Mthr Rachel Summers, wins the Churches Together in England MA Mission Prize 2024
6 June 2024
Mthr Rachel Summers, a Pioneer Curate in Walthamstow has won the Churches Together in England MA Mission Prize 2024.
The Rev Canon Dr Chigor Chike to be next Archdeacon of Lewisham and Greenwich
6 June 2024
The Revd Canon Dr Chigor Chike, who currently serves as the Vicar of Emmanuel Church, Forest Gate in the Diocese of Chelmsford, has been named as the next Archdeacon of Lewisham & Greenwich
The Archdeacon of West Ham, the Venerable Elwin Cockett announces his retirement
5 June 2024
The Venerable Elwin Cockett has announced his retirement after serving as the Archdeacon of West Ham since 2007.
Chelmsford Diocese Deaf Church Retreat at Pleshey
28 May 2024
A good news story from the ministry team working with Deaf people in our Diocese
General Election 2024: Invitation to pray for the nation
22 May 2024
The Bishops of the Church of England have issued a call to put prayer and participation at the heart of the General Election campaign as the UK prepares to go to the polls.
Wickford Church of England Primary School shortlisted for Primary School of the Year
22 May 2024
The school announced the news on social media platform X on Friday 3 May.
Bishop Guli’s speech to the House of Lords during the Renters (Reform) Bill Second Reading
15 May 2024
Bishop Guli's speech to the House of Lords during the Second Reading of the Renters Reform Bill.
Bishop of Chelmsford’s Visit to Israel and Palestine
13 May 2024
Bishop Guli's has visited Israel and Palestine to show solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and local Christians, to listen and understand more about the conflict and its impact on the Diocese and local communities and to take greetings from the Diocese of Chelmsford, assuring Archbishop Hosam and others of our prayers and support.
Sunday Special at All Saints’ Church, Springfield
1 May 2024
All Saints’ Church in Springfield, Chelmsford is home to the Sunday Special Service which began because the church identified a need for an alternative service for young families.
Celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the first ordination of women to the priesthood in Chelmsford Diocese
30 April 2024
The 30th April 2024 marks 30 years since the first women were ordained as priests in Chelmsford Diocese. To celebrate this important milestone, we have produced a video looking back on that time with a message for those considering ordained ministry today.
Collation, Installation and Admission of Canons
28 April 2024
On Sunday 28 April, people from across the Diocese gathered at Chelmsford Cathedral for the Collation, Installation and Admission of 33 Canons.
Bishop Guli’s article for the Independent on the passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill
24 April 2024
The passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill is a dark moment in our country’s history, one that goes against our long-standing…