The Diocese of Ely is deeply saddened by the news of the fire at St Mary the Virgin Church, Beachamwell. Our prayers are now with the local community and those that loved and cared for this glorious place of worship and prayer.
They are currently nearing completion on a major project to upgrade and modernise their facilities, including a new servery, upper room space and more toilets.
A farewell to Sue Dickinson who retires on 11 February - and who in the Church Buildings team to now contact.
Hugh's last day as Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech will be on the 18 April 2022, after 17 years in the role.
A special exhibition of ecclesiastical works from the Collection of the Royal School of Needlework, alongside contemporary fashion pieces from the RSN's Degree programme.
The Government has confirmed that the LPWGS will be extended until the 31 March 2025. This three-year continuation is very good news and should enable for longer-term planning for projects.
A new report detailing how clergy have fared in the Covid pandemic has been published as part of the latest findings from the Church of England's Living Ministry research programme.
Every other year, the Bishop of Ely awards The Etheldreda Medal to people across the Diocese whose service to the community (which might be as ‘local' as their extended family but could be as extensive as a national or international concern) is both ‘generous' and ‘outstanding'. Find out more here.
The Ely Diocese Eco-Plan has been drawn up by members of the Diocesan Environmental Task Group (DETG) and is offered for use to parishes.
Parochial Fees and Forms (to be used for all fees incurred after 1st January 2022) have now been published.
The Church of England Environment Programme provides a series of webinars designed to support and equip you to reach the Church's ambitious "net zero carbon" emissions target; everything from forming your team to putting solar panels on your roof, and including low cost 'housekeeping' actions which can pay back quickly.
A Church Near You is the Church of England's church-finder tool. But it is also a place where your church can manage its online presence and use it as your website.
A reminder of where to find information.
The Diocese of Ely Lent course for Lent 2022 - Baggage and Treasures - is available now!
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Throughout 2021, many churches across the UK have diversified their income through online fundraisers, easyfundraising.
This blog explains how to set-up and moderate a range of digital platforms including; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp.