Maundy Money awarded in recognition of outstanding Christian service
28 March 2024
Her Majesty The Queen presented Maundy Money to three recipients from Chelmsford Diocese at this year’s annual Royal Maundy Service.
Chelmsford Diocese Schools become courageous advocates at the Creative for Climate Justice Art Exhibition at the Houses of Parliament.
15 March 2024
Chelmsford Diocese Schools become courageous advocates at the 'Creative for Climate Justice' Art Exhibition at the Houses of Parliament.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first ordination of women priests: Ann’s story
12 March 2024
This year marks 30 years since the first women were ordained as Priests in the Church of England. The Reverend Ann Easter was one of the first women ordained Priest in Chelmsford Diocese.
The Rev Dr Sue Lucas appointed as Area Dean of Waltham Forest
11 March 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has announced the appointment of the Rev Dr Sue Lucas as Area Dean of Waltham Forest for a period of one year.
Bishop Guli speaks in support of amendment to minimise the risk of unaccompanied children being sent to Rwanda
6 March 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford has spoken in support of an amendment in the House of Lords that would minimise the risk of unaccompanied children being sent to Rwanda.
Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board awards Chelmsford Diocese £2.2m to support missional work in deaneries
4 March 2024
The Church of England Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) has awarded £2.2m in capacity funding to enable missional work with deaneries and parishes across Essex and East London.
Bishop of Chelmsford calls for long term national housing strategy
29 February 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has repeated calls for a long term national housing strategy, with cross party support, during a House of Lords Short Debate.
Chaplaincy at the London Design Engineering University Technical College
28 February 2024
The London Design Engineering University Technical College (LDE UTC) is the only UTC in the country with a paid multi faith chaplaincy team. Revd Polly Kersys-Hull explains more about her role as chaplain.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Committee Stage Day 3, Bishop Guli’s speeches to the House of Lords
20 February 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani spoke twice during the third day of the Committee Stage of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill in the House of Lords.
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.