New resources available to help churches explore God's generosity
First published on: 29th October 2020The Church of England has recently launched new resources to help churches to take part in The Generosity Week.
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'Heritage at Risk' Increase in Places of Worship
First published on: 26th October 2020Historic England has published its Heritage at Risk Register 2020, which has seen a concerning increase in the number of places of worship added.
The Lockdown Tapestries
First published on: 19th October 2020Between March and July in 2020 the Parish Churches of Fulbourn and the Wilbrahams led a community project, creating a triptych of lockdown tapestries.
Bishop Dagmar's Reflection for the 19th Sunday after Trinity
First published on: 16th October 2020Here is the latest in a series of Reflections from Bishop Dagmar, the Bishop of Huntingdon. The Gospel for this Sunday is Matthew 22:15-22: "Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor's, and to God the things that are God's." (Mt 22:21)
The Etheldreda Medal Award 2020 - Due to be streamed live
First published on: 9th October 2020We are delighted to inform you that this year the following people have been nominated and have accepted this award, which will be given at the Evensong service at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 17 October 2020.
Bishop Dagmar's Reflection for the 18th Sunday after Trinity, 11 Oct 2020
First published on: 9th October 2020Here is the latest in a series of Reflections from Bishop Dagmar, Bishop of Huntingdon. In this video, she offers a brief reflection on the Gospel, Matthew 22:1-14, the Parable of the Wedding Banquet.
‘Dragons' Den' style competition to promote pioneer housing schemes
First published on: 8th October 2020A Church of England Press Release
Thank You Riders and Striders
First published on: 6th October 2020Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust would like to thank everyone who took part in this year's Ride and Stride.
Statement on publication of IICSA report
First published on: 6th October 2020From the Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs, the Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop and Melissa Caslake the Church's national director of safeguarding.
Michaelmas Ordinations 2020 - Our Priests
First published on: 5th October 2020This year, Priests were ordained in individual parish churches by Bishop Dagmar, Bishop of Huntingdon.
IICSA report; open letter
First published on: 2nd October 2020Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse; an open letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, the lead safeguarding bishop and the national director of safeguarding.
Michaelmas Ordinations 2020 - Our new Deacons
First published on: 1st October 2020This year our new Deacons were ordained by Bishop Stephen in Ely Cathedral over a series of seven services, held between Friday 25th September and Sunday 27th September.
Safe Spaces
First published on: 29th September 2020Victim Support (VS) has been awarded the contract to manage the new flagship project: Safe Spaces, a joint Anglican and Catholic Church project to provide a vital support service for survivors of church-related abuse.
Reflecting on the Ordination Weekend - Michaelmas 2020, with Bishop Dagmar
First published on: 27th September 2020Here is the latest in a series of Reflections from Bishop Dagmar, Bishop of Huntingdon. In this video, Bishop Dagmar invites you to reflect on the roles of deacons and priests and to pray for the 20 new deacons and 12 new priests ordained this weekend in the Diocese of Ely.
Virtual LLM Licensing Service
First published on: 24th September 2020On 3rd October we are delighted to be welcoming 18 new LLMs to the Diocese of Ely.
Alexa now recites The Book of Common Prayer
First published on: 24th September 2020With the help of our own the Rev James Shakespeare, Priest in Charge of St John's, Cambridge, and Curate, the Rev Chris Campbell.
The Harvest Generosity Week
First published on: 24th September 2020A group of new resources to help your church explore God's generosity and how it enriches our daily lives.
It Takes a City Community Land Trust
First published on: 23rd September 2020Somewhere to Call Home – a request for land and support.
Children's workers and families resources during Coronavirus
First published on: 23rd September 2020Debbie Hill, Development Officer for Children & Families has collated a number of resources, particularly focussed at those working with Children & Families.
The Etheldreda Medal Award 2020
First published on: 22nd September 2020We are delighted to inform you that this year the following people have been nominated and have accepted this award, which will be given at the Evensong service at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 17 October 2020.