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.
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September 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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.
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Tim Hewitt, Head Gardener at St Mary's Church in #Walthamstow recently received a special visit from the ITV show Alan Titchmarsh's Gardening Club about their 'Burials in Bloom' project.
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June 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Tim Hewitt, Head Gardener at St Mary's Church in #Walthamstow recently received a special visit from the ITV show Alan Titchmarsh's Gardening Club about their 'Burials in Bloom' project.
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Well done to the team who created this beautiful carpet of flowers in Thaxted Parish Church ahead of their Corpus Christi service earlier this month.
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June 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Well done to the team who created this beautiful carpet of flowers in Thaxted Parish Church ahead of their Corpus Christi service earlier this month.
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“... The repair café offers electrical, sewing, and bike repairs, and since we started, people have volunteered as mechanical, watch, spectacle repairers and jewellery cleaners, and we have spanned the generations, with people of all ages coming along."
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August 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“... The repair café offers electrical, sewing, and bike repairs, and since we started, people have volunteered as mechanical, watch, spectacle repairers and jewellery cleaners, and we have spanned the generations, with people of all ages coming along."
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Here are some more photos from the Bradwell Pilgrimage & Gathering earlier this month!
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July 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Here are some more photos from the Bradwell Pilgrimage & Gathering earlier this month!
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Bishop Adam captured some great moments at The Bradwell Pilgrimage & Gathering last month.
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August 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Bishop Adam captured some great moments at The Bradwell Pilgrimage & Gathering last month.
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Earlier this summer, St Andrew's Church Barnston celebrated the work on their roof with tea and cake.
"Thank you to all who made this possible."
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"Thank you to all who made this possible."
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September 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Earlier this summer, St Andrew's Church Barnston celebrated the work on their roof with tea and cake.
"Thank you to all who made this possible."
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"Thank you to all who made this possible."
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In the latest edition of WEPRAY, Revd Philip Wright writes about his ministry as Chaplain at #WestHamUnited Football Club, providing spiritual, pastoral and religious care.
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April 28, 2026 at 8:03 PM
In the latest edition of WEPRAY, Revd Philip Wright writes about his ministry as Chaplain at #WestHamUnited Football Club, providing spiritual, pastoral and religious care.
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Together they celebrated the Eucharist and Bishop Michael blessed the stone before it began its journey to our Diocese.
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Lichfield stone to become lasting symbol of faith and shared heritage at Bradwell Chapel | The Diocese of Chelmsford
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the Dean of Chelmsford, the Very Revd Dr Jessica Martin, have travelled to Lichfield Cathedral to collect a stone that will become…
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Together they celebrated the Eucharist and Bishop Michael blessed the stone before it began its journey to our Diocese.
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What began as an ordinary, dark Monday morning became a sparkling Thursday afternoon performance.
Hannah and Kirsty from iSingPOP visited Chrishall Primary School in December and taught the children a series of songs, complete with upbeat choreography.
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Hannah and Kirsty from iSingPOP visited Chrishall Primary School in December and taught the children a series of songs, complete with upbeat choreography.
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April 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
What began as an ordinary, dark Monday morning became a sparkling Thursday afternoon performance.
Hannah and Kirsty from iSingPOP visited Chrishall Primary School in December and taught the children a series of songs, complete with upbeat choreography.
1/4 #ChelmsDioLife #Community #Worship #Fun
Hannah and Kirsty from iSingPOP visited Chrishall Primary School in December and taught the children a series of songs, complete with upbeat choreography.
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Last month the Bishop of Colchester, the Rt Revd Roger Morris, and our Diocesan Rural Adviser and Agricultural Chaplain, the Revd Canon Janet Nicholls, attended the Essex Young Farmers Show.
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Last month the Bishop of Colchester, the Rt Revd Roger Morris, and our Diocesan Rural Adviser and Agricultural Chaplain, the Revd Canon Janet Nicholls, attended the Essex Young Farmers Show.
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“The Lambing Service reminds us of the deep bond between community, faith, and the land - it’s a simple tradition, but one that continues to bring people together year after year.”
The Theydon Parishes held their annual Lambing Service on Palm Sunday.
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The Theydon Parishes held their annual Lambing Service on Palm Sunday.
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April 21, 2026 at 4:57 PM
“The Lambing Service reminds us of the deep bond between community, faith, and the land - it’s a simple tradition, but one that continues to bring people together year after year.”
