A joint statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Archdeacon of West Ham and Rabbis from Jewish communities in East London and Essex
11 June 2026
On Sunday 7 June, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the Archdeacon of West Ham, the Venerable Mike Power, met with local Rabbis to express their solidarity at a time of rising antisemitism in the UK and around the world. Following the meeting they agreed a joint statement.
Annual Service of Thanksgiving for all involved in Safeguarding - sermon by Bishop Lynne
11 June 2026
On Monday 8 June people from across Chelmsford Diocese, many of them Parish Safeguarding Officers, gathered at Chelmsford Cathedral for the Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Recommitment for all thoseinvolved in the work of Safegaurding in our Diocese.
Chelmsford Diocese Mothers’ Union President undertakes Midday Prayer Challenge to mark 150th anniversary
9 June 2026
On Ascension Day, Chelmsford Diocesan Mothers' Union President, Maxine Paul, joined Chelmsford Cathedral Mothers' Union members for her 150th anniversary prayer challenge.
Diocesan Synod, June 2026 - Presidential Address
6 June 2026
The Presidential Address to the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, 6 June 2026, by the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford.
Bishop Guli’s Duty Week in the House of Lords, June 2026
5 June 2026
Bishop Guli's duty week in the House of Lords, June 2026
‘Christ in the Stranger’ - keynote address by the Bishop of Chelmsford to the HeartEdge Conference, Birmingham, 3 June 2026
4 June 2026
On 3 June 2026. the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev'd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani delivered the Keynote Address at the Heart Edge even in Birmingham.
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.