Launchpad, a Youthscape coaching programme, boosts youth work across Chelmsford diocese
1 June 2026
Incumbents from across the diocese took part in Launchpad, a coaching programme helping parishes begin youth work and enable young people to encounter God's love.
A joint statement from the Bishop of Bradwell and the Bishop of Barking
30 May 2026
A joint statement following a racist attack on a man at East Ham station this week.
Local community celebrate launch of the Debden Bee Corridor Project
28 May 2026
The Debden Bee Corridor Project brings the local community together to create nectar-rich habitats for pollinators and boost biodiversity.
Bishop Adam’s Prayer Walk across the Bradwell Area to support the diocesan 100 Days of Prayer
28 May 2026
As part of 100 Days of Prayer, the Rt Revd Adam Atkinson, the Bishop of Bradwell, undertook a series of prayer walks across the Bradwell Episcopal Area.
The Rev’d Dr Richard Wyld to be Director of new Cuddesdon Chelmsford Centre
26 May 2026
The Rev’d Dr Richard Wyld is to serve as the first Director of the new Cuddesdon Chelmsford Centre, another regional centre for Ripon College Cuddesdon (RCC).
Bishop Guli speaks in House of Lords King’s Speech Debate on Housing
21 May 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani spoke in a House of Lords King's Speech Debate on Health, Transport and Housing.
Choirs from across Essex and East London gathered for the Diocesan Choral Festival
19 May 2026
Singers representing 15 different churches from across the Diocese gathered in the Cathedral for the Diocesan Choral Festival 2026.
The Rev’d Dan Pierce talks about funeral ministry in Bible Society video series
12 May 2026
The Rev'd Dan Pierce, has made a short film with the Bible Society as part of their series 'The Climb'.
Area Dean appointments in Saffron Walden and St Osyth
5 May 2026
The Rev’d Gary Fleming will be the next Area Dean of Saffron Walden and the Rev’d Sharon Guest will be the next Area Dean of St Osyth.
The Renters Rights Act
1 May 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford and Church of England Lead Bishop for Housing has written an article about the Renters Rights Act which has come into force today.
Bishop of Chelmsford accepts invitation to be the President of the Association for Promoting Retreats
29 April 2026
Commenting on her appointment, Bishop Guli said: “I am delighted to accept this invitation to become the next President…
The Rev’d Canon Rod Reid runs the London Marathon for Mid and North Essex MIND
28 April 2026
After the race, which took place on Sunday 26 April, Rod said: "On the race itself, well brutal, doesn't cover…