Chaplaincy is a way of connecting the ministry of the Church to the everyday needs and experiences of people, wherever they are.
One of the strengths of chaplaincy is that the role is recognised by the employing institution e.g. school, college, hospital, prison, police.
Explore this section to learn more about the different chaplaincies in the Diocese of Ely.
Anna Chaplaincy
Anna Chaplaincy ministry is an ecumenical, community-based, chaplaincy network promoting the spiritual welfare of older people, for people of strong, little or no faith at all. Anna Chaplains support older people and their carers wherever they may be – in residential care, in congregations, in their own homes and in the community.
Deaf Chaplaincy
Cambridgeshire Deaf Church is a place to worship God, study the Bible and explore issues relating to life and faith, all in British Sign Language (BSL).
Healthcare Chaplaincy
Healthcare Chaplains offer pastoral, spiritual and religious care to everyone in hospital or hospices, supported by multi-faith leaders from the local communities and teams of lay and ordained volunteers.
Prison Chaplaincy
Prison chaplaincy has been established in the UK since the nineteenth century. Today, chaplains work within a multi-faith team, and are available to support prisoners and staff of all faiths and none.
School Chaplaincy
The Diocese of Ely recognises that many people support the work of, and volunteer in, their local church school. Training to be an Authorised Chaplaincy Assistant (ACA) is the first stage of this process and will provide a basis for the development of the chaplaincy programme.
Workplace Chaplaincy
A Workplace Chaplain aims to comfort and support when someone needs them, regardless of faith or belief their job is to offer emotional support and a listening ear when needed.