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Fletcher – the silence surrounding the “Superstar” sex-offender

On the 11th of May 2026, a jury at Kingston Crown Court determined that the Revd Jonathan Fletcher had committed at least sixteen acts of indecent assault on a man over a period of about twenty-five years. The majority of assaults involved being beaten...
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India’s Churches form federation to battle anti-Christian violence and legal restrictions

Church leaders from across India's church spectrum launched the National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI) on May 8 in response to escalating anti-Christian violence and legal restrictions targeting the Christian community. The federation was established during the Fourth National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship Meeting at...
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Bishop of Chelmsford writes to her diocese about LLF

Living in Love and Faith You will have seen recent communications about decisions made at...
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Bishops pray Gaza ceasefire deal brings immediate relief and comfort

The Bishop of Southwark, Christopher Chessun, the Church of England’s lead bishop for the...
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Bishops backing for UK recognition of Palestinian statehood

As we continue to pray for everyone caught up in the devastating violence and...
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A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Bishop of Bradwell, the Archdeacon of Chelmsford and the Team Rector of Epping District, about protests...

"News that a man has been charged with sexual offences that include inciting a...
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Bishop of Chelmsford’s presidential address to synod

Diocesan Synod meetings come around quite frequently, or so it sometimes seems to...
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Bishop of Chelmsford’s speech to the House of Lords on the Second Reading of the Education Bill — (school worship)

https://youtu.be/7GpzTGL3tTs?si=K20gZ3OUfli7Jo3R
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Bishop of Chelmsford’s speech to the House of Lords on the second reading of the Mortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill

https://youtu.be/zZwcH8vEPWE?si=zA_UB1QNo7_D_oWt
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Bishop of Chelmsford statement on BBC File on 4 programme – David Tudor

16 December 2024 On 29 October 2024, David Tudor was prohibited from ministry for life...
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An update from the Bishop of Chelmsford following the Makin Review

It is now one month since the Makin review which led to the resignation...
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Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, 16 November 2024

https://youtu.be/cmzrz5Aaj20?si=qxZK-7qRXk57NaPu Today’s Presidential Address is set within the context of a Eucharist and so it...
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A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford following the publication of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

12 November 2024 Like many others it has been with shame and deep sadness that...
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Address by the Bishop of Chelmsford to the UK’s National Peace and Justice Network

It's a pleasure to be here this evening. I'm grateful for the invitation to...
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Fletcher – the silence surrounding the “Superstar” sex-offender

On the 11th of May 2026, a jury at Kingston Crown Court determined that...
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India’s Churches form federation to battle anti-Christian violence and legal restrictions

Church leaders from across India's church spectrum launched the National Federation of Churches in...
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Keith Chen-Cheng Lee Elected Seventh Bishop of Taiwan

The Rev. Keith Chen-Cheng Lee, rector of Good Shepherd Church in Taipei, was elected...
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Computer Scientist Susan Elias Named First Woman Principal of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi

St. Stephen's College has appointed Professor Susan Elias as its 14th principal and first...