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.

Edition 186: Racial Justice Sunday

12 February 2024

In this edition: A reflection for Racial Justice Sunday, Bishop Guli's article in the Telegraph about asylum claims, Bishop Guli speaks to BBC Essex's Ben Fryer, Travelling Well Together Lent Resources, Contactless Giving Devices - applications open in one week, Colchester Area Vocations Day, Good news story - Giving thanks for the ministry of Canons and Cathedral Council Members.

Edition 185: Looking ahead to Racial Justice Sunday

5 February 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev Rod Reid, Racial Justice Sunday sermon and service, Prayers of Love and Faith Meeting, Church Army Discovery Events, Barking Area Study Day on Physical Wellbeing, Senior Executive Assistant and Office Manager Vacancy for the Bishop of Barking, Cathedral Easter Eve Confirmations, Enviornment Update - Tree Planting in Kenya, Good News Story - Time Out at St Mary's Great Dunmow.

Edition 184: Racial Justice Sunday materials for churches

29 January 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev Canon Jane Richards, Bishop Guli's article in the Independent as the Rwanda Bill returns to the Lords, Bishop's Study Day reminder, Cathedral Easter Confirmations, Contactless Giving Devices for parishes, Barking Area Vocations Day, Spiritual Companions Course, Thirty Chelmsford Diocese Churches awarded Eco Church Awards in 2023.

Edition 183: The Rev Canon Ivor Moody announces his retirement

22 January 2024

In this edition: The Rev Canon Ivor Moody announces his retirement, Meetings about the Prayers of Love and Faith, Services at Chelmsford Cathedral including thank you service for Canons and Cathedral Council members, BBC London visits St Saviours Church of England Primary School in Walthamstow.

Edition 182: Travelling Well Together resources for Lent

15 January 2024

In this edition: A reflection by Caroline Harding LLM, a Tribute to Justin McKenzie, Bishop Guli's Duty Week in the House of Lords, Bishop Guli's Desert Island Discs, Travelling Well Together - resources for Lent and beyond, Prayers of Love and Faith meeting update, Eco Church Video from Bishop Roger, Do you know anyone who would like to receive the View, Good News - hundreds attend Plough Sunday service at Thaxted.

Edition 181: Community Hub offers a warm welcome at St Barnabas, Walthamstow

8 January 2024

In this edition: A reflection for Epiphany, Bishop Guli preaches at Thomas Becket memorial service at Canterbury Cathedral, Bishop's Study Day 2024, Prayers of Love and Faith meeting for clergy, Ministerial wellbeing groups and events, Chelmsford Cathedral seeking Day Chplains, Church Grants fundraising webinar, Energy Footprint Tool webinar, Community Hub offers warm welcome at St Barnabas Walthamstow.

Edition 180: Bishop Guli’s Christmas message

18 December 2023

In this edition: A Christmas message from Bishop Guli, Caroline Harding LLM appointed Warden of Readers, A Pastoral Letter from the Bishop of Chelmsford, Bishop Lynne and Bishop Guli join London faith leaders in call to re-examine seven day eviction notice, Rural Communities Domestic Abuse Toolkit, Bishop Guli attends 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service, Wanstead Parish Community comes together to replace stolen Christingle collection.

Edition 179: The Rev Darren McIndoe appointed Area Dean of Harlow

11 December 2023

In this edition: A reflection for COP28, the Rev Darren McIndoe appointed Area Dean of Harlow, Bishop's Lent Appeal 2024, a thank you from Five Talents, Bishop Guli's House of Lords speech on the importance of stable housing, Environment Update, Good News: St Francis Community Pop Up Food Store.

Edition 178: ‘Watching and waiting’ - a reflection for Advent

4 December 2023

In this edition: An Advent reflection by the Ven Ruth Patten, Bishop Guli introduces Humanitarian Visas Bill in the House of Lords, new Wellbeing Groups for Ministers in 2024, Church of England vocations webinars for disabled and neurodivergent people, Disability Matters Advent newsletter, Sandra Turner to retire as DAC Secretary in March, Good News story from William Ford Church of England Junior School, latest edition of We Pray out now!

Edition 177: Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

27 November 2023

In this edition: A reflection from Bishop Adam for the Feast of Christ the King, Bishop Guli's Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod, A conversation about how our churches can be well supported, COP28 reflection from Bishop Roger, RISE UP - Mothers' Union campaign against domestic abuse, 2024 at the Diocesan House of Retreat, Ministerial wellbeing event, Vacancies for PA to the Archdeacon of Stansted and PA to the Bishop of Bradwell, Good News - Diocesan Confirmation service.

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