Diocese of Ely

Schools

”I have come so you so you may have life in all its fullness.” John 10:10

Vocations

Explore your calling to serve the church, through authorised, licensed or ordained ministry.

Environment and Sustainability

Caring for the environment and sustainability as part of who we are as Christians.

Growing Younger

Support for parishes in their mission and ministry with children, young people, families and schools.

Your Training and Learning

Explore the training and learning opportunities there are available to you here.

Safeguarding

The action the church takes to promote a safer culture.

REACH ELY

Findings and Reports to support you

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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.

Team Administrator, Lordsbridge Team of Churches

The Lordsbridge Team of Churches is seeking a highly organised, skilled person to serve as a Team Administrator. Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025

Church Administrator, West Norfolk Priory Group

The West Norfolk Priory Group is seeking a Church Administrator to support the clergy and enhance the ministry within the Benefice. Closing date: 30th April 2025

Pioneer Minister, Loves Farm Church (LEP)

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and are ready to embrace the challenge of pioneering ministry, the position of Pioneer Minister at Loves Farm Church (LEP), St Neots East, Cambridgeshire, could be for you.

Team Rector, Lordsbridge Team of Churches

The Diocese of Ely is seeking a Team Rector for the Lordsbridge Team of Churches. The Lordsbridge Team is a well-established, thriving group of 11 diverse parishes to the west of Cambridge. It is led by the Rector and 3 Team Vicars (2 stipendiary and 1 minister in secular employment) and is supported by a wide group of other ministers.

Team Vicar - Mission Enabler (half time), The Isle of Ely Villages Team Benefice

The role of Team Vicar-Mission Enabler in the Isle of Ely Villages Benefice is a significant part-time post, caring for the people and growing the mission of these parishes in the Deanery of Ely.

Team Rector, Papworth Team of Churches

The Diocese of Ely is seeking a Team Rector for the Papworth Team of Churches.

What's On

Tuesday 29th April

12:00pm - 1:30pm -

Connect: North Stowe

3:45pm - 5:00pm -

Enrichment Days – Global Neighbours

Wednesday 30th April

6:30pm - 8:00pm -

The role of a Foundation Governor

7:00pm - 8:00pm -

Explorers Evening

Thursday 1st May

10:00am - 4:00pm -

Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition

Wednesday 7th May

9:00am - 3:00pm -

SIAMS Pre-Inspection Meeting – Are you ready?

7:30pm - 8:20pm -

Church Buildings Support Network

Thursday 8th May

9:30am - 11:30am -

DBS workshop

10:30am - 12:30pm -

VE80 Commemoration Coffee Morning, All Saints' Church

5:45pm - 6:45pm -

Commemoration Service for VE Day

6:30pm - 7:00pm -

Ringing Out in Celebration of Peace

9:30pm - 9:45pm -

VE80 - Lighting of Beacon and Peace Candle

Friday 9th May

9:30am - 12:00pm -

Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction

News

The Passing of Pope Francis: Words from the Acting Bishop of Ely

21st April 2025

The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter has offered her thoughts following the announcement by the Vatican that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.

Diocesan Announcements and Newsletters - April 2025

11th April 2025

Sign-up to the Diocesan e-newsletter to receive monthly updates straight to your inbox.

St Andrew's Church in Soham awarded funding support

11th April 2025

St Andrew's Church in Soham has been awarded initial support totalling GBP 315,000 (GBP 270,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and GBP 45,000 from Historic England) to progress plans to restore the building and involve young people in learning heritage skills.

Generosity Week 2025

19th March 2025

Generosity Week 2025 runs from Sunday 28 September to Sunday 05 October, but the resources available can be used at any time of the year.

Exploring Lay Ministry

18th March 2025

If you're exploring, thinking about, or just curious about what Lay Ministry could look like for you, please join our Lay Ministry Team for one of our online Explorer evenings, happening soon!

The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter