The View

Edition 198: Bishop Guli’s visit to Israel and Palestine

13 May 2024

In this edition: A reflection for Ascension, Bishop Guli's visit to Israel and Palestine, Chelmsford Diocese Estate Churches Network Conference, Diocesan Synod Elections 2024, Do you know people in your church community who might like to receive The View?, Wickford Church of England Primary School shortlisted for Primary School of the year award.

Edition 197: Celebrating 30 years since the first women were ordained as priests at Chelmsford Cathedral

7 May 2024

In this edition: A reflection for Rogation. Celebrating 30 years since the first women were ordained as priests. Bishop Guli's visit to the Diocese of Jerusalem. Ascension Day at Chelmsford Cathedral. Friends of Essex Churches AGM and Gepp Lecture. Church of England environment webinars. 

Edition 196: Collation, Installation and Admission of Canons

29 April 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Archdeacon of Southend. Collation, Installation and Admission of Canons. Safeguarding on Parish Websites - important reminder. Bishop Guli's Independent Article about the Safety of Rwanda Bill. Bishop Guli welcomes Homes for All Report. Vacancies. Support for parish environment work. Good News from Christchurch Three Mills. 

Next week's edition of the View will be published on Tuesday 7 May.

Edition 195: Lent Appeal Update

22 April 2024

In this edition: A reflecton for Vocations Sunday, Bishop's Lent Appeal Update, the Rev Canon Ivor Moody's farewell service, Energy Footprint Tool update, Latest vacancies, Good News - Chelmsford Diocese marathon runners. 

Edition 194: Harlow Archdeaconry decision - announcement

15 April 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev Canon Philip Ritchie, Harlow Archdeaconry decision, Stations of the Resurrection book talk with Bishop Guli, Rev Canon Ivor Moody's farewell service, Thy Kingdom Come 2024, Bradwell Area Vocations Day reminder, Assure - Christian pregnancy and baby loss charity seeking volunteers, Understanding Carbon Footprints training.

Edition 193: Bronze Eco Diocese award for the Diocese of Chelmsford

8 April 2024

In this edition:  A reflection from the Diocesan Director of Education, Bronze Eco Diocese award for Chelmsford Diocese, Bishop Roger's Chrism Mass sermon, Wellbeing Groups Update, Kintsugi Hope Mental Health Friendly Church Training, Spiritual Companionship Course - new modules, Email scam - vigilance reminder, WePray summer photo competition, Maundy Money awarded to Chelmsford Diocese recipients.

Edition 192: Bishop Guli’s Easter message

25 March 2024

In this edition: Bishop Guli's Easter message, weekly sermon video from the Archdeacon of Chelmsford, Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist reminder, Bishop's Lent Appeal - thank you, Installation and Collation of the Rev's Sebastian Harries as Canon Precentor, Bishop Guli welcomes report from the Commission on the Integration of Refugees, Bishop Guli writes with Lord Dubs about child refugees for the I news, New Keene Lectures summer series, the Rev Graham Dowling talks about the Retreat House on BBC Essex, new Church of England environment webinars, Leading your Church into Growth Day - 18 May, Good News - Lambing Service at St Mary's Stapleford Tawney. 

The next edition of the View will be on Monday 8 April. 

Edition 191: Easter and Holy Week Resources

18 March 2024

In this edition: A reflection by the Rev Canon Dave Chesney. Centre Lead for St Mellitus Chelmsford - The Rev Dr Matthias Grebe licensed. Easter and Holy Week Resources. Bishop Guli gives evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee. Chrism Eucharist. Final Rest is Anglicanism Conversation this week. Leading your Church into Growth Day. Pleshey Partners launched. Carbon Literacy training. The Rev Canon Ann Easter remembers the first ordination of women priests 30 years ago.

Edition 190: The Rev Dr Sue Lucas appointed Area Dean of Waltham Forest

11 March 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Bishop of Barking, the Rev Dr Sue Lucas appointed as Area Dean of Waltham Forest, Safety of Rwanda Bill Update, Bishop Adam speaks to Phoenix 98 FM's Patrick Sherring, Last chance to apply for the Digital Giving Roll Out, Energy Footprint Tool guidance, Ride and Stride 2024, Supporting farmers during the wettest February on record - an update from the Rev Canon Janet Nicholls.

Edition 189: Bishop’s Lent Appeal - a message from Bishop Guli

4 March 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev Canon Andy Griffiths, Chelmsford Diocese awarded £2.2 million in Church of England funding, Bishop's Lent Appeal: a message from Bishop Guli, Bishop Guli calls for national housing strategy, Stations of the Resurrection: Bishop Guli to talk about new book in the Cathedral, New articles for parish magazines and websites page, SHAPE course, The Narrow Road: a passion play at Chelmsford Cathedral, DAC Design Awards - deadline extended, Good News - Chaplaincy at Snaresbrook Crown Court, New edition of We Pray now out. 

Edition 188: General Synod passes Chelmsford Diocese motion on PCC code of conduct

26 February 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Venerable Kate Peacock, Bishop Guli speaks in the House of Lords during debate on the Safety of Rwanda Bill, General Synod passes Chelmsford Diocese motion on PCC code of conduct, Vacancy arrangements following Bishop Norman's retirement, Prayers of Love and Faith meeting 11 March - confirmation of time, Twelve more churches receive Eco Church awards, Bradwell Area Vocations Day, Archbishops' Commission for Racial Justice research programme, Churches Together Vacancy: Ecumenical Lead for Essex.

Edition 187: Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2024

19 February 2024

In this edition: Bishop Philip Mounstephen's addresses to the 2024 Bishop's Study Day, Bishop's Lent Appeal 2024 - supporting the Diocese of Jerusalem's Healthcare Ministry, Bishop Guli's House of Lords speech, Free contactless giving devices for parishes, Diocesan Board of Education vacancies, Deanery Environmental Advocates wanted, Good News Story - Street and Rail Pastors.