Creation is the setting for our salvation.

I had the immense privilege last week of leading the retreat for those to be ordained deacon in the Diocese of Chelmsford where I was myself ordained in 1989.

I had one of those supposedly small administrative tasks last week that turned into something of a saga. As a charity trustee, I had to confirm my identity with theContinue reading

It’s always a delight to visit our church schools, especially in these last couple of weeks of the summer term, as the children and staff approach the end of theContinue reading

Christian people are always thankful people. This is at the heart of our primary action of worship when we break bread and share the common cup in the Eucharist –Continue reading

29 June is the day that the Church remembers St Peter, the one on whom Christ built his Church. We are very aware of Peter’s failings and flaws as well as his transformation, gifts, leadership and  love of Jesus Christ.

I very much hope that you will have some knowledge of the work that has been happening across our diocese on our Deanery Strategic Pathways. These plans, rooted in eachContinue reading

Next Tuesday I have the privilege of admitting new members to the Company of Kyneburga at Evensong in the Cathedral. The Company of Kyneburga is group of those, predominantly butContinue reading

Every follower of Christ is an ambassador for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).

These first weeks of the Easter season have been very much marked by baptism and confirmation.

It is in many ways fitting that Pope Francis died on the Monday of Easter Week, a day of rest after the rigors of Holy Week and the celebration ofContinue reading

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son… (Hebrews 1:1-2) OnContinue reading

One of the things that I am deeply grateful for in the life of our diocese are our international partnership links. We have four. Two are in India: the DioceseContinue reading