We pray to be generous and visible people of Jesus Christ

Welcome to the Diocese of Ely

The Right Reverend Sarah Clark was welcomed and installed in a ceremony at Ely Cathedral (click here for photos from the service) on Sunday 21 June 2026 after becoming the seventieth Bishop of Ely in a legal ceremony on 17 April 2026.

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.

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National Lottery Heritage Fund award supports new church maintenance partnership

15th October 2026

The Diocese of Ely has received just under £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the care and long-term sustainability of historic churches across Wisbech and West Norfolk.

Preacher's Study Day - The Gospel of Mark

15th October 2026

Explore the themes, structure, and theology of Mark's Gospel and discover fresh insights for preaching throughout Lectionary Year B.

Prisons Week 2026 - 11 to 17 October

5th October 2026

This October, churches across the UK will unite once again for Prisons Week, the annual ecumenical initiative calling Christians to prayer and action for all those affected by imprisonment. Prisons Week 2026 begins with Prisoners’ Sunday on 11 October and runs through to 17 October.

The Great Switch for Creation

5th October 2026

Switching to a green energy tariff is a small but powerful step your church can take to reduce your environmental impact.

What three things? - October 2026

1st October 2026

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

Walk to School Month

1st October 2026

October is International Walk to School Month.
Saturday 17th October
2:00pm - 4:00pm -
Sunday 18th October
2:00pm - 4:00pm -
Tuesday 20th October
7:00pm - 8:00pm -
Wednesday 21st October
2:00pm - 3:00pm -
7:00pm - 8:30pm -
Friday 23rd October
12:30pm - 4:30pm -
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Saturday 7th November
9:30am - 4:30pm -
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Monday 9th November
7:00pm - 8:00pm -
Tuesday 10th November
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Wednesday 11th November
2:00pm - 3:00pm -

Community Priest, Cambridge East

Could you help shape the spiritual life of a brand-new Cambridge community? The Diocese of Ely is seeking a full-time, incumbent-level priest to pioneer Christian community in Cambridge East, the nationally significant new development emerging from the former Cambridge City Airport.

Pioneer Minister, Waterbeach New Town

Could you help shape the spiritual life of a brand-new community? The Diocese of Ely is seeking a full-time, incumbent-level priest to pioneer Christian community in Waterbeach New Town, a development on the site of the former Waterbeach barracks and airfield in the north of Waterbeach.

Priest in Charge of the East Marshland benefice with Walpole St Peter

Six rural parishes on the west Norfolk fen edge – Terrington St John, Tilney All Saints, Tilney St Lawrence, Wiggenhall St Germans, Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen and Walpole St Peter, home to 'The Cathedral of the Fens' – are seeking a Priest-in-Charge to lead them into a new chapter of shared life and mission.

Vicar of The Staughtons and Hail Weston (0.6 fte), nr. St Neots, Cambridgeshire

We seek a new vicar for this established benefice; someone who can build on strong foundations. This will be a part-time (3 days per week, plus Sunday duties) position.

Rector for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords

The role of Rector 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.

Rector for the Benefice of Whittlesey, Pondersbridge & Coates, Peterborough

The role of Rector of the benefice of Whittlesey, Pondersbridge and Coates is an opportunity to lead 4 diverse but interconnected churches with a desire to grow in mission and grace. We serve 18000 people in this fenland town and surrounding communities within 4 miles of Peterborough.
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