The Diocese of Chelmsford
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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.
Today on #ArmsticeDay, we invite you to join us in praying this prayer of commemoration:
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1/4 #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #JesusLightOfTheWorld
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Today on #ArmsticeDay, we invite you to join us in praying this prayer of commemoration:
1/4 #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #JesusLightOfTheWorld
1/4 #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #JesusLightOfTheWorld
"Remembrance will likely include the pain of tears as well as smiles born of gratitude and treasured memories."
Read or listen to Bishop Guli's reflection for Remembrance in full at buff.ly/0ScfaKc
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#ArmsticeDay #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #Remembrance2025
📸: Goran Horvat via Pixabay
Read or listen to Bishop Guli's reflection for Remembrance in full at buff.ly/0ScfaKc
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#ArmsticeDay #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #Remembrance2025
📸: Goran Horvat via Pixabay
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
"Remembrance will likely include the pain of tears as well as smiles born of gratitude and treasured memories."
Read or listen to Bishop Guli's reflection for Remembrance in full at buff.ly/0ScfaKc
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#ArmsticeDay #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #Remembrance2025
📸: Goran Horvat via Pixabay
Read or listen to Bishop Guli's reflection for Remembrance in full at buff.ly/0ScfaKc
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#ArmsticeDay #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #Remembrance2025
📸: Goran Horvat via Pixabay
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St James and St Paul's Church in Colchester. Clergy: James McCluskey (R), Jeff Graham (A).
St James the Great Primary School: Mrs L Turner (HT).
The Diocese of Quebec – The Anglican Church of Canada.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St James and St Paul's Church in Colchester. Clergy: James McCluskey (R), Jeff Graham (A).
St James the Great Primary School: Mrs L Turner (HT).
The Diocese of Quebec – The Anglican Church of Canada.
#ChelmsDio_COP
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St James and St Paul's Church in Colchester. Clergy: James McCluskey (R), Jeff Graham (A).
St James the Great Primary School: Mrs L Turner (HT).
The Diocese of Quebec – The Anglican Church of Canada.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St James and St Paul's Church in Colchester. Clergy: James McCluskey (R), Jeff Graham (A).
St James the Great Primary School: Mrs L Turner (HT).
The Diocese of Quebec – The Anglican Church of Canada.
#ChelmsDio_COP
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St Mary's Langham w St Peter's Boxted. Clergy: Heather Wilcox (PIC), Hannah Cooper (AC), Hazel Greenland (AC), Paul Mann (AC), Emma Barr (A).
Boxted St Peter’s School: Ellie Jaggs (HT).
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Please pray for:
St Mary's Langham w St Peter's Boxted. Clergy: Heather Wilcox (PIC), Hannah Cooper (AC), Hazel Greenland (AC), Paul Mann (AC), Emma Barr (A).
Boxted St Peter’s School: Ellie Jaggs (HT).
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St Mary's Langham w St Peter's Boxted. Clergy: Heather Wilcox (PIC), Hannah Cooper (AC), Hazel Greenland (AC), Paul Mann (AC), Emma Barr (A).
Boxted St Peter’s School: Ellie Jaggs (HT).
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St Mary's Langham w St Peter's Boxted. Clergy: Heather Wilcox (PIC), Hannah Cooper (AC), Hazel Greenland (AC), Paul Mann (AC), Emma Barr (A).
Boxted St Peter’s School: Ellie Jaggs (HT).
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
Let us remember before God,
and commend to his sure keeping:
those who have died for their country in conflict;
Those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure,
and all who have lived and died in the service of humanity.
1/2 #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday2025 #LestWeForget
and commend to his sure keeping:
those who have died for their country in conflict;
Those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure,
and all who have lived and died in the service of humanity.
1/2 #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday2025 #LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Let us remember before God,
and commend to his sure keeping:
those who have died for their country in conflict;
Those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure,
and all who have lived and died in the service of humanity.
1/2 #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday2025 #LestWeForget
and commend to his sure keeping:
those who have died for their country in conflict;
Those whom we knew, and whose memory we treasure,
and all who have lived and died in the service of humanity.
