Diocese of Ely

Welcome Bishop Sarah

We are delighted to Welcome the Right Reverend Sarah Clark as the next Bishop 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

On the 27 January 2026 we were delighted to share the announcement from Downing Street that His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of Durham and Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow in the Diocese of Durham, for election as Bishop of Ely. Find out more here.

You can watch a welcome video from Bishop Sarah 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.

Associate Vicar, St Barnabas

St Barnabas are looking for an associate vicar who will work closely with our vicar and wider team, ideally over the next 5+ years, in leading St Barnabas into this next season.

House-for-Duty Associate Priest, Papworth Team Ministry, West Cambridgeshire

A flourishing benefice of fifteen rural parishes seeks a prayerful and collaborative House-for-Duty Associate Priest at an exciting moment of growth and mission.

Administrator - Cambridge Street Pastors

Cambridge Street Pastors are seeking an individual to provide essential administrative support that enables the ministry of Cambridge Street Pastors to function smoothly.

Growing Younger Enabler (Youth/Youth and Sports), Ely Diocesan Board of Finance

The Ely Diocesan Board of Finance is seeking a part-time (0.5FTE) Growing Younger Enabler (Youth/Youth and Sports). This is a great opportunity for an experienced children or youth minister and inspiring leader, with a heart for empowering the local church and those working with children, young people and their families to share mission and discipleship together.

Vicar (half time) of St James (Cambridge)

St James’ is a welcoming and inclusive parish seeking a priest who will lead us in faith, prayer and service as we continue to grow as a lively Christian presence at the heart of our community.

Vicar of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington (Cambridge)

Trinity College Cambridge and the Diocese of Ely to appoint a priest of vision, depth and pastoral imagination to lead us into the next stage of our life together.

What's On

Tuesday 10th February

6:45pm - 9:00pm -

Growing as a Disciple

Wednesday 11th February

10:00am - 11:30am -

Resilience in Conflict Training

6:45pm - 9:00pm -

ALM Preaching course

Friday 13th February

7:00pm - 9:00pm -

Youth Evening at Ely Cathedral

8:00pm - 9:30pm -

Psalter: Themes for Peace

Saturday 14th February

10:00am - 2:00pm -

ALM Pastoral Assistant course

Monday 16th February

4:30pm - 9:00pm -

Twilight at Great St Mary’s

6:45pm - 9:00pm -

ALM Pastoral Assistant course

Tuesday 17th February

Shrove Tuesday

12:00pm - 1:00pm -

Digital Giving at Lent and Easter

Wednesday 18th February

Ash Wednesday

10:00am - 4:00pm -

Little Gidding Quiet Day

Saturday 21st February

11:00am - 3:00pm -

SSOM Retreat

News

HerStory, HiStory, OurStory: Remembering our past to reimagine our future

9th February 2026

Ely Cathedral and the Diocese of Ely are delighted to be hosting a Racial Justice Conference, with the support of the Racial Justice Unit. The conference will look at how remembering the stories of our past can help to shape how we live together today and how we reimagine the stories of our future.

What three things? - February 2026

6th February 2026

What three things can you do in February to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?

Launchpad: Small Steps, Big Impact in Growing Younger

3rd February 2026

Across the Diocese, churches are embracing the challenge of growing younger, and the Launchpad program is proving to be a powerful catalyst for change. Designed to support parishes in developing children and youth ministry, Launchpad is helping churches take small, intentional steps that lead to lasting transformation.

The Bishop's Lent Challenge for 2026 is out now!

30th January 2026

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Little Gidding Quiet Days for 2026

29th January 2026

The Rev'd Fiona Brampton, Chaplain at Little Gidding, has organised a series of Quiet Days throughout 2026.

The Rt Revd
Dr Dagmar Winter