New ‘Community Hub’ opened at Christ Church Colchester
18 July 2024
Christchurch Colchester's new community hub opened earlier this year.
Archdeacon of West Ham vacancy; review and appointment
15 July 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has announced that the next Archdeacon of West Ham will be the Venerable Mike Power, who currently serves as the Archdeacon of Southend.
The Rev Mark Payne appointed as Area Dean of Hinckford
15 July 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has announced that the next Area Dean of Hinckford will be the Rev Mark Payne.
Lay Ministry Celebration Service takes place at Chelmsford Cathedral
13 July 2024
Bishop Guli has licensed six new LLMs at the diocesan Lay Ministry Celebration Service at Chelsmford Cathedral.
Course graduates celebrated at the Cathedral
11 July 2024
On 10 July we celebrated all those who had completed the Diocesan Course in Christian Studies and diocesan courses in Pastoral Care, Local Evangelism and Spiritual Companionship.
Children and Families Worker, Nikki Firth talks to Gateway Radio about church youth work
10 July 2024
Nikki Firth is a Children and Families Worker at St Andrew's with Holy Cross Basildon, St Mark's Southend and St Alban's Westcliff-on-Sea. She recently spoke with Gateway Radio, Basildon about Church Youth Work.
Shirley Biro awarded a British Empire Medal
10 July 2024
Congratulations to Shirley Biro, who was recently awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours.
Diocese of Chelmsford Schools take part in The Lord’s Prayer Project
1 July 2024
The Lord's Prayer Project, ran by the Diocese of Chelmsford’s Education Team, encouraged pupils, staff members, parents and governors to write or record The Lord’s Prayer in all the different languages that are reflected in their school community
The Rev Canon Dr Jessica Martin to be the next Dean of Chelmsford
28 June 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford has announced that the next Dean of Chelmsford will be the Rev Canon Dr Jessica Martin.
Chelmsford Diocese Churches host General Election Hustings Meetings
24 June 2024
As the 4 July General Election fast approaches, Chelmsford Diocese Churches have been hosting hustings meetings to provide an opportunity for people to meet and question their local parliamentary candidates.
Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to the June meeting of Chelmsford Diocesan Synod
15 June 2024
Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to the June 2024 meeting of Chelmsford Diocesan Synod
General Election Resources for Churches
11 June 2024
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, the Church of England and Citizens UK have produced a range of resources to help churches encourage engagement and participation in the General Election.