CEEC’s National Director resigns as Honorary Canon over Prayers of Love and Faith

Posted on February 5, 2026 
Filed under Church of England

News from The Church of England Evangelical Council –

“Reverend John Dunnett, National Director, Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) and chair of the Chelmsford Diocesan Evangelical Network (CDEN) has resigned his title of Honorary Canon in response to the use of the Prayers of Love and Faith at Chelmsford Cathedral.

Chelmsford Cathedral used the controversial Prayers of Love and Faith for the first time in a Sunday service on 16 November 2025. …”

– Read here.

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