St Francis Community Pop Up Food Store offers a helping hand with the weekly shop
10 December 2023
St Francis Community Church in Chelmsford has set up a pop-up ‘social food store’ for families who are struggling to afford food amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Bishop Guli’s speech on the importance of stable housing during the Archbishop of Canterbury’s House of Lords Debate
8 December 2023
The Bishop of Chelmsford, and Church of England lead Bishop for Housing, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has spoken about the importance of stable housing during the Archbishop of Canterbury's debate on Love Matters.
William Ford pupils experience life on the airwaves
6 December 2023
At the beginning of the academic year, William Ford Church of England Junior school in Dagenham, launched their brand-new school radio station.
The Revd Darren McIndoe appointed as Area Dean of Harlow
5 December 2023
The Revd Darren McIndoe has been appointed as the next Area Dean of Harlow.
School leaders visit schools in our linked diocese in Kenya
30 November 2023
During the October half term break, a group of twelve teachers and school leaders spent a week working alongside teaching staff in schools in the Kenya as part of the Diocese of Chelmsford’s link diocese partnership with the Diocese of Embu, Kirinyaga, Mbeere and Meru in the Mount Kenya East Region.
Bishop of Chelmsford introduces Bill to allow humanitarian visas for those seeking asylum
29 November 2023
The Bishop of Chelmsford is proposing legislation to provide a safe and legal route to the UK for those seeking asylum, as part of attempts to crack down on illegal people smuggling across the Channel in small boats.
Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to the November 2023 meeting of Chelmsford Diocesan Synod
25 November 2023
Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod, November 2023.
The Revd David Rollins appointed as Area Dean of Thurrock
20 November 2023
The Bishop of Chelmsford has announced that the next Area Dean of Thurrock will be the Revd David Rollins.
Bishop Guli’s Speech to the House of Lords during the King’s Speech debate on Foreign Affairs
15 November 2023
On 15 November, Bishop Guli addressed the House of Lords during the King's Speech Debate on Foreign Affairs.
Chelmsford Diocese welcomes Bishop Adam, Archdeacon Kate and Archdeacon Jonathan
4 November 2023
On Saturday 4 November a special service was held at Chelmsford Cathedral to welcome the new Bishop of Bradwell, the new Archdeacon of Stansted and the new Archdeacon of Chelmsford.
The Rev’d Sebastian Harries appointed as Canon Precentor at Chelmsford Cathedral
2 November 2023
The Rev’d Sebastian Harries appointed as Canon Precentor at Chelmsford Cathedral
A Statement from 44 Bishops on Living in Love and Faith
2 November 2023
Bishop Guli, Bishop Lynne and Bishop Roger have signed a statement from 44 bishops on Living in Love and Faith