Bishop Guli’s House of Lords speech during the debate on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, Committee Stage Day 2
14 February 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani addressed the House of Lords during the debate on the Safety of Rwanda (asylum and immigration) Bill, Committee Stage Day 2
Statement from the House of Bishops on the War in Gaza
13 February 2024
The Church of England House of Bishops have issued a statement on the war in Gaza. The statement calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Giving thanks for the ministry of Canons and Cathedral Council Members
12 February 2024
On Sunday 11 February, people from across Chelsmford Diocese who have served as Honorary Canons, Lay Canons, Canons Emeriti and Cathedral Council members, gathered at Chelmsford Cathedral for a special service of thanks giving.
Caroline Harding LLM commissioned as Warden of Readers for the Diocese of Chelmsford
7 February 2024
Caroline Harding LLM has been commissioned as the Warden of Readers for Chelmsford Diocese.
Time Out at St Mary’s Church Great Dunmow
6 February 2024
The Rev Elsie Bouffler, shares the story of Time Out, a weekly drawing group at St Mary's Great Dunmow, that has brought people from across the community together.
Bishop Guli: Churches’ support for asylum seekers shouldn’t be seen as a magic ticket
6 February 2024
An article by the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, first published in the Telegraph.
Thirty Chelmsford Diocese churches receive Eco Church awards in 2023
30 January 2024
Thirty more Chelmsford Diocese churches receive A Rocha UK Eco Church Awards.
The House of Lords must speak with one voice against the Rwanda Plan
29 January 2024
An article by the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, first published in the Independent.
St Saviour’s Church of England Primary School, Walthamstow, raises funds to support Syrian refugee family
20 January 2024
BBC London recently visited St Saviour's Church of England Primary School in Walthamstow to find out how pupils and teachers have been working with a local mosque to help a pupil and her father settle into a new home after fleeing Aleppo in Syria.
Bishop Guli’s Duty Week in the House of Lords, January 2024
15 January 2024
Bishop Guli was duty Bishop in the House of Lords for the week beginning 8 January.
Bishop Guli’s Desert Island Discs
14 January 2024
Bishop Guli shares her Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4.
Thaxted Parish Church celebrates Plough Sunday with Essex farming community
14 January 2024
On Sunday 14 January, Thaxted Parish Church celebrated Plough Sunday with members of the farming community from across Essex.