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    Travelling Well Together – Sustaining Ministry

    A conversation about how we can be an enduring missional presence in Essex and East London in the times and context in which God has placed us.

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    The Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal 2026

    Supporting climate resilience and environmental conservation in our linked partner dioceses in Kenya.

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    WePray June - August

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Support for Parishes

Information and resources to support parishes and worshipping communities

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Support for Ministers

Information and resources to support clergy and licensed lay ministers

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Current vacancies

FT Vicar at St Margaret’s, Barking and Dagenham Deanery

Location: Barking

St Margaret's in Barking will soon be seeking a new full time Vicar.  If you would like an…

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Team Vicar Designate for new team in semi-rural North Essex

Location: Witham deanery

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a full-time, stipendiary, ordained minister to work…

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Rector of St Paul’s Harlow Town Centre with St Mary’s Little Parndon

Location: Harlow

We are seeking a strategic, imaginative and pastoral priest to lead our diverse parish at a pivotal…

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