Everyday Faith App
First published on: 4th September 2024Everyday Faith is the new daily devotional app from the Church of England designed to inspire, equip and encourage you in your faith every day of the week, not just on Sundays.
News
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - September 2024
First published on: 30th August 2024We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Growing as a Disciple
First published on: 28th August 2024A chance to join our Growing as a Disciple course, spending time together learning - by reading the Bible, sharing our faith stories and by praying.
From Lament to Action - Bishop's Study Day
First published on: 28th August 2024We are delighted to be able to bring you more details of our upcoming Bishop's Study Day on Tuesday 8 October, for which booking is now open.
Action before crisis
First published on: 26th August 2024The Children's Society campaign, Action before crisis, is seeking support in calling on the UK government to Act to overturn the decline in children’s mental health and wellbeing, Better protect teenagers from harm, and Commit to ending child poverty. This page explains how you can help.
Easyfundraising
First published on: 14th August 2024Did you know that the leading supermarkets - Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, and Ocado – will all donate money to your church when members of your congregation shop with them?
Generosity Week 2024
First published on: 13th August 2024Generosity Week 2024 runs from Sunday 29 September to Sunday 06 October, but the resources available can be used at any time of the year.
Gold Eco Church Award for Ely Cathedral
First published on: 7th August 2024Ely Cathedral has been awarded the prestigious gold Eco Church Award in recognition of their dedication and commitment to walk in step with nature and take action on climate change. Ely is only the third Cathedral in the UK to achieve this outstanding achievement which was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK and reflects the Cathedral’s commitment to place creation care at the heart of everything they do.
Mothers' Union Banner Exhibition
First published on: 1st August 2024A unique exhibition of banners and memorabilia from MU branches across the Diocese of Ely celebrating the work of the Mothers’ Union.
Lammas Day celebrated in Melbourn
First published on: 1st August 2024Lammas day, or 'loaf mass', is traditionally when people celebrate the first wheat harvest in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
New Postal and Registered Office Address
First published on: 26th July 2024The Diocesan Offices (Ely Diocesan Board of Finance) has recently moved. Please ensure you use the new address when posting mail or coming to the office.
An update on the next Bishop of Ely
First published on: 15th July 2024Very sadly, at the conclusion of a lengthy process of discernment, culminating in two days of interviews on 11 and 12 July, the Crown Nominations Commission considering the nomination of the next Bishop of Ely has not been able reach the level of consensus required to nominate a new Diocesan Bishop.
Choral Quartet Sonare
First published on: 10th July 2024Professional choral quartet Sonare are inviting new parishes to work with them alongside those with whom they are already developing a great relationship to bring top-quality music into the heart of your community.
Education Garden Party 2024
First published on: 10th July 2024Our Education team put on a fabulous afternoon tea party in the Bishop's garden for Headteachers, Governors and EDRAs from our Diocese of Ely schools.
Grafham Flower Festival and Bioblitz 2024
First published on: 9th July 2024The annual Flower Festival in All Saints Church, Grafham and the Bioblitz in the churchyard were held over the weekend of 8-9 June.
Petertide Ordinations
First published on: 3rd July 2024Photographs from our Petertide ordination services, which took place at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June 2024.
St Andrew's Church Soham celebrates restoration success with a medieval fair
First published on: 28th June 2024Visitors can look forward to a historical extravaganza which includes fighting knights in the churchyard, have-a-go archery, medieval storytelling and puppet shows, circus skills and heritage craft demos, as well as representation for local history societies and over 35 craft stalls. The event is free to enter, and everyone is welcome.
Diocese of Ely Annual Report 2023 - Now Available
First published on: 20th June 2024Each 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 2023 has now been published.
Archdeacons' Visitation News - Summer 2024
First published on: 19th June 2024We are grateful to Ecclesiastical Insurance for supporting the production of the 2024 Archdeacons' Visitation News, which is now available to download.
Petertide Ordinations 2024 - Meet our new Priests
First published on: 17th June 2024Meet our new Priests
