21 October 2024
In October 2024, representatives from the Diocese of Karlstad in Sweden visited the Diocese of Chelmsford. Karlstad is one of Chelmsford's link dioceses.
Our guests visited churches, schools and colleges across Essex and East London.
Their itinerary included:
- A meeting with representatives from our Diocesan Schools
- A meeting with our Anglican Chaplain at the University of Essex in Colchester, the Rev Dr Sara Batts-Neale
- A visit to Tiptree Farm with our Rural Adviser and Agricultural Chaplain the Rev Canon Janet Nicholls
- A visit to All Saints, Little Totham
- Meetings with staff at our Diocesan Offices
- A tour of East London led by our Area Dean for Newam the Rev Canon Dave Chesney
- A visit to the Diocesan House of Retreat at Pleshey
- Visits to Chelmsford Cathedral for Evening Prayer.
The Venerable Kate Peacock, Archdeacon of Stansted said:
“It was wonderful to be joined by our friends from the Diocese of Karlstad and to introduce them to people from parishes, schools and worshipping communities across Essex and East London. Thank you to everyone involved for making them feel so welcome. I know they enjoyed their visit and the opportunity to discuss the many shared opportunities and challenges we face in our mission and ministry, just as we enjoyed and valued their experience, wisdom and fellowship.”
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A visit to Tiptree Farm with Diocesan Agricultural Advisor and Rural Chaplain the Rev Canon Janet Nicholls.
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Visiting the Rev Sara Batts-Neale, Anglican Chaplain at the University of Essex, Colchester
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The Rev Canon Dave Chesney led a tour of East London
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A visit to the Diocesan House of Retreat, Pleshey
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All Saints Little Totham
