Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - December 2023
First published on: 29th November 2023We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Header Text
Footer Text
Header Text
Footer Text
Header Text
Footer Text
We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
In the Ely Diocese, there has always been a strong emphasis on lay ministry with many different 'authorised' and 'licensed' ministry pathways that are available. A number of people have come together to develop Authorised Local Leadership which is currently emerging across the diocese.
The Church of England has released a Christmas single, as part of a campaign encouraging people to come to church, sing carols, and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
St James' Church, Little Paxton was listed as one of twelve finalists in the maintenance awards from the National Churches Trust.
RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse is Mothers’ Union’s new campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Celebrating all things Apple-related at a Harvest Festival held at St Mary’s Church, Ely.
An exhibition of 120 nativity sets from around the world will go on display in Hemingford Grey this advent.
Find out more about 'Open the Book' and the volunteers taking the Bible into schools in Ramsey.
Pippa Blackall will be ordained Deacon at 11am on Sunday 4 Feb at All Saints Church, Boughton.
Learn more about the Church of England's Advent and Christmas campaign for 2023.
Did you know 57 percent of shoppers will do most of their Christmas shopping online this year. Easyfundraising could help you raise money for your church from your congregations online purchases.
Advent Challenges in support of The Children's Society. This year St Andrew's, Stapleford have again produced Advent Challenges in support of The Children's Society. You can download copies here.
Recently published Appointment, RIP and Retirement Announcements, including; RIP - Revd Dr Brian Hebblethwaite, Appointment of The Revd Diane Leslie Kutar and the Retirement of the Revd Angela Ellen Melaniphy
Trees, real or constructed, will joyfully throng this Grade 1 Listed parish church of All Saints, Landbeach - inviting support for its community projects.
Charities and churches launch course on practical activism ahead of a much-anticipated General Election
Our 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.
Rosey was commissioned as an Anna Chaplain on Sunday, September 24, at the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Shelford.
The 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.
Recently published Appointment, RIP and Retirement announcements from the Diocese of Ely.
As part of the national Church of England commitment to Net Zero Carbon (NZC), the Diocese of Ely is seeking to appoint two part-time staff.