Blessing of the Backpacks
First published on: 10th June 2025A blessing of the backpacks is not just for children. Older students, University students, Teachers and Adults who work in Education can be invited too.
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The Nicene Creed: Then and Now
First published on: 2nd May 2025A Day Conference to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea 325
Exploring Lay Ministry
First published on: 18th March 2025If 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!
Mothering Sunday Resources
First published on: 15th March 2025The Mothers' Union central website contains a sermon, prayers and other resources, including for children, which you might like to use on Sunday 30 March.
Covid-19 National Day of Reflection - 9 March 2025
First published on: 10th February 2025Sunday 9 March 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leading your Church into Growth - for 2025 and beyond
First published on: 27th January 2025There's still time for you to join our Leading your Church into Growth (LyCiG) conference for 2025.
Celebrating Licensed Lay Ministers in the Diocese of Ely
First published on: 7th October 2024On 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.
New Lay and Honorary Canons welcomed at Ely Cathedral
First published on: 26th September 2024On Wednesday 25 September 2025, Bishop Dagmar was delighted to welcome three new Lay Canons and five new Honorary Canons to Ely Cathedral.
Bishop's Study Day - Thursday 20 June 2024
First published on: 10th June 2024A unique opportunity to be refreshed, learn more about prayer and to reflect on our spiritual wellbeing.
Katrina Myers wins 'Chaplain of the year' award
First published on: 15th March 2024Katrina, a healthcare Chaplain at Addenbrookes and Papworth hospitals, talks about her role as a Chaplain and her journey to becoming one.
Catalyst Training for Children and Youth Leaders
First published on: 29th January 2024Catalyst is a dynamic training course that aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in the local church.
Upcoming events from The Faraday Institute
First published on: 12th January 2024The 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.
Act on Poverty - putting your faith into action
First published on: 13th November 2023Charities and churches launch course on practical activism ahead of a much-anticipated General Election
Rosey Feuell: Anna Chaplain in Ely Diocese
First published on: 1st November 2023Rosey was commissioned as an Anna Chaplain on Sunday, September 24, at the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Shelford.
LLM Licensing service - 30 Sept 2023
First published on: 9th October 2023Our service for licensing and admission of Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) in the Diocese of Ely took place on the 30th September.
Holocaust Memorial Day
First published on: 15th September 2023Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place each year on 27 January
A Journey Through John’s Gospel: Bishop's Study Day
First published on: 14th August 2023Looking 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.
Make Lunch Linton
First published on: 31st May 2023Volunteers at St Mary's Church in Linton have teamed up with national Christian charity Transforming Lives for Good to make lunch
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.
Celebrating our LLM Ministry
First published on: 13th November 2019On the 3rd November, the parish of Fen Drayton with Fenstanton celebrated the gift of ministry with three Licensed Lay Ministers.
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