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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 5h

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

The Diocese of Popondota – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea,

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 22h

Holy Spirit,
please equip and direct us each day,
so that through our actions,
we might be salt for the earth
and a light guiding the way to you.
Amen.

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3/3 #Prayer #FaithInAction #SaltAndLight #BeTheChange

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 22h

Lord Jesus, #LightOfTheWorld,
we think of those today who are afraid, hungry, grieving, anxious, lonely or in pain.

Please surround everyone in need with your love and comforting presence.
May each person know your peace and receive the help they need.

2/3 #AllHallowTide #Hallowmas

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 22h

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

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 1d

Lighting a candle can be a helpful way to #pray for a situation or to remember a loved one.

You can do so at home, in your local church or virtually at buff.ly/RJlh1RA

3/3 #JesusLightOfTheWorld #Remembrance

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Light a candle | The Church of England

Light a candle online to pray for yourself, for a loved one or for a situation.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 1d

This time of year is an important opportunity for Christians to talk about loss and #grief.

Reminding one another that because of Jesus there is always light in the darkness, and to share with others the #hope we have knowing death is not the end.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 1d

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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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 1d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

The retired Clergy, Readers and Lay Ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Hinckford.

The Diocese of Polynesia – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

#ChelmsDio_COP

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 2d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

The Diocese of Pittsburgh – The Episcopal Church.

4/4 #ChelmsDio_COP

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 2d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

Great Yeldham St Andrew’s School: Emma Flin (HT).

Toppesfield St Margaret’s School: Stephanie Newland (HT).

St Peter’s School, Sible Hedingham: Chris Eynon (HT).

3/4 #ChelmsDio_COP

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 2d

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... St Peter's Sible Hedingham and St Nicholas' Castle Hedingham.

The Hedinghams and Upper Colne Clergy: Justin Tomkins (R), Michael Bursell (AC), Tia Stickland (A). LLM: Garry Paxton.

2/4 #ChelmsDio_COP

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 2d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

The Hedinghams and Upper Colne: St Andrews Great Yeldham, St John's Little Yeldham, St Peter & St Thomas Church in Stambourne, St Margaret's in Tilbury-juxta-Clare, St Margaret's Toppesfield ...

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 3d

Clergy: Jonathan Lowe (V), Theresa Lowe (AC).
Licensed Lay Minister: Stephen Norris.
Ridgewell School: Kirsty Stuart (HT).
Pray for: The Diocese of Phulbani – The Church of North India (United)

#ChelmsDio_COP

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 3d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

Two Rivers Benefice: Ridgewell (St Laurence), Ashen (St Augustine
of Canterbury), Birdbrook (St Augustine of Canterbury), Sturmer (St Mary),
Steeple Bumpstead (St Mary the Virgin) and Helions Bumpstead
(St Andrew)

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 4d

Sunday First at the Diocesan House of Retreat, Pleshey, this Sunday, 2 November.

All are welcome!

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 4d

Halstead Holy Trinity School: Sarah Rowe (HT).

Pray for: The Diocese of Southern Philippines – The Episcopal Church in the Philippines

#ChelmsDio_COP

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 4d

Licensed Lay Minister: Helen Sherfield.

Colne Engaine School: Rebecca More (HT).

Halstead St Andrew’s School: Bridgette Gough (Exec. HT).

Great Maplestead St Giles School: Jinnie Nichols (Exec. HT).

Pebmarsh St John’s School: Teresa Gage (HT).

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 4d

Gestingthorpe (St Mary Vn), Great Maplestead (St Giles), Little Maplestead (St John the Baptist), Pebmarsh (St John the Baptist)

Clergy: Mark Payne (AD, R), Sue Goldsmith (TV designate to be licensed on 2 October 2025), Beverley Vincent (TV), Sharon Quilter (AC).

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 4d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

Pray for: Halstead Area Team Ministry: Colne Engaine (St Andrew), Earls Colne (St Andrew), Gosfield (St Catherine), Greenstead Green (St James), Halstead (St Andrew w Holy Trinity), White Colne (St Andrew),

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 4d

This interactive and participative course aims to raise awareness of racial, ethnic, and cultural injustice, and our individual reactions to these types of injustice.

If you’d like to register to attend on either Wednesday 30 October or Wednesday 12 November, please visit: buff.ly/zZCAEJS.

Racial Justice | The Diocese of Chelmsford

Our work on Racial Justice involves promoting and celebrating the rich cultural diversity already present in our diocese.

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 4d

The Revd Sharon Quilter, our Diocesan Racial Justice Officer, will be running a series of one day in-person training sessions delivering the Racial Justice Awareness course.

1/2 #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonthUK

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 5d

Discover how churches can lead the way in reconciliation — through hospitality, art, and courageous dialogue.

Tickets are only £15 for Adults or £7.50 for students.

Find out more and book your place at buff.ly/EmJCqPe

2/2 #ChelmsfordCathedral #FaithInAction

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 5d

This coming Tuesday 28 October, Chelmsford Cathedral will be welcoming The Very Reverend John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry, for the second of this terms Keene Lectures, 'Is Reconciliation Possible in a Divided World?'

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The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 5d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

Chappel School: Sarah Stevenson (Exec. HT).

The Diocese of Northern Philippines – The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.

2/2 #ChelmsDio_COP

The Diocese of Chelmsford @chelmsdio.bsky.social · 5d

#CycleOfPrayer #ChelmsDioPrayers

Please pray for:

The United Benefice of St Barnabas' Great Tey w St James' Little Tey, All Saints Wakes Colne & St Barnabas Church in Chappel. Clergy: Vacancy (PIC).

Great Tey School: Lucy Overton (HT).

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