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.
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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.
Ministry Experience Scheme
First published on: 31st May 2023Our Ministry Experience Scheme for young people aged 18-30 explained in detail
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.
Heritage crime reported in Ely Diocese Church
First published on: 10th May 2023An incidence of Heritage Crime, an offence involving damage or loss to historic assets or cultural property, has been reported following a break-in at St Mary Magdalene Church in the Diocese of Ely.
Coronation Flowers at All Saints' Landbeach
First published on: 9th May 2023All Saints' Church, Landbeach created a stunning display of Coronation themed flower arrangements.
The Big Help Out at St John's Waterbeach
First published on: 9th May 2023What do feather dusters, pencil sharpeners and gardening gloves have in common? They all featured in an amazing morning of volunteering for the Big Help Out on 8 May!
Prayers for the Royal Family
First published on: 4th May 2023Church of England's prayers for the Royal Family to refer to 'Queen Camilla' from 6 May
iKnowChurch - Everything under one roof
First published on: 26th April 2023iKnowChurch provide Church Management Software, providing all the tools you might need under one roof. If you have not yet explored what they might be able to offer, now could be the time.
National Churches Trust: All Grants Now Open
First published on: 24th April 2023The National Churches Trust paused its grant programmes in 2022 to launch a new strategy and grant database. Medium Grants, is the last of the three programmes to re-open - the deadline for applications is the 4th May 2023.
Climate Change: The Bishops share a call for action
First published on: 17th April 2023Ahead of 'The Big One' climate change protest this month, the Bishop of Ely and the Bishop of Huntingdon have released a statement in support of the global fight against climate change.
Bishop Stephen's Chrism Mass Sermon 2023
First published on: 12th April 2023A copy of Bishop Stephen's Chrism Mass Sermon, delivered at Ely Cathedral on 6 April 2023
Funeral Service of The Revd Anna Matthews - Ely Cathedral
First published on: 3rd April 2023The Revd Anna Matthews funeral will take place at the Cathedral on Wednesday, 26th April at 12.30pm. The Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey John will preach. Bishop Stephen shall preside, assisted by Cathedral clergy.
Clergy Payroll in the People System is now live
First published on: 31st March 2023The People System is the National Church of England platform that holds people data for stipendiary clergy and other ministers.
