Songs of Creation: our Young Singers celebrate the animal kingdom. Sat 21 Nov, 10.30am in Chapter House Chelmsford, entry free.
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Welcome to Chelmsford Cathedral - we are both a place and a people. At the heart of our life is worship, learning and fellowship, as we seek to share God’s love and grow together in faith.
A Reflective Morning on Climate Anxiety and Hope, Mon 19 Oct, free. www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events/event...
Lunchtime Concerts continue this term - free, drop in. www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/whats-on/lun...
Threads Unplugged: relaxed craft evenings beside the Threads through Creation panels. 24 & 28 Sept, 5 Oct, 7–9pm. Free, booking essential. www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/threads/view...
Breakfast with the Bible returns Sun 20 Sept, 8.30–9.15am, in person or on Zoom. All welcome. Details: www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/learn/breakf...
Chelmsford Cathedral has been awarded £22,500 by the Cathedral Music Trust to help build and strengthen our Cathedral Choir. We'll mark it with a special Evensong at 3.30pm on 18 October - all welcome. www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/news/chelmsf...
Still time to catch our Threads Creative Day at Chelmsford Cathedral this evening - local Essex artists demonstrating and selling their work. Drop in 6–8.30pm. Free entry, great spot for a handmade gift. 🎨
Last night's Waterstones crime fiction evening with Mark Billingham, Lucy Foley and Richard Osman and hosted by Harriet Tyce was a brilliant one. Great crowd, great conversation, great setting for it. Thanks to everyone who came along.
Called As We Are - twelve portraits of disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent people ministering in the Church of England opens at Chelmsford Cathedral on 12 October until 9 November. Free entry www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events/event/called-as-we-are
Chelmsford Cathedral welcomes Averil Pooten Watan as our new Senior Non-Executive Member of Chapter - bringing 20+ years across the voluntary, faith and social care sectors to our governance and strategic decisions. More here: www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/news/chelmsf...
Chelmsford Cathedral is hiring a Safeguarding Administrator - new role, £28-30k pro rata, 2-year contract, based in Chelmsford. Apply by noon 17 Aug. Reposts very welcome if you know someone good for this. Details: www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/vacancies
Calling all knitters and crocheters (and complete beginners)! Join our community Knit-a-thon at Chelmsford Cathedral on Sat 8 August, helping create poppies for Chelmsford's Remembrance Day Poppy Festival. Free tickets, tea, coffee and cake included. Book here: www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events
Join us this Saturday for Coffee at the Cathedral, a relaxed drop-in for a hot drink and a chat. All welcome: www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events
On Sunday 9 August: we're celebrating 150 years of the Mothers' Union and 145 years of our Chelmsford Branch with a special Choral Evensong at 3:30pm, led by an MU choir from Leytonstone. All welcome to join us in giving thanks. 🎶
🧶 Knitters, crocheters & total beginners wanted! Join us and Chelmsford CVS on 8 August to help knit poppies for Chelmsford's Remembrance Day Festival, in aid of the Royal British Legion. Book now 👇 www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/events/event/community-big-knit-a-thon
On Sunday 12 July, chorister Nicholas sang his final service after eleven years with Chelmsford Cathedral Choir. He joined at seven, and is off to Cambridge this autumn. We talked to him about favourite memories and his advice for future choristers. www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/news/after-e...
We're delighted to announce, subject to the usual legal formalities, the Revd Canon Louise Williams has been appointed Residentiary Canon for Learning and Nurture at Chelmsford Cathedral, starting October 2026. Read the announcement: www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/news
Our choristers gave the world premiere of "The Chelmsford Responses" on 21 June, a brand new set of Evensong responses they helped compose themselves alongside composer Adrienne Wilson. So proud of them! More: www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/news/world-premiere-for-choristers-own-composition
Over 100 primary school children from 3 local schools joined us recently for a singing outreach day, exploring Bible stories about animals, trying on choir robes, and learning about the organ. It's always a joy to have young voices in the Cathedral!
From Mon 13 – Fri 17 July, Chelmsford Cathedral hosts ARU's graduation ceremonies. Our chapels stay open for prayer, but Cathedral access will be limited that week. Thank you for your understanding, and congratulations to all graduating!
This Friday come along to our Free Lunchtime Concert with Helen Lunn, our outgoing Organ Scholar, who says our two organs have been a steep learning curve, but they have grown to love their characters. Come and hear the programme put together. Free entry, all welcome.
Feeling the heat? Chelmsford Cathedral's thick walls keep it naturally cool inside. Pop in for a wander, a quiet sit, or just some respite from the sun. Stay as long as you like. #CoolCathedrals
This Thursday, we welcome Stephen Stokes as our new Dean's Verger Prayer of Welcome at 10.30am Eucharist, followed by his Admission at 5.15pm. With 25+ years' experience as a Verger and a genuine passion for the ministry - we can't wait to welcome him to Chelmsford Cathedral.
Save the date: Saturday 12 September, Ride and Stride. Cycle, walk or welcome visitors at your church, and help raise funds to keep Essex's historic churches standing. 9am–5pm. ridestride.org
This Saturday: Folk & Bespoke Market fills Chelmsford Cathedral. Handmade gifts, art, home décor and treats from local makers. 10am–3pm, free entry. folkandbespoke.com
This Saturday! 🐺🎵 Peter and the Wolf - live at Chelmsford Cathedral. A musical fairytale for families, with puppets, the Cathedral organ, and a storytelling performance your kids will love. Tickets from £5 | Under 5s FREE | Family tickets available www.tickettailor.com/events/chelm...
The Very Revd Dr Jessica Martin and Revd Simon Pearce have both issued statements following a fatal stabbing in Chelmsford on Friday 12 June. Read the statement - www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/news/statements-from-the-dean-of-chelmsford-and-the-area-dean-of-chelmsford
🎶🐺 Peter and the Wolf is coming to the Cathedral on Friday 27 June! Two performances - 11am & 2pm - featuring storytelling, the Cathedral organ, puppets & plenty of adventure. Tickets from £5, under 5s free. The perfect time out for little ones. www.tickettailor.com/events/chelm...
Last Sunday, our Junior Church got outside and explored the Cathedral grounds for Environment Sunday 🌿 They took part in a nature count, discovering the wildlife and natural world right on our doorstep. A wonderful reminder that creation care starts close to home. #EnvironmentSunday #JuniorChurch
Applications close midday Friday! We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative person to join us as Learning Officer with Children and Family Discipleship. Details and job pack at the link 👇 chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/about-us/current-vacancies
