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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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
10 August 2026
In this edition: A reflection from Archdeacon Sue | New series of Church Buildings Support Conversation Roadshows | Standing for election to the General Synod 2026 and hearing the voices of young people | New Confirmation Course from Youthscape | Job Advert - Chelmsford Cathedral Safeguarding Administrator | Good News Story - Harwich Deanery churches visit the Tendring Show.
3 August 2026
In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Canon Sebastian Harries | Liturgical Resources for the new Festival of Creation in Christ | The Rev'd Canon Janet Nicholls speaks to BBC Essex about her ministry with the farming community | Church Times article about the communities of the Clacton Parliamentary Constituency featuring the Rev'd Matt Simpkins | Faith for Holy Places - Bishop Guli article for the Church Times | Bishop Guli's letter to the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia about Ethiopian Christians on death row | People's Emergency Briefing at Chelmsford Cathedral | New Parish Giving Scheme webinars this autumn | The View during August | Good News Story - Holy Trinity Barkingside - building a neighbourhood of solidarity and love.
27 July 2026
In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Dr Rachel Pennant | Bishop Guli's July 2026 Pastoral Letter | General Synod authorises two new Liturgical Observances | Bishop Guli joins faith leaders in writing to Prime Minister about asylum and immigration reforms | Chelmsford Diocese events and services to mark 150th anniversary of Mothers' Union | Good News Story: Launchpad training supports youth work across diocese.
20 July 2026
In this edition: A reflection from Canon Caroline Harding LLM | The Rev'd Canon Louise Williams appointed as Residentiary Canon for Learning and Nurture at Chelmsford Cathedral | Hope for All Creation - a House of Bishops theological teaching document on the environmental crises | Vacancy - Honorary Director at Counsel for Life, Christian Counselling Service | Good News Story - Leyton Emmanuel Mothers' Union leader supports the Windrush Generation.
13 July 2026
In this edition: Esau Beware!' - a reflection from the Rev'd Andy Griffiths | Bishop Guli's 'thank you' after Lent Appeal raises more than £11,000 | Wondering if God might be calling you to Licensed Lay Ministry? Discovery Morning on 25 July | National Estate Churches Network Conferences 2026 | Good News Story - Celebrating our latest Catalyst Cohort
6 July 2026
In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Julie Couchman-Boor | Good News Story - Celebrating Lay Ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford | Abundant Bradwell - Church of England Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board to support mission in Bradwell Area | Licensing of new Non-Residentiary Canons and farewell to Canon Michaela Southworth - Tuesday 22 September | General Synod Elections 2026.
29 June 2026
In this edition: 'Overwhelming Hospitality' - a reflection from Archdeacon Ruth | Looking ahead to Sunday's Lay Ministry Celebration | Ordinands licensed as Lay Workers ahead of September Ordinations | Bishop of Chelmsford's Lent Appeal - last chance to donate | Bishop Guli takes part in 'Leaving Egypt' podcast | Parish Finance Return deadline extended | Treasurer Webinar -15 July | Sunday First at the Diocesan House of Retreat - Sunday 5 July | Good News Story - Local schools gather for singing outreach day at Chelmsford Cathedral.
22 June 2026
In this edition: Church of England Weekly Online Service from Bradwell Chapel | Bishop Guli and Dean Jessica collect stone from Lichfield Cathedral for installation at Bradwell Chapel | Living Stones - Bradwell Pilgrimage 2026 | Good News Story - Hundreds of children to take part in Bradwell Schools Pilgrimage | Church of England apologises for role in historic post-war adoption practices | Diocese of Chelmsford signs Armed Forces Covenant | 'Is welcoming the stranger part of our Christian mandate?' Bishop Guli joins Premier Christian Radio discussion for Refugee Week. | Bishop Guli's statement about prospective deal between US and Iran | Parish Share Timetable 2027 | Tutors needed for the Course in Christian Studies.
15 June 2026
In this edition: A reflection for Refugee Week by Bishop Guli | Weekly Sermon from the Rev'd Bethany Joss-Pothen | Service of thanksgiving for all involved in the work of Safeguarding - sermon from Bishop Lynne | A joint statement from Bishop Guli, Archdeacon Mike and Rabbis from Jewish communities in East London and Essex | Bishop Guli speaks to Radio 4 Sunday progamme about housing | Bishop Guli's interview on the House of Lords Speaker's Corner podcast | Church Times article about Bishop Guli's House of Lord's speech on fertility treatment regulation | General Synod Elections 2026 | Eco Church - 10th anniversary ecumenical celebration at Chelmsford Cathedral, 30 September | Parish Giving Scheme Webinars - upcoming dates | Dedham School Choir sings for the King and Queen.
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