This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Carol Mary Brennand
First published on: 14th February 2022The Revd Carol Mary Brennand, Rector of the West Leightonstone Benefice is retiring on 31 July 2022. Her last Sunday in the Benefice will be 29 May.
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Martin Nicholas Dale
First published on: 10th February 2022The Revd Martin Nicholas Dale, Vicar of East Marshland, is retiring on 31 October 2022.after 12 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd John Harry Percival
First published on: 24th January 2022The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd John Harry Percival, currently holding Bishop's Permission to Officiate is to be Associate Vicar for the Holy Sepulchre with All Saints Benefice (also known as St Andrew the Great), Cambridge.
Announcement: The Venerable Hugh Kyle McCurdy
First published on: 24th January 2022The Venerable Hugh Kyle McCurdy, currently Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech is stepping down on 18 April 2022, after 17 years in the role.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Michael Leslie Wilcockson
First published on: 21st January 2022The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Michael Leslie Wilcockson, Associate Priest of Linton, has accepted the invitation to be next Rural Dean for the Granta Deanery in succession to The Revd Canon Simon Talbott.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Jane Williams
First published on: 21st January 2022The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Jane Williams, Vicar of Burwell with Reach, has accepted the invitation to be next Rural Dean for the Fordham and Quy Deanery for a period of one year.
Appointment: Mike Kelly, to be Development Officer for Young People and Families
First published on: 19th January 2022The Director of Education, Mission and Ministry is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mike Kelly to the post of Development Officer for Young People and Families.
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Nigel Scott Cooper
First published on: 12th January 2022The Revd Canon Nigel Scott Cooper, University Chaplain at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, is retiring after 17 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely, on 1 February 2022.
Departure Announcement: The Revd Paul Owen Garnell
First published on: 10th January 2022The Revd Paul Owen Garnell, currently Assistant Curate in the Lordsbridge Team, has been appointed Chaplain with the Royal Army Chaplains Department.
Announcement: The Benefice of Grimshoe and the Benefice of The Ouse Valley
First published on: 7th January 2022By the Pastoral Scheme made by the Church Commissioners, which came into effect on 1 January 2022, the existing benefice of Grimshoe has been dissolved and the new benefice of Grimshoe created, which comprises the parishes of Feltwell; Hockwold with Wilton; Northwold and Weeting.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Daniel John Driver
First published on: 4th January 2022The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Daniel (Danny) John Driver, currently Assistant Curate in training at St Barnabas, Cambridge is to be Priest in Charge at Holy Cross, Cambridge.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Keith Charles Morrison
First published on: 4th January 2022The Revd Keith Charles Morrison has accepted Bishop Stephen's invitation to become his Advisor on Healthcare and Chaplaincy.
Announcement: The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir
First published on: 30th November 2021The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir, currently the Vicar of St Andrew's Chesterton, has accepted the Bishop's offer to be Priest-in-Charge of the Benefices of Fen Ditton, Horningsea and Teversham.
Announcement: The Bishop's Mission Order for Cambridgeshire Deaf Church
First published on: 24th November 2021The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Bishop's Mission Order for Cambridgeshire Deaf Church came into effect on 29 October 2021.
Bishop Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln
First published on: 12th November 2021The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited +Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln, as well as continuing as Bishop of Ely.
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Mary Hancock
First published on: 10th November 2021The Revd Mary Hancock, Vicar of Sutton and Rector of Witcham with Mepal (Benefices held in plurality), is retiring on 17 January 2022 after 14 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Simon John Talbott
First published on: 8th November 2021The Bishop has chosen The Revd Canon Simon Talbott, Vicar of Great Shelford, Stapleford and Harston with Hauxton and Newton (held in plurality) and Rural Dean of Granta, to be his Senior Chaplain.
Departure Announcement: The Revd Mark Alexander Osborne
First published on: 26th October 2021The Revd Mark Alexander Osborne, currently Assistant Curate at the Good Shepherd Chesterton, has been appointed Anglican Chaplain at HMP Highpoint, in the Diocese of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew James Avery and The Revd Carol Avery
First published on: 25th October 2021The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Andrew Avery, currently Priest-in-Charge of Stanground and Farcet is also to be Priest-in-Charge of Fletton whilst The Revd Carol Avery, currently Associate Priest of Stanground and Farcet, in addition to her current role is to be Associate Priest of Fletton.
Retirement Announcement - the Revd Carol Nicholas-Letch
First published on: 1st October 2021The Revd Carol Ann Nicholas-Letch, Assistant Curate (SSM) in the Wissey Valley Benefice, a member of Bishop's Council, Member of Deanery and Diocesan Synod retired on 30 September 2021.