The View

Edition 279:  St Nicholas C of E Primary School pupil wins High Sheriff Award

19 January 2026

In this edition: 'Come and See' - a reflection from the Rev'd Canon Philip Ritchie | A statement from Bishop Guli and the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Amanda Knight | Bishop Guli speaks to BBC Essex about the situation in Iran | Chelmsford Cathedral Ecumenical Service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Wednesday 5.15pm | Luxmuralis at Chelmsford Cathedral, 10 - 14 February | Diocesan Rural Minstry Conference - Tuesday 5 May, Save the Date | Sunday First at the Diocesan House of Retreat, Sunday 1 February, 6pm, | Multiply Estates Mission 2026 - tickets now on sale | Reminder - electoral roll email scam targeting churches  | Good News Story - St Nicholas C of E Primary School pupil wins High Sheriff Award.

Edition 278: Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry. Resources for use during Lent or any time during the 100 Days of Prayer

12 January 2026

In this edition: A reflection for Plough Sunday | Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Training for those who minister in rural areas | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry. Resources for use during Lent or any time during the 100 Days of Prayer | Parish Safeguarding Dashboards - Thank you! | Resources for Racial Justice Sunday from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland | Online Eco Church Roadshows | Good News Story -  Holy Trinity South Woodford Discover the Bible Course funded by the Mission Opportunity Fund.

Edition 277: New Year Message from Bishop Guli

5 January 2026

In this edition: Bishop Guli's New Year message | Weekly Sermon Videos | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry: An invitation to 100 Days of Prayer and Lent Course | Improvement to Clergy Pensions - update from the Church of England Pensions Board | Energy Footprint Tool opens on 12 January | Vacancies | Good News Story - Witham Deanery Churchwardens Network.

Edition 276: A Christmas Message from Bishop Guli

22 December 2025

In this edition: A Christmas message from the Bishop of Chelmsford | Bishop Guli's Christmas Greeting | Weekly Sermon Videos for the Christmas Season | Listening to the Music of the Soul - Bishop Guli speaks with BBC Radio 3's In Tune | Christmas services and resources.

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Edition 275: The Drama of Advent

15 December 2025

The Drama of Advent - a reflection from the Rev'd Canon Sebastian Harries | The Rev'd Will Rose-Moore's Church of England Gaudete Sunday reflection | Bishop Guli joins Patrick Sherring on Phoenix 98 FM's One 2 Three Friday | Listening to the Music of the Soul - Bishop Guli on Wednesday's In Tune on BBC Radio 3 | Bishop Saulo attends service to celebrate Christian witness at Westminster Abbey | Bishop Guli responds to UK Government's plan to end homelessness | Pillars of Place - a service at Chelmsford Cathedral to celebrate Estates Ministry | DNA Networks seeks Trustee | Parish Giving Scheme Webinars - new dates | Cornerstone - dates for 2026 | Vacancies across the Diocese of Chelmsford | Good News Story - the Rev'd John Chandler celebrates 20 years as supermarket chaplain.

Edition 274: Prophets and Peace

8 December 2025

In this edition: Prophets and Peace - a reflection from Canon Caroline Harding LLM | Advent and Christmas resources and services | Advent, Christmas and Epiphany and Chelmsford Cathedral | A Church Near You this Christmas | A tribute to the Venerable Malcolm Lesiter | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry Lent Course | Youthscape Under 18s Confirmation Course | Diocesan Environment Team - feedback on Eneregy Footprint Tool | Good News Story - Carols by Neon Lights.

Edition 273: Listening to the Music of the Soul

1 December 2025

In this edition: Archdeacon Chris' reflection for Advent Sunday | Listening to the Music of the Soul - Advent video reflections now available | Bishop Guli writes about Listening to the Music of the Sould for the Times | Travelling Well Together - Sustaining Ministry: Bishop Guli's invitation to 100 Days of Prayer | Safety and Security in Church Buildings - updated guidance on Martyn's Law | Service to celebrate 50th anniversary of Fr Ossie Trellis' ordination | Latest edition of We Pray out now | A greener Christmas from All Saints Springfield | Sunday First at Pleshey, this Sunday | Good News Story: St Luke's Church of England Primary School at heart of green community energy project.

Edition 272: Bishop Guli’s tribute to Bishop Thomas McMahon

24 November 2025

In this edition: Bishop Guli's Presidential Address to Chelmsford Diocesan Synod | A tribute to Bishop Thomas McMahon | A big thank you for your Generosity - new parish share video | New Advent and Christmas resources on the diocesan website | British Red Cross  - Hurricane Melissa Disaster Fund | Bishop Guli joins 80 parliamentarians in calling for UK Government Action on Israel settler violence and dispossesion | Bishop's Study Day 2026 - save the date! | Environment update | Good News - Diocesan Confirmation Service.

Edition 271: Safeguarding posters and publicity materials for parishes

17 November 2025

In this edition: A reflection for Safeguarding Sunday from Archdeacon Ruth | Safeguarding posters and publicity materials for parishes | Bishop Guli's amendment to the Border Security, Asylym and Immigration Bill | Environment themed Advent Calendar, sign up today!

Edition 270: A reflection for Remembrance from the Bishop of Chelmsford

10 November 2025

In this edition: A reflection for Remembrance from the Bishop of Chelmsford | A conversation with Essex ahead of the 2026 Mayoral Election - an invitation from Bishop Adam | Bishop Guli's Listening to the Music of the Soul is this Advent's Big Church Read | Bishop Guli's talk at the Church Times Advent Retreat, 22 November | National Estate Churches Network Conference, 5 February | COP30 begins today | National Lottery Funding for church environmental projects - deadline 17 December | Cornerstone workshops - new dates avaialble | McCabe clergy pilgrimage to Turkey - February 2026 |  St Michael's Theydon Mount remember babies who died at materntiy hospital during World War 2 bombing.

Edition 269: Remembrance reflections, resources and services

3 November 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Andy Griffits | Remembrance 2025 - reflections, resources and services | Bishop Guli attends St Peter's Square Declaration of Saint John Henry Newman as Doctor of the Church | Tomorrow's Keene Lecture at Chelmsford Cathedral | Eco Church Roadshow at St John's Stratford | Good News Story - five poems about Chelmsford Diocese by the Rev'd Jonathan Evens.

Edition 268: Parish Share 2025 - A Big Thank you!

27 October 2025

In this edition: A reflection from the Rev'd Beth Joss-Pothen | Parish Share 2025 - A Big Thank you! | New Parish Giving Scheme Webinar 20 January | Church Buildings Support Roadshow, 15 November | Using Church Buildings Missionally a series of recordings from Nigel Walter | Listening to the Music of the Soul - book review and the Big Church Read | Racial Justice Course 12 November - places available | Season of Creation Event at Chelmsford Cathedral - video recording | Good News Story - Colchester Deanery Day!