The Rt Rev'd Dr Dagmar Winter joined the Rev'd Andrew Birks and parishoners from All Saints' Church, Melbourn, and Holy Trinity Church, Meldreth, for a traditional rural service for Plough Sunday
The Faraday Institute has a range of events this term which may be of interest to clergy and other church leaders in the Diocese of Ely.
Details of a collection of resources for Lent, including resources on themes of the Environment, Racial Justice and Understanding Poverty.
Sheila Betts, churchwarden at Trumpington, awarded a BEM in New Year’s Honours List for services to Young People.
Ely Cathedral will be one of the first UK venues to host this spectacular immersive light and sound show on tour in the UK in 2024.
Did you know, if you are on your Diocese of Ely church Electoral Roll, or a resident with a CB6 or CB7 postcode, you may be eligible for free entry to Ely Cathedral. Find out more here.
Kingston Parochial Church Council held a celebration to mark the reopening of All Saints’ and St Andrew’s church, which has been closed for repairs since July 2023. Kingston’s parish church is a Grade I Listed Building, noted for its nationally important series of wall paintings, dating from the late C13 to the late C17.
The 2024 Parochial Fees table has now been published as is available on the Diocesan website.
Every two years, The Bishop of Ely awards the Etheldreda Medal to individuals who have given 'generous and outstanding service', which would not otherwise be recognised.
Creating posters and flyers for your church events and services
In partnership with the Church Army, we are delighted to be launching the Faith Empowered course in 2024.
Held on the 4th Friday of the month, from February to November, Quiet Days at Ferrar House, Little Gidding offer a chance to step out of your regular routine to be with God in a variety of ways.
Throughout the Advent season, we are asking people from around the diocese, "What's your favourite thing about being in church at this time of year?"
Over 40 Christmas Trees turned the Parish Church of All Saints', Landbeach, into a mini-forest for the first weekend of Advent, with around 250 visitors from across the Fen Edge villages breathing in an atmosphere of Fun and Creativity. A sense of community spirit rose like sap in pine-trees to enthuse visitors - who are already asking whether the event will run again.
A collection of contemporary carols recorded live at St Barnabas Church Cambridge.
True Freedom, a six-week course for Lent, draws on themes from the book of Galatians, and encourages individuals and churches to respond to modern slavery in their communities.
Recently published Appointment, RIP and Departure Announcements, including; RIP - Ven Garth Norman, RIP - Rev David Spencer, Departure Announcement: Andrew Read, Director of Education, Mission & Ministry, Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Fiona Elizabeth Gordon Brampton.
We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
In the Ely Diocese, there has always been a strong emphasis on lay ministry with many different 'authorised' and 'licensed' ministry pathways that are available. A number of people have come together to develop Authorised Local Leadership which is currently emerging across the diocese.
The Church of England has released a Christmas single, as part of a campaign encouraging people to come to church, sing carols, and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
