On Saturday 4 October, we welcomed 7 newly licensed lay ministers, re-licensed all lay ministers for the triennium, and collectively celebrated 280 years of licensed lay ministry in the Diocese of Ely, with long service awards ranging from 3 to 45 years. A selection of photographs from the service.
Some of our new LLMs tell us a little bit about themselves and their journey through discernment, selection and training to licensing, in their own words.
A day of refreshment for busy ministers, Clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Ely and beyond.
A blessing of the backpacks is not just for children. Older students, University students, Teachers and Adults who work in Education can be invited too.
A Day Conference to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea 325
If you're exploring, thinking about, or just curious about what Lay Ministry could look like for you, please join our Lay Ministry Team for one of our online Explorer evenings, happening soon!
The Mothers' Union central website contains a sermon, prayers and other resources, including for children, which you might like to use on Sunday 30 March.
Sunday 9 March 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.
There's still time for you to join our Leading your Church into Growth (LyCiG) conference for 2025.
On Saturday 5 October, we welcomed 3 newly licensed lay ministers, admitted 2 licensed lay ministers from other Dioceses, and collectively celebrated 564 years of licensed lay ministry in the Diocese of Ely, with long service awards ranging from 3 to 60 years.
On Wednesday 25 September 2025, Bishop Dagmar was delighted to welcome three new Lay Canons and five new Honorary Canons to Ely Cathedral.
A unique opportunity to be refreshed, learn more about prayer and to reflect on our spiritual wellbeing.
Katrina, a healthcare Chaplain at Addenbrookes and Papworth hospitals, talks about her role as a Chaplain and her journey to becoming one.
Catalyst is a dynamic training course that aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in the local church.
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.
Charities and churches launch course on practical activism ahead of a much-anticipated General Election
Our service for licensing and admission of Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) in the Diocese of Ely took place on the 30th September.
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place each year on 27 January
Looking ahead to the new lectionary year and helping children, youth and families encounter Christ in John’s Gospel, Clergy and LLMs are invited to the October Bishop's study day.
Volunteers at St Mary's Church in Linton have teamed up with national Christian charity Transforming Lives for Good to make lunch
