Help! I'm on the PCC
First published on: 24th April 2025Join the Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech, the Ven Richard Harlow, for a training event aimed at members of Parochial Church Councils, new and not so new.
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Compliance, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Training Day
First published on: 24th April 2025The Diocese of Ely Church Buildings Department is hosting a Compliance, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Training Day at Brampton Church Hall on Friday 16 May from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm.
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.
Generosity Week 2025
First published on: 19th March 2025Generosity Week 2025 runs from Sunday 28 September to Sunday 05 October, but the resources available can be used at any time of the year.
Support with Grants for Church Buildings
First published on: 18th March 2025Join Holly Robinson for two Zoom sessions to highlight the changes to funding and an update on the 'Listed Places of Worship' Grant Scheme.
Exploring Lay Ministry
First published on: 18th March 2025If 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!
Leading your Church into Growth - March 2025
First published on: 17th March 2025Our LyCiG conference aimed to inspire and equip leaders to grow their church - in numbers, in spiritual commitment and in service to their local community.
The VAT Refund Scheme - Important deadline
First published on: 15th March 2025VAT claims need to be in by 31st March 2025 at the latest
Mothering Sunday Resources
First published on: 15th March 2025The Mothers' Union central website contains a sermon, prayers and other resources, including for children, which you might like to use on Sunday 30 March.
Ten simple steps churches can take to reach net zero carbon
First published on: 7th March 2025Churches can find practical and easy tips to help them reach net zero in a new animation and guide launched this week.
Evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 6th March 2025We need as many churches as possible to participate, no matter how modest the claim to the LPWGS might have been.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - March 2025
First published on: 3rd March 2025We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Receive the daily Diocesan Prayer straight to your inbox
First published on: 16th February 2025The Diocesan Prayer is available to receive each day by email for those who wish to sign-up.
Covid-19 National Day of Reflection - 9 March 2025
First published on: 10th February 2025Sunday 9 March 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Have you discovered our Net Zero Carbon News?
First published on: 10th February 2025Read the latest Net Zero Carbon and Environment news from around the Diocese, including details of local initiatives and funding opportunities.
Consultation on the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 7th February 2025Please join us in prayer as we seek to discern the person God is calling to this role.
Applications invited for 5 million pound (GBP) conservation fund for churches
First published on: 7th February 2025Applications for grants to fund the conservation of special objects such as stained glass, paintings, bells, organs and clocks in churches are open from today as part of an expanded 5 million pound (GBP) scheme administered by the Church of England.
