Guli Francis-Dehqani

Today I rejoice with Layan Nasir who has been released from incarceration in an Israeli prison. I have prayed for her daily and had a candle burning in my chapel which can now be extinguished. I wish her every blessing in the future.

Some reflections as the Renters Rights Act comes into effect: chelmsford.anglican.org/news/bishop-gu…

So sorry I can’t make this. If there’s a script available I’d love to read it.

Bishop Guli and Dr Krish Kandiah OBE - Director of Sanctuary Foundation are hosting a Crisis in the Middle East Global Prayer meeting on Tuesday 10 March. Join in prayer with Christians from the Middle East and around the world. Find out more - buff.ly/h1HZbfD

May God have mercy upon the people of the Middle East and may peace and reconciliation be planted in the hearts of the rulers of the nations.

youtu.be/QTcBiKr-vAE?si… Nearly 3 years ago Bishop @Guli_FD called for prescription of #IRGC as a terrorist organisation by the UK government, noting: “religious minorities & peaceful protesters report violent treatment during arrest & detention” by IRGC. Time to act @FCDOGovUK

On a trip to Israel/Palestine with colleagues, pausing to pray as UK marks Holocaust Memorial Day.

I’m pleased the Government have plans to tackle homelessness … chelmsford.anglican.org/news/plans-to-…

Very much looking forward to the partnership between Chelmsford Diocese and Ripon College Cuddesdon. Here is a wonderful job opportunity for someone interested in helping us establish this collaboration rcc.ac.uk/about-us/direc… @chelmsdio @RiponCuddesdon

Very pleased to have been at the celebration dinner to launch the Movement for Progressive Judaism. Their commitment to nuance, careful listening and building partnerships is so needed in our current times

A tribute in thanksgiving for the life of the late Bishop Thomas McMahon @BrentwoodRC

Archbishop @CottrellStephen and Bishop @Guli_FD reflect on today's Mass in St Peter's Square, during which Saint John Henry Newman was declared a Doctor of the Church.

I’m grateful to Philip Welsh for this …

“This creates an opportunity to build thriving new communities we can be proud of...” Church of England Lead Bishop for Housing, Bishop @Guli_FD has welcomed the government's New Towns Taskforce report 👉 buff.ly/fIhxEMV

The growth of the #Persian-speaking #Church in spite of suffering was the focus of @BBCRadio4’s ‘#SundayWorship’ programme yesterday. 🔗 articleeighteen.com/news/16359/ The programme was broadcast from a Persian-speaking #Anglican church in the northwest of England, St Aphrahat's, under the title: “#Farsi #Christians – hope in the midst of trial”. The service was led by the church’s senior minister, Iranian-born Christian convert Omid Moludy, & the sermon was delivered by British-#Iranian bishop @Guli_FD, whose father once led the Anglican Church in #Iran & whose family fled the country following the assassination of her brother. Full story 👇 #Place2Worship #FoRBForAll #Article18 #Converts #Persians

News of the Gaza ceasefire deal is tempered somewhat by news that Layan Nasir has once more been imprisoned. I have again lit a candle and will be praying for her and all who are detained unjustly chelmsford.anglican.org/news/layan-nas…

With others, I’m hoping and praying that the Gaza ceasefire deal brings immediate relief and comfort to a people and region that need it so desperately. chelmsford.anglican.org/news/bishops-p…

I’m delighted by news of Bishop Sarah’s appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Many congratulations and good wishes @bishopSarahM To see my full statement: chelmsford.anglican.org/news/a-stateme…