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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 February 2025
In this edition: A reflection for Racial Justice Sunday by the Rev'd Sharon Quilter | Rev'd Guy Hewitt from the Church of England Racial Justice Unit visits diocese | Bishop Guli's House of Lords speeches | Prayers for General Synod | Three Deans in Conversation - leadership and contested heritage | Bishop's Lent Appeal - resources for parishes | Colchester Area Leading your Church into Growth Conference | Vocations Days | Church Buildings Support Conversation - three roadshows now open for booking | Good News Story: Course Graduates and St Cedd Medal recipients recognised
3 February 2025
In this edition: A refleciton for Candlemas by the Venerable Kate Peacock | Looking ahead to Saturday's Celebration Service for the diocesan Course in Christian Studies and Pastoral Care Courses | Earth Hour, Saturday 22 March | Vacancies | St Mary's Saffron Walden, Holocaust Memorial Day Service.
27 January 2025
In this edition: A reflection from Canon Caroline Harding LLM | A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford on Holocaust Memorial Day | Church Times podcast on Bishop Guli's visit to Israel and Palestine | The Rev'd Simon Pearce appointed Area Dean of Chelmsford | Bishop's Lent Appeal 2025 - raising funds for Housing Justice | Church Buildings Support Conversation Roadshows open for booking | Bishop's Study Day 2025 reminder | Monthly Environment News - sign up today | Good News - hospital chaplaincy at Goodmayes | Essex and East London networking meeting for chaplains.
20 January 2025
In this edition: 'Extraordinary Generosity', a reflection from the Archdeacon of Barking | Bishop Guli's visit to Israel and Palestine and statement on the recent ceasefire/ hostage release agreement | Training update- ministry with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities | Colchester Korban Project - Administration Coordinator vacancy | Good News Story - St Andrew's Wickford host Church of England online service.
13 January 2025
In this edition: A reflection for Plough Sunday | Welcome and installation of the Rev'd Dr Sue Lucas as Archdeacon of Southend on 16 February | Essex and East London Chaplaincy meeting 18 February | Racial Justice Sunday | Ministry with Gypsy, Roma and Travelling Communities - training sessions | Energy Footprint Tool now open | New Keene Lectures at Chelmsford Cathedral | Save the date- Diocesan Choral Festival at Chelmsford Cathedral| Good News - Diocesan Plough Sunday Service at Thaxted.
6 January 2025
In this edition: A reflection for Epiphany from the Venerable Mike Power | the Very Rev'd Dr Jessica Martin welcomed as Dean of Chelsmford | Archbishop of York's Epiphany letter to Church of England clergy and lay ministers | Diocesan Plough Sunday service - this Sunday! | Good News - Digital Rollout raises £30,000 in three months for participating parishes.
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