Sweden

Global Friendship: Diocese Chelmsford Links with Sweden

The Diocese of Chelmsford has linked with the Diocese of Karlstad since 1986, deepening mutual respect through shared life of our congregations.

Diocese of Karlstad

In October 2024, representatives from the Diocese of Karlstad in Sweden visited the Diocese of Chelmsford. Our guests visited churches, schools and colleges across Essex and East London.

Their itinerary included:

A meeting with representatives from our Diocesan Schools
A meeting with our Anglican Chaplain at the University of Essex in Colchester, the Rev Dr Sara Batts-Neale
A visit to Tiptree Farm with our Rural Adviser and Agricultural Chaplain the Rev Canon Janet Nicholls
A visit to All Saints, Little Totham
Meetings with staff at our Diocesan Offices
A tour of East London led by our Area Dean for Newam the Rev Canon Dave Chesney
A visit to the Diocesan House of Retreat at Pleshey
Visits to Chelmsford Cathedral for Evening Prayer

More about their visit here: Diocese of Karlstad visit to the Diocese of Chelmsford | The Diocese of Chelmsford