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The View

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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Edition 275: The Drama of Advent

15 December 2025

The Drama of Advent - a reflection from the Rev'd Canon Sebastian Harries | The Rev'd Will Rose-Moore's Church of England Gaudete Sunday reflection | Bishop Guli joins Patrick Sherring on Phoenix 98 FM's One 2 Three Friday | Listening to the Music of the Soul - Bishop Guli on Wednesday's In Tune on BBC Radio 3 | Bishop Saulo attends service to celebrate Christian witness at Westminster Abbey | Bishop Guli responds to UK Government's plan to end homelessness | Pillars of Place - a service at Chelmsford Cathedral to celebrate Estates Ministry | DNA Networks seeks Trustee | Parish Giving Scheme Webinars - new dates | Cornerstone - dates for 2026 | Vacancies across the Diocese of Chelmsford | Good News Story - the Rev'd John Chandler celebrates 20 years as supermarket chaplain.

Edition 274: Prophets and Peace

8 December 2025

In this edition: Prophets and Peace - a reflection from Canon Caroline Harding LLM | Advent and Christmas resources and services | Advent, Christmas and Epiphany and Chelmsford Cathedral | A Church Near You this Christmas | A tribute to the Venerable Malcolm Lesiter | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry Lent Course | Youthscape Under 18s Confirmation Course | Diocesan Environment Team - feedback on Eneregy Footprint Tool | Good News Story - Carols by Neon Lights.

Edition 273: Listening to the Music of the Soul

1 December 2025

In this edition: Archdeacon Chris' reflection for Advent Sunday | Listening to the Music of the Soul - Advent video reflections now available | Bishop Guli writes about Listening to the Music of the Sould for the Times | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry: Bishop Guli's invitation to 100 Days of Prayer | Safety and Security in Church Buildings - updated guidance on Martyn's Law | Service to celebrate 50th anniversary of Fr Ossie Trellis' ordination | Latest edition of We Pray out now | A greener Christmas from All Saints Springfield | Sunday First at Pleshey, this Sunday | Good News Story: St Luke's Church of England Primary School at heart of green community energy project.

Edition 272: Bishop Guli’s tribute to Bishop Thomas McMahon

24 November 2025

In this edition: Bishop Guli's Presidential Address to Chelmsford Diocesan Synod | A tribute to Bishop Thomas McMahon | A big thank you for your Generosity - new parish share video | New Advent and Christmas resources on the diocesan website | British Red Cross  - Hurricane Melissa Disaster Fund | Bishop Guli joins 80 parliamentarians in calling for UK Government Action on Israel settler violence and dispossesion | Bishop's Study Day 2026 - save the date! | Environment update | Good News - Diocesan Confirmation Service.

Edition 271: Safeguarding posters and publicity materials for parishes

17 November 2025

In this edition: A reflection for Safeguarding Sunday from Archdeacon Ruth | Safeguarding posters and publicity materials for parishes | Bishop Guli's amendment to the Border Security, Asylym and Immigration Bill | Environment themed Advent Calendar, sign up today!

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

In this edition: Harvest 2025 - a reflection from the Rev'd Canon Janet Nicholls | The Rev'd David Anderton | New Spritual Companions Network | Ministerial Wellbeing Day - sleep | Eco Church | Good News Story - Twelve New Priests Ordained

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