The View from the Diocese of Chelmsford

Edition 270: A reflection for Remembrance from the Bishop of Chelmsford

10 November 2025

In this edition: A reflection for Remembrance from the Bishop of Chelmsford | A conversation with Essex ahead of the 2026 Mayoral Election - an invitation from Bishop Adam | Bishop Guli's Listening to the Music of the Soul is this Advent's Big Church Read | Bishop Guli's talk at the Church Times Advent Retreat, 22 November | National Estate Churches Network Conference, 5 February | COP30 begins today | National Lottery Funding for church environmental projects - deadline 17 December | Cornerstone workshops - new dates avaialble | McCabe clergy pilgrimage to Turkey - February 2026 | St Michael's Theydon Mount remember babies who died at materntiy hospital during World War 2 bombing.

Edition 269: Remembrance reflections, resources and services

3 November 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Andy Griffits | Remembrance 2025 - reflections, resources and services | Bishop Guli attends St Peter's Square Declaration of Saint John Henry Newman as Doctor of the Church | Tomorrow's Keene Lecture at Chelmsford Cathedral | Eco Church Roadshow at St John's Stratford | Good News Story - five poems about Chelmsford Diocese by the Rev'd Jonathan Evens.

Edition 268: Parish Share 2025 - A Big Thank you!

27 October 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Beth Joss-Pothen | Parish Share 2025 - A Big Thank you! | New Parish Giving Scheme Webinar 20 January | Church Buildings Support Roadshow, 15 November | Using Church Buildings Missionally a series of recordings from Nigel Walter | Listening to the Music of the Soul - book review and the Big Church Read | Racial Justice Course 12 November - places available | Season of Creation Event at Chelmsford Cathedral - video recording | Good News Story - Colchester Deanery Day!

Edition 267: Course in Christian Studies Information Day this Saturday

20 October 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Canon Jane Richards | Course in Christian Studies Information Day | Colchester Area Vocations Morning - Saturday 8 November | Prayer Spaces in Schools - Sticky Note Prayers Tour | Digital Giving Support Day - Saturday 22 November | Diocesan Confirmation Service- Sunday 23 November | Introducing Sharesy - help increase hall bookings and reduce admin! | COP30 Prayer Resources | Joan Goulbourn talks about Black History Month on Phoenix 98 FM | Good News Story - Licensed Lay Minister gathering.

Edition 266: Ripon College Cuddesdon to be new Theological Education Institution Training Partner for Chelmsford Diocese

13 October 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Canon Rod Reid | The Rev'd David Anderton's funeral - Thursday 6 November, 10am | Ripon College Cuddesdon to be new Theological Education Institution Training Partner for Chelmsford Diocese | Bishops Pray Gaza deal brings immediate relief | Bishop Guli's invitation to pray for Layan Nasir | Annual Service of Thanksgiving, Prayer and Recommitment for those involved in Safeguarding | Spiritual Companionship Course Certificates presented | Women's Ministry Reflection and Coaching Day | Bishop Guli's sermon for BBC Sunday Worship - 'Farsi Christians, hope in the midst of trial' | First Church Buildings Roadshow in Autumn & Winter Series - this Saturday! | Looking ahead to COP30 - Bishop Saulo de Barros interviews the Bishop of the Amazon | Good News Story - St Edward's Romford celebrates 175th anniversary.

Edition 265: A statement from Bishop Guli following the announcement that Bishop Sarah Mullally is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury

6 October 2025

In this edition: A reflection from our Diocesan Racial Justice Officer, the Rev'd Sharon Quilter | A statement from Bishop Guli following the announcement that Bishop Sarah Mullally is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury | Annual Safeguarding Thanksgiving Service this Thursday | Women's Ministry Team Zoom event - Faith and Menopause, 13 November | Parish Giving Scheme - new webinars | Barking Area afternoon tea for retired clergy 23 October | Latest Environment Newsletter | NHS Chaplaincy Vacancy | Common Worship Almanac 2025 - 2026 | Good News Story - William Ford School feature in Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution

Edition 264: New priests ordained

29 September 2025

Edition 263: Looking ahead to the ordination of new priests

22 September 2025

In this edition: ‘The Season of Creation’ – a reflection from the Rev’d Sandra Eldridge | Bishop Guli joins other Church of England bishops in welcoming announcement that the UK has recognised a Palestinian state | Bishop Guli’s duty week in the House of Lords | Bishop Guli’s message for Rosh Hashanah | The Rev’d Canon Joseph Fernandes installed as Vice Dean and Canon for Congregation and Community at Chelmsford Cathedral | Bishop Guli’s ‘Listening to the Music of the Soul’ is the Archbishop of York’s chosen book for Advent 2025 | 2026 Course in Chrisitan Studies – register your interest | New Cornerstone workshop | Parish Share leaflets – order by this Friday | Good News Story – looking ahead to the ordination of new priests.

Edition 262: New Deacons ordained at Chelmsford Cathedral

15 September 2025

In this edition: Look to the Cross - a reflection from the Rev'd Darren McIndoe, Area Dean of Harlow | Good News Story - New Deacons ordained at Chelmsford Cathedral | Day of Prayer for Peace in the Middle East - this Sunday | County Harvest Festival and Harvest Report | Disability Networking Event, 27 September | Diocesan Regulations for Eucharistic Assistants updated guidance note | Collation and Installation of The Revd Prebendary Joseph Fernandes as Vice Dean of Chelmsford, 21 September | New series of Church Buildings Roadshows | Season of Creation event at Chelmsford Cathedral, 6 October | Chaplaincy Newsletter, first edition published | Free Parish Share Leaflets.

Edition 261: Looking ahead to the Sunday’s ordination of deacons

8 September 2025

In this edition: A reflection from Carrie Prior ALP, Diocesan Director of Education | Looking ahead to Sunday's ordination of deacons | David Tudor Safeguarding Practice Review - final call for evidence | Consultation on developing and supporting working class vocations | Bishop Lynne and Barking Area Team join walk to support housing charity Crisis | Churches Together Gathering on the theme of Racial Justice - 16 October | Church of England Racial Justice Unit grants for parishes | Mars at Chelmsford Cathedral - 21 October to 12 November | Chelmsford Cathedral Organs 30th Anniversary - 3 October | Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services - funding for youth worker training.

Edition 260: Day of Prayer for Peace in the Middle East

1 September 2025

In this edition: A reflection from Bishop Lynne | Day of prayer for Peace in the Middle East - 21 September | A statement about the vandalism at the South Essex Islamic Trust | Bishop Guli joins other bishops in calling Israel not to detain Layan Nasir again | Redress scheme data breach | Women's Ministry Team, Reflection and Coaching Day - setting healthy boundaries | Eco Church Roadshows this autumn | Good news story - chaplaincy at Farleigh Hospice | New Chaplaincy Newsletter | We Pray - latest edition out now.

Edition 259: Being People of Hope

18 August 2025

In this edition: 'Being people of hope' a reflection from Archdeacon Sue | A message from Bishop Guli about asylum seeker accommodation protests | Two pathways to a Wellbeing friendly community - 18 September conference | Smashing the Stigma - event for those who have lost a loved one to suicide | Called by name - vocations gathering for people of UKME/GMH heritage | Encouraging Sustainable Transport.

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