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What I do...

I'm the Canon for Evangelism and Discipleship at Chelmsford Cathedral.

What does that mean?

It means I work to create a community of welcome and invitation at the Cathedral alongside the Dean and other Canons. I'm responsible for learning and education in particular. Visit the Chelmsford Cathedral website to find out more about faith and worship there:  https://chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/

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All the work on this site is my original work ©, Imogen Nay. 

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