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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow, Wed 30 September, Chelmsford Cathedral are hosting a special ecumenical service followed by a panel event to celebrate 10 years of A Rocha UK's Eco Church. Everyone is welcome for all or part of the evening! It’s a free event and refreshments will be provided. 1/2

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Everyone is warmly invited to Chelmsford Cathedral today, 27 September, at 3.30pm for our Essex County Harvest Service. The Cathedral will be adorned with sheaves of corn and bales of straw from our Essex farms, and will be filled with farmers bringing their produce, animals and a tractor! 1/3

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Please pray for our 20 #ChelmsDioNewPriests being ordained to the priesthood across the Diocese today 🙏 If you're attending a service, we'd love to see your photos. Tag @chelmsdio.bsky.social 📸 Find out more about our new priests: buff.ly/NiMvmiX.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tomorrow 20 #ChelmsDioNewPriests will be ordained across our Diocese! Here they are with our bishops during their pre-ordination retreat at the Diocesan House of Retreat. 🙏 Please pray for them and tag @chelmsdio.bsky.social in any photos you take tomorrow! 📸 More info: buff.ly/NiMvmiX.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Essex County Harvest Service takes place at Chelmsford Cathedral this Sunday 27 September at 3.30pm. Animals from Barleylands will be present outside the Cathedral before the service. All are welcome! Refreshments will be served after the service.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Meet our #ChelmsDioNewPriests who will be ordained to the priesthood by the Rt Revd Rob Munro, Bishop of Ebbsfleet, tomorrow at St Mary the Virgin, Henham at 6pm. Find out more about our new priests: buff.ly/NiMvmiX.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Say ‘hello’ to our #ChelmsDioNewPriests from the Colchester Episcopal Area, being ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Roger at St Botolph’s, Colchester this Saturday at 10am. Find out more about our new priests: buff.ly/NiMvmiX.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yesterday five new Honorary Canons were Installed at Chelmsford Cathedral and we gave thanks for the service of our Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Michaela Southworth, who is leaving her role this month. Find out more - buff.ly/6z9pJsV

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our #100DaysOfListening began on 6 September and will finish on 15 December. After the 100 Days of Prayer earlier this year, four topics were identified which impact many of our churches and worshipping communities: vocations, wellbeing, buildings and finances. 1/2

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A celebration of Holy Communion has been held at Chelmsford Cathedral to mark the beginning of the new Cuddesdon Chelmsford Centre. The Centre enables us to continue our commitment to training ordinands and lay leaders within Essex and East London. Find out more - buff.ly/P4pUXXE

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today, meet our #ChelmsDioNewPriests serving in the Bradwell Episcopal Area, who will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Adam at St Michael & All Angels, Westcliff at 10:30am this Saturday. Find out more about our new priests: buff.ly/NiMvmiX.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Congratulations to our #ChelmsDioNewPriests serving in the Barking Episcopal Area. Meet our priests who will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Lynne at St Saviour’s, Walthamstow at 2pm this Saturday. Read more: buff.ly/NiMvmiX.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week we will be introducing our 20 #ChelmsDioNewPriests, who will be ordained at 5 services across Essex and East London this Saturday. Meet those serving in the Barking Episcopal Area, who will be ordained by Bishop Lynne at St Chad's, Chadwell Heath at 10am. Read more: buff.ly/NiMvmiX.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The church communities of St James' in Clacton-on-Sea with St Christopher's in Jaywick, organised a "splendid afternoon tea" last month in aid of their Warm Welcome Appeal. 🫖🍰 #ChelmsDioLife #Community #Fundraising #Essex

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

If you are exploring a calling to ministry or would simply like to learn more about vocations in the Diocese of Chelmsford, save the date for our upcoming Vocations Days: • Saturday 3 October at Emmanuel Church in Billericay • Saturday 7 November at Great Notley Church 1/3

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

St Mary's Church in Maldon enjoyed a "lovely evening of beautiful Italian Renaissance choral music" during the summer. "It was wonderful to see so many people there, and we were delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor, Carlie Mayes." 1/2 #ChelmsDioLife #ThrowbackThursday

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

People are faithfully serving God across our diocese, but many parishes are facing real pressures. Following on from 100 Days of Prayer earlier this year, four topics have been identified which impact many of our churches and worshipping communities: vocations, wellbeing, buildings & finances. 1/4

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Catalyst is a free six month training course for anyone who would like to develop their skills and knowledge about working with children and young people in the church. Monthly sessions take place between October and April, and the course includes a free residential weekend! 1/2

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"In a diocese of extensive agricultural land, Harvest Festival provides the opportunity to connect with the people who dedicate their lives to ensuring that food is produced to nourish and sustain us." 1/2 #Harvest

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Our new Deacons from the Colchester Episcopal Area with members of the Bishop's Leadership Team and the Rev'd Charlotte Osborn who led this year's ordination retreat and preached at today's ordination services. Fifteen new Deacons from across the Diocese were ordained by Bishop Guli today.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Fifteen new Deacons have been ordained at Chelmsford Cathedral today. Pictured here are our new Deacons from the Barking Episcopal Area with Members of the Bishop's Leadership Team and the Rev'd Charlotte Osborn who preached at today's services.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Congratulations to our new Deacons from the Bradwell Episcopal Area who were ordained at Chelmsford Cathedral this morning. Here they are pictured with members of the Bishop's Leadership Team and the Rev'd Charlotte Osborn who preached at the service. #ChelmsDioNewRevs.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tomorrow we’ll be celebrating the ordination of 15 #ChelmsDioNewRevs at @chelmscathedral.bsky.social. They are pictured here with our bishops during their ordination retreat at The Diocesan Retreat House, Pleshey. Join us in praying for them 🙏. Find out more about our new deacons: buff.ly/3P6AlEw.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Please pray for our #ChelmsDioNewRevs who will be ordained deacon today at @chelmscathedral.bsky.social 🙏 Services take place at 11am (Bradwell Area) and 2pm (Barking and Colchester Area). Find out more about our new deacons and watch live: buff.ly/3P6AlEw.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Right Reverend Adam Atkinson, the Bishop of Bradwell, has recorded today’s #ChelmsDioSermon, titled ‘Forgiven’. Watch here: buff.ly/BudjVMq 🙏

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tomorrow we’ll be celebrating the ordination of 15 #ChelmsDioNewRevs at @chelmscathedral.bsky.social. They are pictured here with our bishops during their ordination retreat at The Retreat House, Pleshey. Join us in praying for them 🙏. Find out more about our new deacons: buff.ly/3P6AlEw.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Feeling inspired by this year’s #ChelmsDioNewRevs? If you feel God may be calling you to a role in the Church, a great first step is to speak to your parish priest. Explore your vocation: buff.ly/Fie2amO.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating our #ChelmsDioNewRevs serving in the Colchester Area, who will be ordained by Bishop Guli at @chelmscathedral.bsky.social at 2pm this Sunday. Find out more about our new deacons: buff.ly/3P6AlEw.

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