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Churches and worshipping communities

The Diocese of Chelmsford brings together more than 500 Church of England churches and worshipping communities across Essex and East London.

We are the second largest Diocese in the country in terms of population serving a population of more than 3 million people. We celebrate our huge diversity in terms of geography, demography, ethnicity, culture and church tradition.

A church near you 

Wherever you live, there is a Church of England church that is always there for you through life’s biggest moments – and at other times togo.  

Serving local communities

Our churches and worshipping communities are at the heart of their local communities across Essex and East London. This has particularly been the case in recent years as many of our communities have faced extraordinary challenges as a consequence of the COVID 19 pandemic and the current cost of living crisis. 

The news stories below provide an example of the work that they do. 


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Latest news from our churches and schools

St Bartholomew's East Ham

Bishop Guli’s Lent and Holy Week Pilgrimage 2026

31 March 2026

This year, Bishop Guli is walking the Barking Area Art Trail for her Lent and Holy Week Pilgrimage.

Open-air service

Growing together in Boreham: two congregations come together in faith and friendship to serve the local community

30 March 2026

Since 2024, St Andrew’s, Boreham, has shared its services, on the second Sunday of each month, with the Pentecostal Congregation - Word Alive Chapel, Boreham.

iSingPOP

Pupils at Chrishall Primary School Shine on Stage with iSingPOP

26 March 2026

Pupils at Chrishall Primary School enjoyed a visit from the iSingPOP team in December 2025.

The Revd Philip Wright, Chaplain of West Ham United Football Club

Chaplaincy at West Ham United Football Club

23 March 2026

The Revd Philip Wright writes about his ministry as Chaplain at West Ham United Football Club.

BBC Essex

The Porch Pantry at St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea, provides support for the local community

19 March 2026

Emma Cornwell was nominated at the BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards for her commitment to The Porch Pantry at St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea, a food Pantry which supports local families.

The choirs of St Edward the Confessor, Romford and Chelmsford Cathedral

A Combined Choir event brings together choirs from St Edward’s Romford and Chelmsford Cathedral

6 March 2026

A combined choirs event brings together the choirs from St Edward's the Confessor, Romford and Chelmsford Cathedral.