 November 2024
The Presidential Address by the Bishop of Chelmsford to the 16 November meeting of Diocesan Synod.
Essex and East London churches and communities mark Remembrance
15 November 2024
Churches and schools across Essex and East London joined with people from their local communities to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.