Support with running your church
First published on: 17th June 2025Church of England churches can get free resources, free training and even free software from the national church.
News
Admission of Churchwardens 2025
First published on: 17th June 2025A selection of photographs from our Admission of Churchwardens service at Ely Cathedral.
Petertide Ordinations 2025 - Meet our new Priests
First published on: 10th June 2025Welcome to our new Priests to be Ordained on Saturday 28 June at 4pm at Ely Cathdral.
Petertide Ordinations 2025 - Meet our new Deacons
First published on: 10th June 2025Our new Deacons, to be ordained by the Bishop of Huntingdon on Sunday 29 June at 10.30am at Ely Cathedral
Blessing of the Backpacks
First published on: 10th June 2025A blessing of the backpacks is not just for children. Older students, University students, Teachers and Adults who work in Education can be invited too.
ME Vocations
First published on: 10th June 2025Online events for those of UKME/GM heritage exploring/on the journey towards lay/ordained ministry, and creating a space to pray specifically for ME Vocations.
Discover the Hidden Treasures of the Leightonstones on Sunday 15 June
First published on: 9th June 2025A tour of Catworth, Stow Longa, Alconbury and Abbots Ripton Churches, led by Ecclesiastical Historian John Vigar.
Read the latest Net Zero Carbon Impact Report
First published on: 5th June 2025A new interactive digital report and video highlights the impact of the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme so far.
Cornerstone Grants Database
First published on: 29th May 2025Find grants that your church could apply for, in the totally free Cornerstone grants database.
Leightonstone Churches Festival Week
First published on: 29th May 2025Running from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 June 2025, Festival Week is a celebration of our wonderful Leightonstone churches, bringing communities together through shared events, and open doors. All are welcome to come along.
Thy Kingdom Come Resources
First published on: 16th May 2025Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus.
We Believe Resources
First published on: 16th May 20252025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the original development of the Nicene Creed. To celebrate this, a variety of resources have been produced for the use of churches, groups and individuals.
The impact of churches and religious buildings on communities
First published on: 16th May 2025During a debate in Westminster Hall, MPs praised the contribution that our church buildings make and the value-add that they provide - spiritually, socially and in looking after the most vulnerable people, calling on the Government to make the Listed Places of Worship Grant scheme permanent.
VE80 Day Events at All Saints' Melbourn
First published on: 12th May 2025A fundraising coffee morning, 1940's-era dressing up, sharing memories and stories, bell ringing, beacon lighting and sounds of swing!
The Nicene Creed: Then and Now
First published on: 2nd May 2025A Day Conference to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea 325
Net Zero Carbon Surgery
First published on: 2nd May 2025Sacha Watson (Net Zero Carbon Officer) and Nigel Cooper (Diocesan Environment Officer) will be on hand to answer all questions relating to Eco Church, Net Zero and Environment.
The Passing of Pope Francis: Words from the Acting Bishop of Ely
First published on: 21st April 2025The 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
First published on: 11th April 2025Sign-up to the Diocesan e-newsletter to receive monthly updates straight to your inbox.
St Andrew's Church in Soham awarded funding support
First published on: 27th March 2025St 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.
Upcoming Church Buildings Support Network meetings
First published on: 19th March 2025Our upcoming Church Buildings Support Network meetings are an in-person drop-in Fundraising, Grants and Community Consultation Surgery, plus a Zoom session on the topic of Bats and Ecology.
