Thank you to the Daily Mail for apologising. Unhelpful and inaccurate rhetoric is never helpful.

This Holy Week and Easter I have been praying for Christians around the world, including the persecuted #Anglican community and other Christians in #Iran , who are not free to practice or celebrate their faith. Lord have mercy. Chelmsford Diocese bbc.co.uk/news/world-mid…

It was good to spend Good Friday with Christians from all denominations in Wickford and Runwell. Chelmsford Diocese

Palm Sunday dawns on the Mt of Olives. This will be like no other Palm Sunday in recent times. Most requests for permits for West Bankers have been refused. We will process with a deep sense of grief and sadness at the atrocities in Gaza and across the Land.

Today we reveal our findings and recommendations and call for a new deal for refugee integration that works for refugees and wider British society. Watch to find out more. refugeeintegrationuk.com #RefugeeIntegration

Our asylum system needs rebuilding with compassion, dignity and fairness at the centre. This requires thoughtful, well-informed consideration that promotes collaboration and common ground, not division.

Today’s final report from Commission on the Integration of Refugees does precisely that. It gives us an…

Today sees the launch of the Independent Commission on the Integration of Refugees. I’ve been glad to be part of it.Commission on the Integration of Refugees Chelmsford Diocese theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

I’m generally not prone to self publicity but several ppl have asked me about Bahram’s Melody (arr. David Peacock) & where they can access it. Here’s the recording: Gabriel Francis-Dehqani cello, Krystof Kohout vln, Fiona Sweeney Fl. and Will Harmer piano
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A joy to welcome three new colleagues.

The appointment of the Rev’d Sebastian Harries as Canon Precentor at Chelmsford Cathedral has been announced today. bit.ly/3QuebwK

Bishop Guli, Bishop Lynne and Bishop Roger have joined 41 other Church of England bishops in signing a statement about Living in Love and Faith. You can read it here: buff.ly/3tXN5Gv

Patrick Regan and Kintsugi Hope have done some great work here in Chelmsford Diocese. I’m happy to recommend his latest book Chelmsford Diocese Patrick Regan OBE

A Statement from the heads of Churches in Jerusalem

Hospitals and patients in Gaza are facing catastrophe.

I appeal for the evacuation order on hospitals in northern Gaza to be reversed - and for health facilities, health workers, patients and civilians to be protected.

With immense delight that my fellow countrywoman has been honoured in this way for her extraordinary courage and resilience. #WomanLifeFreedom bbc.co.uk/news/world-mid…

A joyful occasion and now we are looking forward to formally welcoming Bishop Adam to the Diocese on the 4th November.

Thank you for your hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

I’m grateful for this statement.

Two ordination services, 18 new deacons. Best wishes to them all.

Very sad indeed about this news. Karowei was a gentle, gracious and faithful bishop and friend to many who will be much missed. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.