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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

ACE 2025

Church Magazine from All Saints’ Springfield is awarded top prize at the Association for Church Editors 2025 Awards

9 December 2025

The parish magazine of of All Saints’, Springfield has won the Gold Award at the Association for Church Editors 2025 Awards.

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Christmas carols with a rock and roll twist at St Mary’s Great Dunmow

5 December 2025

Carols by Neon Lights is a popular carol service at St Mary's, Great Dunmow with a rock and roll twist!

Amy Stott

St Luke’s Church of England Primary School at heart of ground breaking green community energy project

1 December 2025

A ground breaking green community energy project is launched at St Luke's Church of England Primary School.

St Michael's Theydon

St Michael’s Church in Theydon Mount hold Baby Loss Memorial Service

14 October 2025

St Michael's Church in Theydon Mount led a Baby Loss Memorial Service during Baby Loss Awareness Week.

A special Victorian Service was one of many ways the church community has marked their 175th anniversary

St Edward’s Romford celebrates 175th anniversary

7 October 2025

St Edward's Church in Romford has recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, with a series of events and services to bring the community together.

Barking Area Team and Crisis

Bishop Lynne and members of the Barking Area Team join walk to support housing charity, Crisis

6 October 2025

Bishop Lynne and members of the Barking Area Team join walk to support housing charity, Crisis.