New Bishop search gets underway
The selection of a new Bishop of Chelmsford to replace the Rt Revd John Gladwin, who retired in August, is underway.

Christmas is a coming to St Osyth
The church in St Osyth has a busy time ahead as Christmas approaches and preparations are well underway.

Muslim fashion given a fresh look
Muslim women can dress in line with both their faith and western styles according to an Essex fashion student.

'Retired' church remains active
Although no longer an active church, Stansted Mountfitchet's St Mary The Virgin remains special to the village.

Time for remembrance
Our Tale of Two Parishes series continues with an update on preparations for Remembrance Sunday in St Osyth.

Colchester marks Hindu festival
Hundreds of people gather in Colchester for the ancient Hindu festival of Navratri, signalling the beginning of autumn.

White Canons return to abbey
An order of Norbertine canons return to their former home of Beeleigh Abbey for the first time in more than 500 years.

Saints are celebrated in St Osyth
Our Tale of Two Parishes reaches All Hallows Eve and a large celebration is planned for St Osyth day at the start of October.

Goths and the harvest in Chafford
All Saints' Church in Chafford Hundred is into its second year and the vicar and his congregation are starting to settle in.

God Tent proves a hit at festival
Nestled amongst the music and revelry at the V Festival, the God Tent offered a Christian perspective to the weekend.

Mormon faith 'gives me direction'
A young Mormon from Stanford-le-Hope explains how his faith shapes the way he approaches his day-to-day life.

Diocese marks Year of the Priest
With Pope Benedict XVI designating 2009 as the Year of the Priest, we find out what it means for two Essex clergymen.

Summer keeps parish busy
Despite being without a full-time vicar the Church of St Peter and St Paul in St Osyth is as busy as ever during the summer months.