1/2 #WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday2025 #LestWeForget
The Revd Becca Rogers, Associate Priest at Victoria Docks Ascension Church and Racial Justice Advocate for the Newham Deanery, has recorded our #chelmsdiosermon for today, Remembrance Sunday. Watch here: buff.ly/LvmkbBg 🙏
Weekly Sermon for Remembrance Sunday with The Revd Becca Rogers
The Revd Becca Rogers, Associate Priest at Victoria Docks Ascension Church and Racial Justice Advocate for the Newham Deanery, has recorded our weekly sermon for Remembrance Sunday.
All our sermons…
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November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Revd Becca Rogers, Associate Priest at Victoria Docks Ascension Church and Racial Justice Advocate for the Newham Deanery, has recorded our #chelmsdiosermon for today, Remembrance Sunday. Watch here: buff.ly/LvmkbBg 🙏
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
A prayer for #RemembranceSunday:
Ever-living God, We remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence; may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples ...
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A prayer for #RemembranceSunday:
Ever-living God, We remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence; may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples ...
1/3 #ChelmsDio_COP
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
A prayer for #RemembranceSunday:
Ever-living God, We remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence; may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples ...
1/3 #ChelmsDio_COP
A prayer for #RemembranceSunday:
Ever-living God, We remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence; may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples ...
1/3 #ChelmsDio_COP
A reflection for Remembrance from The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford.
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
A reflection for Remembrance from The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford.
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
The Deanery of Colchester recently brought over 150 people together from their parishes for a Deanery Day, with worship, workshops, 12 visiting speakers covering a variety of topics, and lots of food!
1/2 #ChelmsDioLife #Community #Fellowship
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November 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Deanery of Colchester recently brought over 150 people together from their parishes for a Deanery Day, with worship, workshops, 12 visiting speakers covering a variety of topics, and lots of food!
1/2 #ChelmsDioLife #Community #Fellowship
1/2 #ChelmsDioLife #Community #Fellowship
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Pyay – The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma).
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Pyay – The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma).
#ChelmsDio_COP
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Pyay – The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma).
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Pyay – The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma).
#ChelmsDio_COP
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St Barnabas Old Heath Church in Colchester Clergy: Erwin Lammens (PIC, AD).
The Diocese of Pungue River – Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St Barnabas Old Heath Church in Colchester Clergy: Erwin Lammens (PIC, AD).
The Diocese of Pungue River – Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola.
#ChelmsDio_COP
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St Barnabas Old Heath Church in Colchester Clergy: Erwin Lammens (PIC, AD).
The Diocese of Pungue River – Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St Barnabas Old Heath Church in Colchester Clergy: Erwin Lammens (PIC, AD).
The Diocese of Pungue River – Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola.
#ChelmsDio_COP
"It is a real privilege to be part of that final journey with a person and be alongside them and their family and friends as that person dies."
In the latest edition of WEPRAY, Rev'd Andrew Merchant writes about his ministry as volunteer #chaplain at Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford.
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In the latest edition of WEPRAY, Rev'd Andrew Merchant writes about his ministry as volunteer #chaplain at Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
"It is a real privilege to be part of that final journey with a person and be alongside them and their family and friends as that person dies."
In the latest edition of WEPRAY, Rev'd Andrew Merchant writes about his ministry as volunteer #chaplain at Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford.
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In the latest edition of WEPRAY, Rev'd Andrew Merchant writes about his ministry as volunteer #chaplain at Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford.
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#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayer
Please pray for:
Greenstead w Colchester St Anne TM: St Anne's Colchester, St Andrew's Colchester & St Matthew's Colchester. Clergy: Sue Howlett (TV), Philip Howlett (AC). LLM: Martin Roscoe.
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Please pray for:
Greenstead w Colchester St Anne TM: St Anne's Colchester, St Andrew's Colchester & St Matthew's Colchester. Clergy: Sue Howlett (TV), Philip Howlett (AC). LLM: Martin Roscoe.
