A new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards has been introduced by the Church of England.
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To help parishes we are running a series of online Zoom training sessions to provide practical guidance on registering for and using the Building Management Portal.
The next training session will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October, from 11am - 12noon.
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The Church of England has also produced a series of training videos to help parishes get started with the Building Management Portal.
Find out more, register for an upcoming training session, and access the video resources at buff.ly/oUbbRXs
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The Revd Amy Stott, Vicar of St Luke’s Canning Town and Area Dean of Newham, has recorded our #ChelmsDioSermon for today - St Luke’s Day. Watch here: buff.ly/lvXizKg
Our #100DaysOfListening continues.
Following the 100 Days of Prayer earlier this year, four topics were identified which impact many of our churches and worshipping communities: vocations, wellbeing, buildings and finances.
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During the 100 Days of Listening we invite your church community to take part by using a Discussion Resource to discuss these topics, as well as any others that are relevant to your own parish.
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Download the Discussion Resource and find out more on our website.
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2027 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Course in Christian Studies (CCS).
During that time, more than 3000 students have completed the course, and it continues to be a significant point in the journey of Christian discipleship for many people across Essex and East London.
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Find out more about CCS.
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Sign up to the 2027 course.
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Bishop Guli has congratulated Bishop Timothy Menezes after his appointment as the next Roman Catholic Bishop of Brentwood.
You can read Bishop Guli's statement here - buff.ly/ihpLgMB
The Venerable Dr Sue Lucas, the Archdeacon of Southend, has recorded our #ChelmsDioSermon for today titled ‘The Wedding Feast and the King Enthroned on the Cross’. Watch here: buff.ly/OOqQa4s 🙏
Farmers and rural communities from across #Essex gathered at @CChelmsford on Sunday 27 September for the County Harvest Service.
The service was a chance to say thank you to our farming #community for the work they do caring for the countryside & producing our food.
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This years’ service also marked the retirement of the Revd Canon Janet Nicholls, our Diocesan Rural Adviser and Agricultural Chaplain.
We thanked her for her 11 years of faithful ministry & service in the diocese, and we wish her every blessing for the future.
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Thank you to everyone who took part, especially the farmers who brought their produce and animals. Our thanks also go to Barleylands Farm for bringing their animals along!
Explore more photos from the service at buff.ly/nz60Wvt
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