News - Diocese of Ely

Faith Will

First published on: 25th July 2023

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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Relaunch the Parish Giving Scheme during Generosity Week

First published on: 25th July 2023

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.

Join a weekly online prayer gathering for children and young people

First published on: 19th July 2023

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 2023 - 2nd Newsletter of 2023

First published on: 19th July 2023

Generosity Week runs from September 24th-October 1st. Read more about what's planned and how you can take part.

The Pathfinder School Northstowe: At the heart of the community

First published on: 19th July 2023

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.

A message from Bishop Dagmar

First published on: 17th July 2023

Bishop Dagmar explains more about what will happen following Bishop Stephen's departure from the Diocese of Ely.

A Warm Farewell

First published on: 17th July 2023

A warm farewell as the Diocese of Ely says goodbye to the departing Right Reverend Stephen Conway.

Bishop Stephen's Farewell Sermon

First published on: 16th July 2023

Bishop Stephen's Farewell Sermon before leaving the Diocese of Ely, given from Ely Cathedral, 16th July 2023.

Former Diocesan Director of Education and CEO of DEMAT awarded an OBE

First published on: 11th 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.

New Priests - Petertide Ordinations 2023

First published on: 6th July 2023

Photographs from the ceremonies of ordination on Saturday 1 July.

New Deacons - Petertide Ordinations 2023

First published on: 6th July 2023

Photographs from the ceremonies of ordination on Sunday 2 July.

Protective Security Measures for Places of Worship - open for applications

First published on: 6th July 2023

The Home Office is announcing the launch of two schemes to provide protective security at places of worship.

New Honorary Canons installed at Ely Cathedral

First published on: 5th July 2023

The Revd Canon Rob Mackley as an Hon Canon, and the Rt Revd Peter Collins, RC Bishop of East Anglia as an ecumenical Etheldreda Canon, were installed at Ely Cathedral on 25 June.

Free well-being workshops from the Clergy Support Trust

First published on: 4th July 2023

The Clergy Support Trust has created a series of free well-being workshops for clerics in the UK and Ireland.

English-Farsi Common Worship Eucharist Service

First published on: 4th July 2023

The Church of England approved Farsi Communion Liturgy is now available in a Farsi-English service booklet.

Bishop of Ely 'Breaks Ground' for new Diocese of Ely Office

First published on: 3rd July 2023

The Right Revd Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely, 'Breaks Ground' ahead of the start of construction for the Diocese of Ely’s new office - Etheldreda House.