Nominations open for the National Church Awards
First published on: 12th June 2023Nominations have officially opened, with churches across the UK now able to enter for awards in architecture, volunteering, tourism and so much more.
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Resources for National Volunteers Week
First published on: 8th June 2023New video resources are available from the Church of England, sharing words of wisdom, encouragement, top tips and examples of culture change in the way volunteers are thought about, recruited and supported.
Generosity Week 2023
First published on: 8th June 2023Generosity Week runs from September 24th-October 1st. Read more about what's planned and how you can take part.
Tower Restoration at Woodditton Church
First published on: 7th June 2023Woodditton Church Restoration work.
Bishop's Advisor for Climate: Revd David Newton
First published on: 7th June 2023The Revd David Newton has been appointed as a Bishop's Advisor for Climate.
Bishop's Advisor for Climate: Revd Imogen Nay
First published on: 7th June 2023The Revd Imogen Nay has been appointed as a Bishop's Advisor for Climate.
Retired Clergy RIP Notices
First published on: 5th June 2023Recent Retired Clergy RIP Notices added to the Diocesan website include that of Canon Peter Hill and Rev Gareth Morgan.
Sports Ministry
First published on: 2nd June 2023The Revd Danny Driver, Vicar of Holy Cross Benefice in Cambridge tells us of the transformational power of using Sport to build relationships with young people and children.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - June 2023
First published on: 1st June 2023We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Admission of Churchwardens
First published on: 31st May 2023Our annual events for the Admission of Churchwardens are taking place around the Diocese over the next few weeks
Ministry Experience Scheme
First published on: 31st May 2023Our Ministry Experience Scheme for young people aged 18-30 explained in detail
Growing as a Disciple
First published on: 30th May 2023This ten session course is about deepening your personal faith, and raising your awareness of how God might be calling you to contribute your abilities and time to your churches and communities.
Bishop's Study Day
First published on: 30th May 2023The July Bishop's Study Day focuses on Canon Law and their place within the life of the church
Announcement to the Diocese of Ely of the Bishop's move to Lincoln
First published on: 24th May 2023The Bishop of Ely, Stephen Conway, has written to parishes in the Diocese of Ely following the announcement by Downing Street that he will leave Ely to take up the position of Bishop of Lincoln later in the year.
Annual Gathering of Licensed Lay Ministers
First published on: 23rd May 2023The recent annual gathering of LLMs showcased the range of ministry that our LLMs are involved in across the Diocese.
Leading your Church into Growth - first Ely conference
First published on: 22nd May 202325 people from around the Diocese took part in the first Ely Diocesan Leading your Church into Growth conference in Spring 2023.
The Bloom Report: Does Government do God?
First published on: 17th May 2023A landmark review into faith engagement has found the government needs to recognise faith groups as a force for good.
Mental Health Awareness Week
First published on: 16th May 2023Anxiety is the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
New Warden of LLMs, Cathy Watts
First published on: 15th May 2023Providing important links between the Bishop, Mission and Ministry team and LLMs, the Warden of LLMs (Warden of Readers) role will promote the work and profile of LLMs throughout the diocese.
Risk and Health and Safety Management Training
First published on: 12th May 2023This course is designed to equip churches to meet their legal duties under health and safety law, and to think about risk management in its more general application. This course is aimed at charity trustees (PCC members), church wardens, parish safeguarding officers, and volunteers who have responsibility for risk management, health and safety in their church context. It is also highly recommended for people in any role with responsibility for running church activity.
