The View

Edition 245: Churches mark VE Day 80th Anniversary

6 May 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Becca Rogers | Churches mark VE Day anniversary | VE Day resources | The Rev'd Tim Scott appointed Area Dean of Waltham Forest | Bishop Guli joins Pleshey Partners for afternoon tea | Thy Kingdom Come 2025 | Record visits to 'A Church Near You' - don't miss out! | New Keene Lectures at Chelmsford Cathedral | Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast - clergy invitation | Spiritual Companionship Course - new module added | We believe - resources from the Church fo England to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Crede.

Edition 244: Great British Railway Journeys visits Bishop Guli at Chelmsford Cathedral

28 April 2025

In this edition: A reflection from our Diocesan Director of Education | Great British Railway Journeys visits Bishop Guli at Chelmsford Cathedral | The Rev'd Julie Couchman-Boor appointed as Colchester Area CMD Advsier | Parish Share 2026 timetable | Diocesan Pastoral Care course | Living God’s Future now - an event presented by HeartEdge at Wickford and Runwell | Theology and Action for God's Creation at Chelmsford Cathedral | Good News - Cornerstone workshops help to encourage generous giving.

Because of the Bank Holiday on Monday 5 May, the next edition of the View will be published on Tuesday 6 May.  

Edition 243: Bishop Guli’s Tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis

22 April 2025

In this edition: The Rev'd Canon Rob Merchant's reflection for the Church of England's Everyday Faith App | Bishop Guli's tribute to Pope Francis | An invitation to the Rev'd Stella Olukanmi's funeral | Looking ahead to VE Day on 8 May | Vacancies across the Diocese of Chelmsford | Resources to help you reduce your carbon footprint | Good News - Leading your Church into Growth in the Colchester Area. 

Edition 242: Bishop Guli’s Easter Message

14 April 2025

In this edition: Bishop Guli's Easter Message | The Rev'd Stella Olukanmi | House of Bishops' Statement about Al Ahli Hospital attack | Diocesan Eucharist this Thursday | Lenten Pilgrimage | Rev'd Canon Rob Merchant's reflections for Church of England Everyday Faith App | Rev'd Will Rose-Moore's Church of England Palm Sunday reflection | Bishop Guli meets with people from farming community | Colchester Leading your Church into Growth 16 - 18 May | Energy footprint tool - easier to complete this year | Good News Story - SALT Women's Ministry at Holy Trinity South Woodford.

Edition 241: Bishop Guli leads BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship

7 April 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Jeremy Trew, Area Dean of Saffron Walden | Bishop Guli leads BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship | Good News - Diocese of Gloucester makes generous gift to fund a curacy in Chelmsford Diocese | The Rev'd John Saxon appointed Area Dean of Harwich | Spiritual Companionship Modules - spaces available | Theology and Action for God's Creation - forthcoming talk at Chelmsford Cathedral | Vacancies at Chelmsford Cathedral.

Edition 240: Remembering Operation Varsity

31 March 2025

In this edition: 'An enduring love' - a reflection from the Rev'd Jonathan Evens for Mothering Sunday | Bishop Guli leads BBC Radio 4 worship and Lent reflection | Bishop Guli's book review for the Church Times | Holy Week and Easter Resources | Strengthening church & school Partnerships - Ministers' Conference | Volunteers needed for school visists programmes at Chelmsford Cathedral | National Estate Chuches Network, London Conference | Bishop Guli's Lenten Pilgrimage Days 3 & 4 | Climate Crisis in Troubled Times - Day of Reflection | Good News Story- remembering Operation Varsity on 80th anniversary.

Edition 239: Believing in Barking-  Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board awards £14.95m to fund missional work with deaneries and parishes in the Barking Episcopal Area

24 March 2025

In this edition: Bishop Guli's Presidential Address to the March meeting of Diocesan Synod | Weekly Sermon from the Rev'd Nick Pucenot | Good News - Believing in Barking, Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board awards £14.95m to fund missional work with deaneries and parishes in the Barking Episcopal Area | Bishop's Lent Appeal, a message from Bishop Guli | Bishop Guli joins charity leaders in calling for National Housing Committee | Energy Footprint Tool responses off to a fantastic start!

Edition 238: Church’s innovative internet solution

17 March 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Andy Griffiths | The Rev'd Canon Christian Krieger's sermon from the service ot install, collate and admit new Cathedral Canons | The Rev'd Samantha Brazier-Gibbs appointed as Archdeacon of Ipswich | Bishop Guli's Lent Pilgrimage Day 2 | Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services - interactive map ffor church youth groups| Good News - rural church innovates to overcome lack of broadband.

Edition 237 - Dean Shelley-Ann Tenia leads 2025 Bishop’s Study Day

10 March 2025

In this edition: Dean of Trinidad and Tobago leads Bishop's Study Day and visits churches and schools across Chelmsford Diocese | Weekly Sermon from the Rev'd John Fry | The Rev'd James Gilder appointed Area Dean of Redbridge | New Honorary Canons installed and collated at Chelmsford Cathedral | Church Buildings Support Conversation roadshows begin | The Parish Safegaurding Dashboard | Climate Crisis in Troubled Times - day of reflection | Lent and Easter at the Diocesan House of Retreat | Good News Story - New sensory room at St Mark's Marks Gate.

Edition 236: Royal Visit for Mothers’ Union English for Women Project

3 March 2025

In this edition: A reflection from Archdeacon Sue | Bishop Guli's duty week in the Hosue of Lords | Bishop Guli writes for the Church Times about the church's role in tackling the housing crisis | Archdeacon Jonathan's report on House of Lords Delegation visit to Wethersfield Asylum Accommodation SIte | Dean Jessica visits Barking parishes | Evaluation of Listed Places of Worship Scheme - survey open | Maundy Thursday Diocesan Eucharist and Chrism Mass details | Citizens UK Community of Practice 2025 meetings | Good News - Chelmsford Cathedral welcomes Mothers Union Worldwide President after royal visit to English for Women project.

Edition 235: Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2025 open for donations

24 February 2025

In this edition: 'Jesus calms the Storm' - a reflection by Bishop Lynne | Bishop's Lent Appeal open for donations & resources to help promote the Lent Appeal in your church community | Prayer walk with the Dean of Trinidad and Tobago | Bishop's Study Day next week - last chance to book | Climate Crisis - day of reflection | Good News Story - My Prison MInistry by the Rev'd Timnat Emmanuel. 

Edition 234: Welcoming the Venerable Dr Sue Lucas as Archdeacon of Southend

17 February 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Canon Ian Hilton | Welcoming Archdeacon Sue | The Rev'd Canon Phil Ritchie appointed Area Dean of St Osyth | Bishop Guli signs refugee citizenship letter | Prayer walk with the Dean of Trinidad and Tobago | Spiritual Companionship Modules, places avaialble | Carbon Literacy | Good News - Wanstead pupils expore the idea of Kintsugi.