The View is our weekly email that is sent to church officers and subscribers. It's full of helpful resources, news and events that are taking place across our diocese.
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9 November 2026
In this edition: Remembrance Reflections | Church of England Strategic Mission and Ministry Board commit funding to support mission in Colchester Area | Looking ahead to Safeguarding Sunday and encouraging people to take part in the INEQE survey | the Rev'd Julie Wilmott appointed Area Dean of Maldon and Dengie | A message for Inter Faith Week from Archdeacon Mike | National Churchwardens' Learning Needs Survey | Latest Diocesan Events | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry: its not to late to take part in our 100 Days of Listening
2 November 2026
In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Andy Griffiths | INEQE Safeguarding Survey - please encourage people in your church community to take part | Reminder - Resources for Remembrance | Bishop Guli joins parliamentarians in calling for further sanctions on Israel for blocking aid to Gaza | Bishop Guli speaks in House of Lords on immigration, refugees and conflict resolution | Latest events across the diocese | Reminder Travelling Well Together Sustaining Ministry - 100 Days of Listening | Good News: Bradwell and Colchester Area churches gather for Leading your Church into Growth Conference
26 October 2026
In this edition: Weekly Sermon from Bishop Guli | Remembrance resources for parishes and individuals | New diocesan events web page | Common Worship Alamanac 2026 - 2027 | Good News Story - Rev’d Ben King completes Three Peaks Challenge for St Mark’s Forest Gate | Reminders: INEQE Independent Safeguarding Audit | Travelling Well Together 100 Days of Listening
19 October 2026
In this edition: A reflection for St Luke's Day| General Synod Election Results for the Diocese.of Chelmsford | Bishop Guli's October 2026 Pastoral Letter | 100 Days of Listening - it's not too late to take part | Welcome to our new Diocesan Head of Vocations and Discipleship and the Chelmsford Cathedral Residentiary Canon for Learning and Nurture | Bishop Guli speaks about Reform UK's new asylum policy | Quiet Day for the Diocesan Spiritual Companionship Network | Spiritual Companionship and the Scriptures Module - places still available | Good News Story - How the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard is supporting churches | Reminder - INEQE Safeguarding Audit.
12 October 2026
In this edition: A reflection from Archdeacon Sue | INEQE Independent Safeguarding Audit Survey - a video message from Bishop Guli and our Area Bishops | Lent Holy Sabbatical 2027 - an invitation | Bishop Guli welcomes news of the appointment of the next Roman Catholic Bishop of Brentwood | Working towards a Bronze Eco Church award - support for churches | Good News Story - the Rev'd Deji Adesida joins One 2 Three Friday to talk about Black History Month.
5 October 2026
The Feast of St Francis - a reflection from the Rev'd Olivia Maxfield Coote | A message from our new Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer | INEQE Independent Safeguarding Audits – Chelmsford Diocese and Cathedral | Bishop Guli issues statement after Green Party adopts motion declaring Zionism to be racism | Bishop Guli preaches in Church of England Weekly Online Service for Homelessness Sunday | Bishop Guli's speech to the first National Consultation of Diocesan Retirement Officers | Building Management Portal - Training and Resources | Ministers in Schools Conference | Black History Month reflection and resources | Good News Story - Bishop Lynne joins St Barnabas Church group in walk to raise money for Crisis.
28 September 2026
In this edition: 'An Attitude of Gratitude' - a reflection for Harvest from the Rev'd Canon Janet Nicholls | County Harvest Service at Chelmsford Cathedral | Rural Bishops Harvest Festival Briefing | Twenty new priests ordained at parish churches across Chelmsford Diocese | Celebration of Holy Communion marks beginning of Chelmsford Cuddesdon Centre | Five new Honorary Canons installed at Chelmsford Cathedral and farewell to Michaela Southworth | In Good Faith: Bishop Guli's Conversation with Rabbi Charley Baginsky | Reminder - Eco Church - 10th anniversary ecumenical celebration at Chelmsford Cathedral this Wednesday, | Diary of recent visit by Kenyan Clergy on the theme of climate change | Forthcoming Estate Churches Network events | Date Confirmed for Leading your Church into Growth session in West Ham Archdeaconry | Vacancies.
21 September 2026
In this edition: 'The first and the last' - a reflection from Archdeacon Chris | Looking ahead to the ordination of our new priests | Encouraging vocations in your church community | The Rev'd Dave Willis appointed as Area Dean of Southend | Homelessness Sunday - 4 October | Treasurer morning - 13 October | Chelmsford Diocese Course in Christian Studies - 2027 registration now open | Wounded Healers Retreat - 31 October to 1 November | Good News Story - Chaplaincy to the 16 Air Assault Brigade
14 September 2026
In this edition: 'Forgiven' - a reflection from Bishop Adam | Good News Story - Fifteen new Deacons ordained at Chelmsford Cathedral | Encouraging vocations in your church community | The Rev’d Dr Rebecca Aechtner appointed as Head of Vocations and Discipleship for the Diocese of Chelmsford | Diocese of Chelmsford General Synod Candidates published | Bishop Guli's statement on UK Government Sanctions on goods from illegal Israeli Settlements | New Building Management Portal to replace Online Faculty System | Free Parish Share 2027 leaflets! | Leading your Church into Growth - a thank you from Archdeacon Chris | Leading your Church into Growth Conferences.
7 September 2026
In this edition: Weekly Sermon for the Festival of Creation in Christ | Harriet Mathews CMG OBE appointed as Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer | Looking ahead to Sunday's ordinations - Andy's Journey | Encouraging vocations in your church community | County Harvest Service - 27 September | Diocesan Confirmation Service - 22 November | Catalyst- training for children and youth workers | Spiritual Companionship and the Scriptures - course spaces available | Reminder - email scams targeting church leaders | New Keene Series at Chelmsford Cathedral.
1 September 2026
In thiis edition: A reflection from Archdeacon MIke | Bishop Guli's reflection for the Symposium series | Looking ahead to September's Ordinations | Vocations resources for your church community | Upcoming Women's Ministry events | Smashing the stigma - event for those who have lost a loved one, friend or colleague to suicide - 9 September | Farmers' Drought Fund | 'Threads through Creation' at Chelmsford Cathedral | Reminder - liturgical resources for the Festival of Creation in Christ | Sunday First at the Diocesan House of Retreat - this Sunday
17 August 2026
In this edition: 'Making a family out of strangers' - a reflection from the Rev'd Jonathan Evens | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry: Resources for 100 Days of Listening | General Synod Elections 2026 - nominations open | Climate Change - Conversations with Kenyan Clergy | Averil Pooten Watan appointed as a Senior-Non Executive Member of Chelmsford Cathedral Chapter | Contactless Giving Devices - try before you buy | A message from our Church Buildings Team: fire risks | Next edition of the View - 1 September
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