The new CofE Racial Justice Unit is inviting young adults (aged 16-25) of all UKME/GMH backgrounds to represent their diverse communities so that their voices can be heard and amplified within the life of the national church.
Building work is now well underway for the new Diocesan offices. Here is a picture story of the first few weeks of work.
Over 50 Worshippers of all ages from across the eight parishes of Wissey Valley Benefice gathered in Whittington by the river Wissey for this year's riverside Songs of Praise on Sunday 30th July.
Join local bat expert and professional ecologist Phil Parker at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wiggenhall, Norfolk, for an introduction to St Mary's bats. After a short talk you'll use the latest technology, night vision cameras and bat detectors to watch the bats leave their roost at dusk.
Join architect Peter Slinger for a morning of maintenance tips.
Earlier this year, the National Lottery Heritage Fund (aka Heritage Fund) published a new 10-year strategy called Heritage 2033. Details of the first delivery plan have now been released.
We are seeking your confidential views on the next Bishop of Ely to help inform the "Statement of Needs". This document will set out a description of the Diocese, reflect on the challenges and opportunities for Gospel and Church in the communities served and the gifts and skills they might be seeking in a new bishop to lead them in their response to these.
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Gifts in wills are a powerful way for faith to live on and create lasting change, but they can be difficult to talk about - for everyone, including those wanting to leave a gift. Resources are available to help.
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Although one-off gifts are wonderful, it's regular giving that helps churches to plan their ministry with confidence. Launching - or relaunching - the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) as part of a generosity campaign has the greatest impact on how effective it is.
You are invited to join a weekly twenty-minute online prayer gathering for Doubling the number of children and young active disciples in the Church of England by 2030.
Generosity Week runs from September 24th-October 1st. Read more about what's planned and how you can take part.
The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, Bishop of Huntingdon, was delighted to be invited to visit The Pathfinder Primary School in Northstowe last week during 'Transition Day', as the students prepared for the new school year, met their new teachers and moved up into their new classrooms.
Bishop Dagmar explains more about what will happen following Bishop Stephen's departure from the Diocese of Ely.
A warm farewell as the Diocese of Ely says goodbye to the departing Right Reverend Stephen Conway.
Bishop Stephen's Farewell Sermon before leaving the Diocese of Ely, given from Ely Cathedral, 16th July 2023.
Tricia Pritchard, former diocesan Director of Education and CEO of DEMAT has been awarded an OBE for services to Education and Social Mobility in Fenland and East Cambridgeshire.
Photographs from the ceremonies of ordination on Saturday 1 July.
Photographs from the ceremonies of ordination on Sunday 2 July.
The Home Office is announcing the launch of two schemes to provide protective security at places of worship.