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayer
Please pray for:
Greenstead w Colchester St Anne TM: St Anne's Colchester, St Andrew's Colchester & St Matthew's Colchester. Clergy: Sue Howlett (TV), Philip Howlett (AC). LLM: Martin Roscoe.
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
Greenstead w Colchester St Anne TM: St Anne's Colchester, St Andrew's Colchester & St Matthew's Colchester. Clergy: Sue Howlett (TV), Philip Howlett (AC). LLM: Martin Roscoe.
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayer
Please pray for:
St Margaret w St Michael Church in Berechurch. Clergy: Anna Davis (PIC).
The Diocese of Puerto Rico – The Episcopal Church.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St Margaret w St Michael Church in Berechurch. Clergy: Anna Davis (PIC).
The Diocese of Puerto Rico – The Episcopal Church.
#ChelmsDio_COP
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayer
Please pray for:
St Margaret w St Michael Church in Berechurch. Clergy: Anna Davis (PIC).
The Diocese of Puerto Rico – The Episcopal Church.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St Margaret w St Michael Church in Berechurch. Clergy: Anna Davis (PIC).
The Diocese of Puerto Rico – The Episcopal Church.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Are you ready to accept card donations over Advent and Christmas?
Would you like some help in getting the most from your contactless device?
Or are you new to digital giving and not quite sure where to start?
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Would you like some help in getting the most from your contactless device?
Or are you new to digital giving and not quite sure where to start?
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November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Are you ready to accept card donations over Advent and Christmas?
Would you like some help in getting the most from your contactless device?
Or are you new to digital giving and not quite sure where to start?
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Would you like some help in getting the most from your contactless device?
Or are you new to digital giving and not quite sure where to start?
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Have you felt a nudge, a yearning or a prompt? Or wondered ‘Could I do that?’
Come along to the Colchester Area Vocations Morning on Saturday 8 November from 9.30am - 12.30pm to hear, discuss, explore and ponder what God is calling you to.
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Come along to the Colchester Area Vocations Morning on Saturday 8 November from 9.30am - 12.30pm to hear, discuss, explore and ponder what God is calling you to.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Have you felt a nudge, a yearning or a prompt? Or wondered ‘Could I do that?’
Come along to the Colchester Area Vocations Morning on Saturday 8 November from 9.30am - 12.30pm to hear, discuss, explore and ponder what God is calling you to.
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Come along to the Colchester Area Vocations Morning on Saturday 8 November from 9.30am - 12.30pm to hear, discuss, explore and ponder what God is calling you to.
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#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St Andrew's Marks Tey and St Margaret & St Catherine Church in Aldham. Clergy: Vacancy (PIC).
Marks Tey St Andrew’s School: Keith Birbeck (HT).
The Diocese of Pretoria – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St Andrew's Marks Tey and St Margaret & St Catherine Church in Aldham. Clergy: Vacancy (PIC).
Marks Tey St Andrew’s School: Keith Birbeck (HT).
The Diocese of Pretoria – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
#ChelmsDio_COP
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
St Andrew's Marks Tey and St Margaret & St Catherine Church in Aldham. Clergy: Vacancy (PIC).
Marks Tey St Andrew’s School: Keith Birbeck (HT).
The Diocese of Pretoria – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
St Andrew's Marks Tey and St Margaret & St Catherine Church in Aldham. Clergy: Vacancy (PIC).
Marks Tey St Andrew’s School: Keith Birbeck (HT).
The Diocese of Pretoria – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
#ChelmsDio_COP
St John's Church, Buckhurst Hill celebrated #Harvest earlier this month with a generosity themed all age service and a Harvest Hoolie.
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How did your worshipping community mark Harvest? We'd love to see your photos and videos!
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How did your worshipping community mark Harvest? We'd love to see your photos and videos!
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November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
St John's Church, Buckhurst Hill celebrated #Harvest earlier this month with a generosity themed all age service and a Harvest Hoolie.
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How did your worshipping community mark Harvest? We'd love to see your photos and videos!
