Bishop of Chelmsford’s Study Day 2026 - Address by the Rev’d Canon Dr Michael Leyden
27 February 2026
On Tuesday 24 February, Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers from across the Diocese of Chelmsford, gathered at Chelmsford Cathedral for the annual Bishop's Study Day.
St Christopher’s Church in Jaywick revive the commemoration of the 1953 North Sea flood
19 February 2026
On Sunday 1 February, St Christopher’s Church in Jaywick revived the village’s commemoration service for the floods of 1953.
A statement regarding David Tudor
16 February 2026
A Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal for the Diocese of Southwark has given David Tudor a second lifetime prohibition from ministry under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003.
Bishop Guli’s Visit to Israel and Palestine, January 2026
9 February 2026
Between 23-29 January, together with the bishops of Gloucester and Norwich, I travelled to Israel and Palestine, to visit…
Parish Giving Scheme enables generous giving at St Mary the Virgin Church in Shenfield
6 February 2026
St Mary's Church in Shenfield has used the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) to enable people in their church community to give generously.
St Nicholas C of E Primary School pupil presented with High Sheriff’s Award
4 February 2026
A school pupil has received the High Sheriff’s Award for inspiring fundraising for Christian charity, Farming Community Network.
The Rev’d Dr Jonathan Pritchard appointed as Area Dean of Witham
2 February 2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has announced that the next Area Dean of Witham will be the Rev'd Dr Jonathan Pritchard.
New “Discover the Bible” course at Holy Trinity South Woodford, funded by the Mission Opportunity Fund
21 January 2026
Holy Trinity Church in South Woodford are hosting a new "Discover the Bible" course" funded by the Mission Opportunity Fund.
Saving Our Swifts: How churches can help
18 January 2026
Find out how your church can support the declining swift population.
A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
16 January 2026
On 16 January 2026 the Charity Commission for England and Wales issued an Official Warning to the Trustees of the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance (CDBF)
Introducing and celebrating the Epping Team Ministry Pastoral Care Team
16 January 2026
Discover more about the thriving Pastoral Care Team in Epping.
Confirmation service at All Saints’ Church in Rayne was a joyful celebration of faith and growth
14 January 2026
In July 2025, All Saints’ Church in Rayne hosted a Confirmation service.