News - Diocese of Ely

Church Heating Presentations

First published on: 15th June 2023

The Diocese of Ely Church Buildings & Pastoral Department held a training day of seminars focusing on Church Heating during 2023. The day brought together a wide range of expertise to help churches to understand the options available for church heating, with a real focus on helping parishes to achieve the Net Carbon Zero goal, as adopted by the Diocese of Ely and the Church of England.

Diocesan Prayer Day at Ely Cathedral

First published on: 15th June 2023

Led by Gail and Ian Adams, Chaplains at Ridley Hall

Stained Glass Summer

First published on: 15th June 2023

Encourage people to visit your local church building this summer by taking part in Stained Glass Summer!

The Difference course - a new resource from the Archbishop of Canterbury

First published on: 15th June 2023

Difference is a course for you to run that explores following Jesus in a complex and divided world, seeing transformation through everyday encounters.

Diocese of Ely Annual Report 2022 - Now Available

First published on: 15th June 2023

Each year, the Diocese of Ely produces an Annual Report that summarises the work of the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance and wider Diocese. The Report covering the activities of 2022 has now been published.

Nominations open for the National Church Awards

First published on: 12th June 2023

Nominations have officially opened, with churches across the UK now able to enter for awards in architecture, volunteering, tourism and so much more.

Petertide Ordinations 2023 - Ely Cathedral

First published on: 12th June 2023

Meet our new Priests (to be Ordained on Saturday 1 July at 5pm) and our new Deacons (to be Ordained on Sunday 2 July at 10.30am).

Resources for National Volunteers Week

First published on: 8th June 2023

New video resources are available from the Church of England, sharing words of wisdom, encouragement, top tips and examples of culture change in the way volunteers are thought about, recruited and supported.

40 years of the Wildlife Trust's Churchyard Conservation Award

First published on: 8th June 2023

However big or small, urban or rural your churchyard is it will have value for local wildlife. Read on to find out more info on the Cambridgeshire Wildlife Trust's Churchyard Conservation Award Scheme

Generosity Week 2023

First published on: 8th June 2023

Generosity Week runs from September 24th-October 1st. Read more about what's planned and how you can take part.

Tower Restoration at Woodditton Church

First published on: 7th June 2023

Woodditton Church Restoration work.

Bishop's Advisor for Climate: Revd David Newton

First published on: 7th June 2023

The Revd David Newton has been appointed as a Bishop's Advisor for Climate.

Bishop's Advisor for Climate: Revd Imogen Nay

First published on: 7th June 2023

The Revd Imogen Nay has been appointed as a Bishop's Advisor for Climate.

A new Director for Ministry has been announced by the Church of England

First published on: 6th June 2023

The Church of England has appointed Rev Canon Nick McKee as its new National Director for Ministry.

Retired Clergy RIP Notices

First published on: 5th June 2023

Recent Retired Clergy RIP Notices added to the Diocesan website include that of Canon Peter Hill and Rev Gareth Morgan.

Sports Ministry

First published on: 2nd June 2023

The 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.