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The Rt Revd
Dr Dagmar Winter

Acting Bishop of Ely

 Welcome to the Diocese of Ely

UPDATE: On the 15th July 2024 it was announced that the Crown Nominations Commission, which was considering the nomination of the next Bishop of Ely, was not able reach the level of consensus required to nominate a new Diocesan Bishop. You can read this announcement and what it means here.

Further information on the overall process can be found on the Diocesan website - click here.

This website offers resources, guidance and inspiration to all those in the Diocese, helping us to grow a confident Christian presence in every community in our region.

 Our church communities exist to serve their parish in all kinds of loving ways. That love is inspired through our Christian faith. Church schools exist to provide education like any other school, but have distinct values drawn from the Christian faith.

We have an exciting, hopeful vision and strategy to help us grow and develop. We created this together to give us direction, right up to the year 2025.

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Vacancies

Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords

The role of Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords is an opportunity to lead 5 rural churches with a vision to grow in faith together, to be at the centre of village life and to share the message of Jesus. Building on faithful ministry, you will work with a team of loyal and resourceful paid and volunteer staff. You will find villages that value the role of the church and actively work alongside church members.

Rector for the Benefice of Somersham, Pidley, Woodhurst and Old Hurst

The role of Rector of the benefice of Somersham, Pidley, Woodhurst and Old Hurst is an opportunity to lead 4 rural churches with a desire to grow. Building on faithful ministry, you will work with a team of loyal and resourceful paid and volunteer staff. You will find villages that value the role of the church and actively work alongside church members.

Priest in Charge, Buckden, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire

We are looking for a new Priest-in-Charge for St Mary’s, Buckden. This will be a part-time (3 days per week, plus Sunday duties) position in a newly formed single parish benefice serving a population of 3000 people in a beautiful village location. The village is well located for travel (next to the A1) and served by an excellent Church Academy Primary school.

New Housing Curacy Vacancy (Title Post), Diocese of Ely

An opportunity for a pioneering curate to lead mission and ministry in an area of significant new housing.

Rural Curacy Vacancy (Title Post), Diocese of Ely

An opportunity for a curate to lead mission and ministry in a rural multi-parish benefice context.

Rural Dean, Fincham and Feltwell Deanery, Diocese of Ely

The Diocese of Ely seeks a Rural Dean (House for Duty), for the Fincham and Feltwell Deanery, Norfolk. The Deanery of Fincham & Feltwell covers those parts of West Norfolk that sit within the Diocese of Ely (Ely is only 20 mins drive away). The Deanery contains the market town of Downham Market (pop. 9000) with 30 parishes/villages surrounding it. The total population is 38,000 and roughly 380 of these are on our electoral rolls.

What's On

Monday 15th September
7:00pm - 8:00pm -
Explorers Evening
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
CAP Money Course at HT Cambridge
Tuesday 16th September
10:30am - 3:45pm -
Finding Nourishment in the Desert of the Heart
7:30pm - 9:30pm -
POSTPONED: Speaking Love
Wednesday 17th September
1:30pm - 2:30pm -
Recruiting volunteers for children’s and youth ministry
8:00pm - 9:00pm -
Community football
Friday 19th September
10:30am - 3:00pm -
Church Maintenance Training Day
7:00pm - 9:30pm -
An evening with the Dean of Westminster
Saturday 20th September
9:30am - 3:00pm -
Churchwardens' Training Day 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm -
Barton Bendish Art, Photography & Craft Exhibition and Sale
10:30am - 11:30am -
Wreath-Easy!
2:00pm - 3:00pm -
Wreath-Easy!
6:00pm - 10:00pm -
Harvest Supper and Barn Dance

News

Admission and Licensing of LLMs

10th September 2025

A service of Admission and Licensing of LLMs will take place on the 4th October at 2:30pm in the Cathedral.

Announcement: Chair of Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF)

9th September 2025

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Stanford-Beale as our next Chair of Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF).

Little Gidding at 400

8th September 2025

A Garden Party to celebrate the 400 years since the Ferrars arrived.

Upcoming Parish Events around the Diocese

8th September 2025

Highlighting some events happening around the Diocese - organised by local Parishes - that might be of interest.

Events, News and Resources for Creationtide 2025

3rd September 2025

Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
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