Creating and administrating a church social media account
First published on: 6th December 2021This blog explains how to set-up and moderate a range of digital platforms including; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp.
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Building Volunteers
First published on: 3rd December 2021During the summer of 2021, the Historic Church Buildings Support Officer for the Diocese of Ely conducted a survey of church building volunteers, here are the results.
Diocese of Ely Churchyards Training Day
First published on: 3rd December 2021The day, held on 20th November 2021, brought together a wide range of expertise to help churches to understand the rules governing the management of churchyards, and also the increasingly important roles churchyards play in environmental sustainability.
Promoting your service or event on social media
First published on: 3rd December 2021A before, during and after set of top tips from the Church of England Digital team.
The Church of England has released its first ever Christmas single
First published on: 1st December 2021The Church of England has released a Christmas single as part of a campaign to encourage more people to hear the real Christmas story through their local church.
Who is looking forward to getting old?
First published on: 1st December 2021The Vicar of Cherry Hinton, Revd Karin Voth Harman, has a vision for how churches in the Diocese can get involved in an exciting new project to transform the lives of older people in the Diocese. Find out more here.
CCT launches "Netflix for people who love churches"
First published on: 25th November 2021The Churches Conservation Trust is launching CCTdigital.com, a new online streaming platform where people will be able to access films about church heritage, whilst helping to care for the nation's historic churches in the process.
How to customise the 'At the heart of Christmas' resources for your church
First published on: 24th November 2021This year, the Church of England team have created more Christmas resources than ever for churches. From social media backgrounds to music and invitational resources, find out more here.
Launching 'At the heart of Christmas' on 25th November 2021
First published on: 24th November 2021Join with us and churches across the Church of England on 25 November to share what's happening locally and nationally this Advent and Christmas.
2021 Share Joy Advent Challenge
First published on: 22nd November 2021Share joy this Advent by doing something good every day for 24 days – and raise money for The Children's Society.
Bishop Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln
First published on: 12th November 2021The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited Bishop Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln, as well as continuing as Bishop of Ely.
Secret Knitters appear in front of Camouflage-Netting?
First published on: 9th November 2021During the Lockdowns, the Waterbeach and Landbeach communities and churches have quietly knitted and crocheted 5,000 Remembrance Poppies for commemorative installations.
Advent and Christmas 2021 Resources
First published on: 9th November 2021Have you seen the Church of England's national Christmas campaign – At the Heart of Christmas
Five ways to get your church social media and websites ready for Christmas 2021
First published on: 9th November 2021A Church of England Digital Labs Blog
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Simon John Talbott
First published on: 8th November 2021The Bishop has chosen The Revd Canon Simon Talbott to be his Senior Chaplain.
Lent 2022 - Baggage and Treasures
First published on: 3rd November 2021The Diocese of Ely Lent course for Lent 2022 - find out more here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance
First published on: 3rd November 2021Parishes are reminded that the Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance page continues to be revised as circumstances change.
Holding online services?
First published on: 3rd November 2021Don't forget to set up your church's online giving page!
Is your GDPR knowledge up-to-date?
First published on: 3rd November 2021Having an up to date knowledge of (General Data Protection Regulation) GDPR is crucial, are you up-to-date?
Boost your festive fundraising
First published on: 3rd November 2021Christmas time is without doubt the peak month for donor generosity. GoodBox data showed an uplift of 60% in funds raised last December compared to previous monthly averages.