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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

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Support for Ministers

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Current vacancies

Vicar of Southend All Saints & Priest in Charge of Prittlewell St Luke

Location: Bradwell Episcopal Area, Archdeaconry of Southend

All Saints and St Luke’s are two parishes located less than a mile apart who are on a journey…

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Priest in Charge of the Parish of Horndon, Orsett and Bulphan

Location: Thurrock Deanery

Is God calling you to South Essex?

The Parish of Horndon, Orsett and Bulphan is seeking a Priest-in-Charge. This…

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Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Diocese of Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford

The Diocese of Chelmsford is one of the largest and most diverse dioceses in the Church of England,…

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