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How did your worshipping community mark Harvest? We'd love to see your photos and videos!
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#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
The Deanery of Colchester.
Area Dean: Erwin Lammens.
Lay Chair: Lynne Gettings.
The Diocese of Portsmouth – The Church of England.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
The Deanery of Colchester.
Area Dean: Erwin Lammens.
Lay Chair: Lynne Gettings.
The Diocese of Portsmouth – The Church of England.
#ChelmsDio_COP
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
The Deanery of Colchester.
Area Dean: Erwin Lammens.
Lay Chair: Lynne Gettings.
The Diocese of Portsmouth – The Church of England.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
The Deanery of Colchester.
Area Dean: Erwin Lammens.
Lay Chair: Lynne Gettings.
The Diocese of Portsmouth – The Church of England.
#ChelmsDio_COP
Explore our resources for Remembrance 2025 at buff.ly/0ScfaKc
#Remembrance #Armstice #WeWillRememberThem
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📸: Mohamed B via Unsplash
#Remembrance #Armstice #WeWillRememberThem
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📸: Mohamed B via Unsplash
November 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Explore our resources for Remembrance 2025 at buff.ly/0ScfaKc
#Remembrance #Armstice #WeWillRememberThem
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📸: Mohamed B via Unsplash
#Remembrance #Armstice #WeWillRememberThem
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📸: Mohamed B via Unsplash
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
All those men and women who work in the emergency services providing 24 hour care and protection, both in front line and behind the scenes. Pray, too, for their chaplains.
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
All those men and women who work in the emergency services providing 24 hour care and protection, both in front line and behind the scenes. Pray, too, for their chaplains.
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
All those men and women who work in the emergency services providing 24 hour care and protection, both in front line and behind the scenes. Pray, too, for their chaplains.
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
All those men and women who work in the emergency services providing 24 hour care and protection, both in front line and behind the scenes. Pray, too, for their chaplains.
1/2 #ChelmsDio_COP
The Revd Andy Griffiths, Lead Adviser for Formation and Wellbeing & Bradwell CMD Adviser, has recorded our #chelmsdiosermon for today. Watch here: buff.ly/W6wajBT 🙏
Weekly Sermon for All Saints with The Revd Andy Griffiths
The Revd Andy Griffiths, Lead Adviser for Formation and Wellbeing & Bradwell CMD Adviser, has recorded our weekly sermon for All Saints’, Sunday 2 November, titled ‘How to be a Comma.’
All our…
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Revd Andy Griffiths, Lead Adviser for Formation and Wellbeing & Bradwell CMD Adviser, has recorded our #chelmsdiosermon for today. Watch here: buff.ly/W6wajBT 🙏
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Popondota – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea,
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Popondota – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea,
#ChelmsDio_COP
November 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Popondota – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea,
#ChelmsDio_COP
Please pray for:
The Diocese of Popondota – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea,
#ChelmsDio_COP
Heavenly Father,
in darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us to praise your name,
and let the light of your #love shine through us.
1/3 #LetUsPray #Halloween #AllHallowsEve
in darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us to praise your name,
and let the light of your #love shine through us.
1/3 #LetUsPray #Halloween #AllHallowsEve
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Heavenly Father,
in darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us to praise your name,
and let the light of your #love shine through us.
1/3 #LetUsPray #Halloween #AllHallowsEve
in darkness and in light,
in trouble and in joy,
help us to praise your name,
and let the light of your #love shine through us.
1/3 #LetUsPray #Halloween #AllHallowsEve
Today, Friday 31st October, marks the beginning of #Allhallowtide, a traditional period of reflection and remembrance for those who have died, encompassing All Hallows' Eve (#Halloween), All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day.
How is your church community marking the season?
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How is your church community marking the season?
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October 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Today, Friday 31st October, marks the beginning of #Allhallowtide, a traditional period of reflection and remembrance for those who have died, encompassing All Hallows' Eve (#Halloween), All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day.
How is your church community marking the season?
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How is your church community marking the season?
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