The Theydon Parishes held their annual Lambing Service on Palm Sunday.
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The Theydon Parishes held their annual Lambing Service on Palm Sunday.
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At the recent 'Living God’s Future Now' event, attendees listened to guest speakers explore new missional ideas, took part in engaging workshops, connected with colleagues and enjoyed a live performances by the acclaimed Choral Scholars from St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
At the recent 'Living God’s Future Now' event, attendees listened to guest speakers explore new missional ideas, took part in engaging workshops, connected with colleagues and enjoyed a live performances by the acclaimed Choral Scholars from St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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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."
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"It was wonderful to see so many people there, and we were delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor, Carlie Mayes."
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September 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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."
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"It was wonderful to see so many people there, and we were delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor, Carlie Mayes."
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In July, the Barkingside community came together for a vibrant community summer garden party at Holy Trinity Church.
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August 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
In July, the Barkingside community came together for a vibrant community summer garden party at Holy Trinity Church.
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August 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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August 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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The Chelmsford Cathedral Day Chaplains are a valued and growing volunteer ministry, currently made up of clergy and lay members.
On page 30 in the latest edition of WEPRAY, members of the team explain more about this important ministry.
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On page 30 in the latest edition of WEPRAY, members of the team explain more about this important ministry.
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July 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Chelmsford Cathedral Day Chaplains are a valued and growing volunteer ministry, currently made up of clergy and lay members.
On page 30 in the latest edition of WEPRAY, members of the team explain more about this important ministry.
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On page 30 in the latest edition of WEPRAY, members of the team explain more about this important ministry.
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“In my years of ministry, this was the first time I have ever been invited to bless a footbridge, and it was a real joy."
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July 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
“In my years of ministry, this was the first time I have ever been invited to bless a footbridge, and it was a real joy."
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This is so they can begin placements in the parishes where they will be curates from the autumn.
They are pictured above with members of the Bishop's Leadership Team and the Mission and Ministry Team, following the licensing.
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They are pictured above with members of the Bishop's Leadership Team and the Mission and Ministry Team, following the licensing.
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July 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
This is so they can begin placements in the parishes where they will be curates from the autumn.
They are pictured above with members of the Bishop's Leadership Team and the Mission and Ministry Team, following the licensing.
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They are pictured above with members of the Bishop's Leadership Team and the Mission and Ministry Team, following the licensing.
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July 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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St John's Leytonstone enjoyed food & fellowship at their #Pentecost Sunday Barbecue Celebration last month.
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June 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM
St John's Leytonstone enjoyed food & fellowship at their #Pentecost Sunday Barbecue Celebration last month.
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Earlier this year, for the second time, a group from both St Lukes and St Matthias in Canning Town, embarked on a transforming mission trip to northeast of Brazil.
They spent the first week serving alongside the Jocum mission base in Recife.
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They spent the first week serving alongside the Jocum mission base in Recife.
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June 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Earlier this year, for the second time, a group from both St Lukes and St Matthias in Canning Town, embarked on a transforming mission trip to northeast of Brazil.
They spent the first week serving alongside the Jocum mission base in Recife.
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They spent the first week serving alongside the Jocum mission base in Recife.
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Last month the Rev'd Canon Rod Reid, Area Dean of Braintree and Vicar of St Mary Bocking and St Mary and St Christopher Panfield, completed the London Marathon - raising over £5000 for Mid and North East Essex Mind!
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May 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Last month the Rev'd Canon Rod Reid, Area Dean of Braintree and Vicar of St Mary Bocking and St Mary and St Christopher Panfield, completed the London Marathon - raising over £5000 for Mid and North East Essex Mind!
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Last Saturday around 100 singers representing 15 different churches from across the Diocese gathered in Chelmsford Cathedral for the annual Diocesan Choral Festival.
The service was a joyful and uplifting occasion, celebrating choral singing in our Diocese.
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The service was a joyful and uplifting occasion, celebrating choral singing in our Diocese.
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May 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Last Saturday around 100 singers representing 15 different churches from across the Diocese gathered in Chelmsford Cathedral for the annual Diocesan Choral Festival.
The service was a joyful and uplifting occasion, celebrating choral singing in our Diocese.
1/3 #ChelmsDioLife #ChoralMusic
The service was a joyful and uplifting occasion, celebrating choral singing in our Diocese.
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