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
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Celebration Service for those that work with Children, Young People and Families
First published on: 6th November 2023Our first Celebration Service for those that work with Children, Young People and Families was held at Ely Cathedral in September 2023. Save the date for next year's service, 8 September 2024.
Deans and Chaplains and Theological Federation Licensing and Welcome Service
First published on: 20th October 2023The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, acting Bishop of Ely, welcomed the Rev'd Jonathan Torrance as Assistant Chaplain at Jesus College, Jonathan Collis an honorary chaplain at Wolfson College, and the Rev'd Rachel Rosborough as Vice-Principal of Westcott House.
Appointment, RIP and Retirement Announcements
First published on: 17th October 2023Recently published Appointment, RIP and Retirement announcements from the Diocese of Ely.
Harvest Flowers at St John's Waterbeach
First published on: 10th October 2023A stunning selection of foliage and flower in Autumnal hues.
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.
Bishop's Advisor for Disability: Sue Nelms
First published on: 2nd October 2023Sue tells us more about her background and journey to her role as a Bishop's Advisor for Disability
Messy Church News
First published on: 27th September 2023News and events from the national Messy Church team
New Diocesan Office and Training Centre
First published on: 26th September 2023The new Diocesan Office continues to take shape, here's a brief photo update from the week commencing 18th September 2023.
New Vicar of Great St Mary's, the University Church, Cambridge
First published on: 26th September 2023A warm welcome to the Reverend Canon Jutta Brueck, the new Vicar of Great St Mary's Church in Cambridge,
Using the Online Services Register
First published on: 26th September 2023The Online Services Register is the digital equivalent of keeping a paper Services Register book. General Synod approved the online Services Register as a legal alternative to the paper version in July 2023. You can also use the service to auto complete part of your Statistics for Mission Returns. Switching from paper to the online version is optional. Find out more here.
Appointment, RIP and Retirement Announcements
First published on: 14th September 2023Recently published Appointment, RIP and Retirement Announcements, including; RIP - Canon David Vaughan Lewis, Appointment of The Revd Christine Anne Cole and the Retirement of the Revd Allan Roy Landall.
Bishop's Advisor for Inter-faith: Revd Devin McLachlan
First published on: 13th September 2023The Revd Devin McLachlan tells us more about his role as a Bishop's Advisor for Inter-faith
Waterbeach Team support 'Guarantee our Essentials' campaign
First published on: 13th September 2023Waterbeach Distribution Centre, as part of Ely Foodbank, joined more than 100 food banks across the UK taking action to show support for an ‘Essentials Guarantee’ and calling for the basic rate of Universal Credit to cover the cost of essentials that people need such as food, household bills, and travel costs.
Community Living Rooms
First published on: 12th September 2023Cambridgeshire ACRE is delighted to be able to support town and parish councils, village hall committees, church communities, local charities and other community groups to establish a network of Community Living Rooms in Fenland this autumn. These must run from publicly accessible community buildings, such as community centres, village halls, churches and their halls, older peoples' day centres, youth centres and community libraries.
Prayers for the Admission and Licensing of LLMs 2023
First published on: 12th September 2023As we prepare for the service of Admission and Licensing of LLMs on the 30 September 2023 at 2:30pm in the Cathedral, please join us over the next few weeks in praying for the individuals who will be licensed, their families and the parishes in which they will serve.
Ely Cathedral Parish and resident Passes
First published on: 11th September 2023Did you know, if you're 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.
St Etheldreda House - An update on building progress!
First published on: 5th September 2023The Diocesan new offices are really starting to take shape, here is a brief update on the major milestones reached by the first few days of September (2023).
Register with the GMH/UKME communication network
First published on: 4th September 2023The Church of England's Racial Justice team is seeking to mobilise all Global Majority Heritage (GMH) / UK Minoritised Ethnic (UKME) clergy, ordinands and lay ministers and leaders to join an ethnocultural communications network.
Resources for Black History Month 2023
First published on: 4th September 2023Black History Month 2023 is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.
