Christian Aid is working alongside the Church of England, the Church of Scotland, the Quakers and the United Reformed Church to encourage people of faith to remember their own church, and Christian Aid, in their Will. More information, and access to a range of free resources can be found here.
Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? It's also the month when, this year, on Sunday 22 September, the lectionary points us to Mark 9: 30-37 where Jesus takes a little child and sets them in the midst of his disciples with their petty, self-centered concerns…
Everyday 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.
We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
We 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.
The 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.
Did 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 runs from Sunday 29 September to Sunday 06 October, but the resources available can be used at any time of the year.
Ely 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.
A unique exhibition of banners and memorabilia from MU branches across the Diocese of Ely celebrating the work of the Mothers’ Union.
Lammas day, or 'loaf mass', is traditionally when people celebrate the first wheat harvest in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The 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.
Very 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.
Professional 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.
Our 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.
The annual Flower Festival in All Saints Church, Grafham and the Bioblitz in the churchyard were held over the weekend of 8-9 June.
Photographs from our Petertide ordination services, which took place at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June 2024.
Visitors 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.
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 2023 has now been published.
We are grateful to Ecclesiastical Insurance for supporting the production of the 2024 Archdeacons' Visitation News, which is now available to download.
