Digital Labs Webinars
First published on: 21st April 2022Find out more about the Digital Labs webinars offered by the Church of England digital team.
News
Homes for Ukraine Scheme - Update 20 March 2022
First published on: 20th March 2022Updated guidance has been added covering guidance to Councils, this included the expectation that no HMO license will be required under the scheme due to no 'rent' being paid.
Has your Parish explored MaintenanceBooker?
First published on: 16th March 2022MaintenanceBooker is an online service that was set up by the National Churches Trust in partnership with 2buy2. It has been developed to make it easier for churchwardens and other volunteers to find recommended and qualified contractors to improve the maintenance of their buildings.
Online Giving for your Church
First published on: 16th March 2022Setting up online giving for your church with Parish Buying is simple and quick. Once you have set up your first campaign you can link to it from your website, add it to your AChurchNearYou page, and include it in your e-newsletter or your email signature. And you can also download and print a QR code.
Musical Meditation for Peace in the Ukraine
First published on: 16th March 2022Last Sunday (13 March), All Saints Church, Wretton with Stoke Ferry, hosted a Musical Meditation for Peace in the Ukraine.
Allchurches Trust rebrands to the Benefact Trust
First published on: 11th March 2022On its 50th anniversary, one of the UK's largest grant-making charities, Allchurches Trust has changed its name to the Benefact Trust to reflect the organisation's increased charitable scope, impact, and giving ethos.
Ukraine and Russia, Church and State, and Hope, Prayer and Action
First published on: 10th March 2022The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, Bishop of Huntingdon's Presidential Address at Ely Diocesan Synod on 5th March 2022
Funding boost for St Mary the Virgin, Leighton Bromswold
First published on: 10th March 2022A much-loved Cambridgeshire church is to share in a £1.5 million funding payout thanks to an investment in church heritage by the Heritage Stimulus Fund, part of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Ways your church could earn free funding
First published on: 8th March 2022Unexpected ways your church could earn free funding with fundraising website easyfundraising!
Swearing In of Churchwardens 2022
First published on: 2nd March 2022A message from the Venerable Dr Alex Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge, regarding the plans for the annual swearing-in of Churchwardens in 2022.
Getting started with Contactless Giving - upcoming webinar
First published on: 1st March 2022In an upcoming webinar, members of the CofE National Giving Team will talk through the different solutions available on Parish Buying and help you navigate the best one for your church.
Letter from Bishop Stephen
First published on: 26th February 2022As we watch with horror the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine, what should our response be as Christians? Our first and last response is to pray. The Church of England has published prayers for use for the day of prayer called for by our archbishops for tomorrow, Sunday 27th February.
Pray for the people of Ukraine
First published on: 24th February 2022Bishops Stephen and Dagmar urge all people across the Diocese of Ely to pray for the people of Ukraine faced with the horrors of warfare, for those already fleeing their homes, injured, killed or bereaved, for those fearing untold suffering ahead.
Feltwell's Faith in Flint Restored
First published on: 11th February 2022A project to repair a 40m flint retaining churchyard wall has officially finished. In total it took three years, involved numerous volunteers and was fuelled by lots of tea and cake.
The Parish Buying Energy Basket
First published on: 11th February 2022The Energy Basket uses the bulk buying power of the Church to obtain competitive prices for your gas and electricity.
Synod approves rules to help churches meet carbon-reduction target
First published on: 11th February 2022The Church of England's General Synod has approved new legislation to help churches meet carbon reduction targets - as reported on the Church of England's website.
Spirituality Development Group - Contemplation and Action
First published on: 10th February 2022A ministry training day for clergy in the Diocese of Ely, to reflect on the struggle of the pandemic, to deepen our life of prayer, and respond to the calling of the Holy Spirit in fruitful mission.
Ferrar House - A place of peace and prayer
First published on: 10th February 2022Ferrar House has released its 2022 Programme of Quiet Days and Times of Reflection. Find out more and where to read about other Retreat centres here.
Fundraising in rural parishes
First published on: 3rd February 2022As part of its fundraising hub for churches, Ecclesiastical has recently launched fundraising tips and guidance for rural churches with small congregations and few volunteers.
The Commissioning of the Ministry Team and License of Sandra Gardner in Wisbech
First published on: 3rd February 2022Bishop Dagmar has commissioned the Ministry Team and Licensed Sandra Gardner in Wisbech St Mary Parish Church to be Priest-in-Charge of Gorefield, Southea with Parson Drove and Murrow & Wisbech St Mary with Guyhirn.
