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We're the Church of England across Essex and East London, a Christian presence in every community across the area that we serve, sharing the love of God & helping people encounter Christ.

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'Valuing the marginal; focusing outward' is the third reflection in the series from The Rev'd Funmilayo Vaughan, Rector of St Mary Magdalen Church in Frinton.

Watch the reflection πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/0BStFet

Download the transcript πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/jZMZtg6

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Our Resurrection Journeys course for our diocesan 100 Days of Prayer is supported by a series of six video reflections.

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Vocations resources and events | The Church of England Good practice and resources to support dioceses in growing vocations to ministry.

This year, #VocationSunday takes place on Sunday 26 April.

A wide range of resources can be found on the Church of England website πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/nO9wvqp

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Young Vocations | The Diocese of Chelmsford Exploring young vocations for those aged 18-32 in Chelmsford Diocese.

We recently released the first of our #CalledToServe Young Vocations videos which have been created to inspire young people aged 18-32 to explore their calling.

Watch the videos and explore other resources πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/NUIviFP

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Barking Area Vocations Morning (Diocese of Chelmsford) Come along to our marketplace style event, to meet people in different lay and ordained ministries, and to hear about their journeys!

Book your free place at the Barking Area Vocations Morning, and find out more about the event πŸ‘‡

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Those interested in exploring lay or ordained ministry in the CofE are warmly invited to this informal marketplace-style event.

Hear from a wide range of people in different ministries, meet with others exploring their calling and discover the next possible steps in your vocation journey.

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We believe that everyone is called to serve God according to their given gifts, talents and context.

What might God be calling you to?

Tomorrow, Sat 7 March, a Barking Area Vocations Morning will take place at St Margaret's Church in Barking from 9.30am-12.45pm.

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Crisis in the Middle East Global Prayer Event Join believers from around the world for an urgent prayer meeting with Christians from the Middle East

Bishop Guli and Dr Krish Kandiah OBE - Director of Sanctuary Foundation are hosting a Crisis in the Middle East Global Prayer meeting on Tuesday 10 March.

Join in prayer with Christians from the Middle East and around the world.

Find out more and sign up to participate - buff.ly/h1HZbfD

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People from around the Diocese will be sharing how community organising in #EastLondon and #Essex has made a difference in their lives.

Discover why Bishop Adam is passionate about community organising, and find further details of the event at buff.ly/4eG6tMy

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The Right Rev'd Adam Atkinson, Bishop of Bradwell, invites people from across Chelmsford Diocese to a Community Organising Gathering on Monday 16 March, from 2-4pm at St Mary's Theydon Bois.

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As we continue our Diocesan 100 Days of Prayer, our weekly theme is Church Growth. Find out more and access resources: shorturl.at/r8qrI

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Bishop Guli has spoken in the House of Lords this evening about the situation in Iran and the Middle East. Watch here - buff.ly/MLRAAT8

Bishop Guli's statement on the situation can be read here - buff.ly/jfHaDXB

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Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry | The Diocese of Chelmsford Bishop Guli's invitation to 100 Days of Prayer about Sustaining Ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford

This week we also pray that we may see the changes taking place around us and that God would equip us so that we are ready for the changes that God is calling us into.

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Discover the Prayer Diary in full and explore other #100DaysOfPrayer resources at buff.ly/CbCH24L

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For the week beginning Wed 25 February, the theme of the #100DaysOfPrayer is our readiness for change:

Let us give thanks that Jesus comes near and journeys with us through change, and that through Jesus, our eyes are opened to God’s longing for change, for us and for our communities.

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The 100 Days of Prayer is an invitation for all of us to pray together across and within our diocese, with shared intention and focus.

To support our prayers, we have created a weekly Prayer Diary with a theme to frame, and some prompts to focus on.

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Weekly Sermon for the second Sunday of Lent with the Revd Tom Warmington
Weekly Sermon for the second Sunday of Lent with the Revd Tom Warmington The Revd Tom Warmington, Area Dean of Dunmow and Stansted, has recorded our weekly sermon for the second Sunday of Lent, Sunday 1 March. All our sermons can be found on the 'Weekly Sermon Videos'…

The Revd Tom Warmington, Area Dean of Dunmow and Stansted, has recorded our #ChelmsDioSermon for today – the second Sunday of Lent. Watch here:

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Chelmsford Cathedral Live broadcast worship and video resources to help you explore the Christian faith from Chelmsford Cathedral.


All are warmly invited to attend the service, but if you are unable to celebrate with us in person, you can watch a livestream of the service on the Chelmsford Cathedral Youtube page.

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126 people will be presented with certificates having completed either year 1 or year 2 of CCS, and 21 people will be receiving Pastoral Care Part 1 certificates.

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Congratulations to those receiving their Course in Christian Studies (CCS) certificates and Pastoral Care certificates today!

The Presentation Service will take place at 2pm in Chelmsford Cathedral, and will be led by Bishop Roger.

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Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry | The Diocese of Chelmsford Bishop Guli's invitation to 100 Days of Prayer about Sustaining Ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford

Each week of the 100 Days of Prayer there is a theme and prompts to frame and focus our prayers.

Please do expand on these and add your own prompts based on your context, your churches, your challenges and your hopes.

Find out more and download the Prayer Calendar at buff.ly/ltGQCkQ

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The 100 Days of Prayer is a particular invitation for all of us across the diocese to pray together with shared intention and focus.

Together, we open ourselves to listen to God and to God's wisdom through the power of the Holy Spirit as we seek God’s calling for us as a diocese.

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The Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal 2026 | The Diocese of Chelmsford Donate to the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal 2026 which climate resilience and environmental conservation in our linked partner diocese in Kenya.

Find out more at buff.ly/PYPqZd1 and discover how people, parishes and worshipping communities can support the Bishop of Chelmsford’s Lent Appeal if they would like to do so.

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