Edition 220: Change makers - Phillis’ Story

28 October 2024

In this edition: A sermon for Bible Sunday from the Rev Darren McIndoe | Bishop Guli's Pastoral Letter | Bishop Guli's interview with Premier Christianity Magazine | Celebrating Change Makers this Black History Month - Phillis' Story | The Rev Canon Darren Barlow speaks to the BBC about the Grays lorry tragedy | The Rev Alan Moss appointed as Estates Youth Missional Lead | Praying for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29) | Diocesan Confirmation Service | Drawing Aside - a message for clergy from the Diocesan Retreat House | St Nicholas Berden are National Churches Trust Award Winners!!!

Edition 219: A sermon on the theme of generosity

21 October 2024

In this edition: A sermon from Bishop Lynne on the theme of generosity | Digital Giving during Advent and Christmas | Karlstad Diocese visit | Church Buildings Support Conversation | NEW Eco Church Survey and Diocesan Support | Colchester Area Vocations Morning | Good News: Lifestreams Churches' LIsa Baldwin is Southend Citizen of the Year Gold Award Winner!

Edition 218: Black History Month - events and activities

14 October 2024

In this edition: What is your one big thing? A reflection from the Rev Canon Dave Chesney | Giving thanks for those involved in the work of safeguarding | Black History Month 2024 - the Rev Sharon Quilter speaks with Phoenix 98 FM, Changemaker Marjorie Stanford, Black History Month events, gatherings and films | Welcoming our friends from Karlstad Diocese | The Rev Charley Day speaks to BBC Radio 4's Today programme about Baby Loss Certificates | Chelmsford representatives join national service to celebrate 30th anniversary of the ordination or women to the priesthood | Vacancies | Church of England guide to forthcoming UN environment conferences | Good News - the Rev Canon Rod Reid's Firewalk for World Mental Health Day.

Edition 217: Archdeacon Mike’s Installation as Archdeacon of West Ham

7 October 2024

In this edtion: A reflection from the Rev Beth Joss-Pothen | Archdeacon Mike's Installation & welcome service at St Mary Walthamstow on 24 November | Bishop Guli's Statement on the Anniversary of the 7 October attacks | Celebrating Change Makers this Black History Month - Aleishia Lewis | Diocesan Confirmation Service at the Cathedral – 24 November | Cups on a String - Riding Lights Theatre Company Production Chelmsford Cathedral 19 October | Environment events November 2024 - reducing our carbon footprint | Common Worship Almanac 2024 - 2025 | Good News Story - St Barnabas Little Ilford help recreate walk that founded charity Crisis.

Edition 216: Celebrating Harvest

30 September 2024

In this edition: A reflection for Harvest from the Rev Canon Janet Nicholls, Agricultural Chaplain and Rural Adviser | Essex County Harvest Service | Congratulations to our 18 newly ordained priests | Vacancy for the Archdeacon of Southend | Archdeacon Mike's Installation as Archdeacon of West Ham | Saying Goodbye - a service for those who have suffered the loss of a baby | Generosity Week and new Generosity and Giving web pages | Good News Story - Fr Alex Summers becomes a Royal Navy Chaplain | Essex and East London Chaplaincy Meeting - 18 February 2025.

Edition 215: Archdeacon Elwin’s farewell

23 September 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev Jonathan Evens, Area Dean of Basildon | Archdeacon Elwin's farewell | Ordination of priests this Saturday - earlier start for Bradwell service | the Rev Elise Peterson appointed as Women's Ministry Adviser | Bishop Guli co-signs letter about forceful dispossession of land in the West Bank | Bishop Lynne and Fr Simon Cuff to speak at this week's launch of the St Martin's Centre for Spirituality and Social Justice | Chelmsford Cathedral seeking to expand Day Chaplaincy Team | Diocesan Retreat House seeks part-time cook | Carbon Literacy Course - this November | Scam emails - reminder to be alert | Good News - St Nicholas Berden shortlisted for National Churches Trust Award

Edition 214: Believing in Barking - Becs’ story

16 September 2024

In this edition: A reflection from our Diocesan Environmental Officer | Ordinations 2024 latest | Alexandra Podd commissioned as an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands | Black History Month - celebrating Chelmsford Diocese Changemakers | Season of Creation events at Chelmsford Cathedral on 2 October | Vocational Wellbeing Study Day for clergy and licensed lay ministers | Believing in Barking - Becs' story

Edition 213: Celebrating the ordination of new Deacons

9 September 2024

In this edition: A reflection from our Diocesan Director of Ordinands | Celebrating the ordination of new Deacons | Black History Month 2024 - celebrating change-makers in Chelmsford Diocese | Safeguarding Thanksgiving Service - 7 October | new Safeguarding Dashboards | 50 faces of the Holy Land Exhibition at Chelmsford Cathedral | Generosity Week 2024 - resources for churches | Energy Footprint Tool - thank you, results and what next?

Edition 212: Looking ahead to this weekend’s ordinations

2 September 2024

In this edition: A reflection from our Diocesan Director of Education, Carrie Prior | Looking ahead to this year's ordinations | Becoming a Distinctive Deacon- an Ordination Good News Story | Latest reminders including Archdeacon Elwin's farewell and Archdeacon Mike's installation as Archdeacon of West Ham | Free Parish Share leaflets | Season of Creation event on 2 October | Carbon literacy training course | Latest vacancies.

Edition 211: Reflections on the unrest and violence of recent weeks.

12 August 2024

In this edition: Weekly reflection from the Rev Nick Pucenot | A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Guli about the unrest and violence across the country | Bishop Lynne to discuss UK riots on Premier Christian Radio | Archdeacon of West Ham installation 5 October | Chelmsford Diocese committee nominations open | Church of England Elections Review Group Consultation on PCC Membership and Codes of Conduct | Season of Creation Event Chelmsford Cathedral, 2 October | Catalyst training course for those who work with children and young people | Good News: Retro gaming brings the community together at St Mary's Walthamstow.

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Edition 210: A statement from Bishop Guli about the outbreaks of violence across the country

5 August 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev Dr Sue Lucas | A statement from Bishop Guli about the outbreaks of violence across the country | St Martin's Centre for Spirituality and Social Justice autumn events programme | Essex and East London Chaplaincy meeting | Smashing the Stigma - an afternoon for those who have lost a loved one, friend or colleague to suicide | Sign up to Climate Action Now | The View during August | Good News Story - Reader Retreat 2024.

Edition 209: Bishop Roger’s tenth anniversary as Bishop of Colchester

29 July 2024

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev Jeremy Trew | Bishop Roger's tenth anniversary as Bishop of Colchester | Saira Salimi appointed as Deputy Chancellor of Chelmsford Diocese | Archdeacon Elwin's farewell service and collection | Bishop Guli's Keynote Address to the National Justice and Peace Netwok Conference | Energy Footprint Tool - closing date this week | Electrical work - guidance for churches | Free portrait of His Majesty the King for churches | Vacancy CTEEL Ecumenical Lead for East London | Training2Care autism and dementia awareness at Brentwood School | Good News Story: Chaplaincy to Roma, Gypsy and Traveller people.