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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The next meeting will take place on Sat 17 October in St Michael’s Church in Myland from 10am - 1pm. All the roadshows are open to people from all episcopal areas across Chelmsford Diocese. Read the agenda 👉️ buff.ly/nwS4Aj9 Book your place 👉️ buff.ly/xV1bl4q 2/2 . . . 📷️: All Saints Rayne

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A new series of Church Buildings Support Conversation Roadshows are taking place across the Diocese this autumn. Focusing on: church safety and security, grants for churches and caring for churchyards. 1/2

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The theme of this year's Black History Month is 'Honouring our Communities'. A range of Black History Month Resources for churches can be found on our diocesan website 👉️ buff.ly/dk83x9S #BHM2026

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Read the full article on page 10 at buff.ly/DQJgSof 🦋 3/3 📷️: Other events run by St Andrews Church in Good Easter, and the Team of St. Andrew, St. Anne and St. Matthew in Colchester.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A group at St Mary’s Church in Stebbing explored the fascinating world of moths, and were featured in the latest edition of WEPRAY: "We were treated to an unexpected variety of moths, each with beautiful colours, intricate patterns, remarkable camouflage and unique characteristics." 2/3

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Churchyards are places of peace and reflection, but they are also havens for wildlife! Churches across our diocese took part in #ChurchesCountOnNature and #LoveYourBurialGroundWeek this year. 1/3

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

The service will begin at 5.15pm, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to meet, chat, share stories and visit stalls. The panel discussion will begin at 6.30pm. Find out more at buff.ly/U2DZFkC 2/2 #ClimateEmergency

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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

This is a festival that celebrates the interdependence of rural and urban communities in our Diocese. All are welcome to the service and refreshments afterwards. Find out more at buff.ly/75pPiyZ 3/3

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To find our more about Harriet, the role of Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer and to read comments about the appointment from Harriet, Bishop Guli and the Chair of the Chelmsford…

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

Amidst our worship, this service provides the opportunity to voice our gratitude to our farming community for their commitment to managing our countryside and producing our food in incredibly challenging conditions. 2/3 #HarvestService

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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

During the 100 Days of Listening we invite your church community to take part by using a Discussion Resource to discuss these topics, as well as any others that are relevant to your own parish. Download the Discussion Resource and find out more on our website. 👉️ buff.ly/qwLYTLo 2/2

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Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry | The Diocese of Chelmsford

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 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

🧭 Ordination season and our Lay Ministry Celebrations are times when people often reflect on their own calling. A range of resources have been produced by the CofE and our diocese to help church communities encourage & support people as they discern their vocation. 2/3

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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

"A heartfelt thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the evening such a memorable occasion ... It was a privilege to hear them sing." 🎼 2/2 #ChoralMusic #ChoralSinging

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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

View the Discussion Resource and find out more about our #100DaysOfListening on our website. 👉️ buff.ly/qwLYTLo 4/4

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