A novice with less than two months training was among those who rang the bells of St Mary's parish church for an hour as crowds flocked to Ely city centre to watch the Coronation service from Westminster Abbey broadcast on big screens at the church and at Ely Cathedral.
An incidence of Heritage Crime, an offence involving damage or loss to historic assets or cultural property, has been reported following a break-in at St Mary Magdalene Church in the Diocese of Ely.
An oasis in the desert for youth, sports, and children and families ministers
All Saints' Church, Landbeach created a stunning display of Coronation themed flower arrangements.
What do feather dusters, pencil sharpeners and gardening gloves have in common? They all featured in an amazing morning of volunteering for the Big Help Out on 8 May!
A study day for Retired Clergy and their Spouses, Partners, Widows and Widowers. To take place in Over on 5 October 2023.
This course will explore issues of Spiritual Abuse: Coercion and Control within Christian organisations and communities. Two available dates - 5th June (in-person) or 20th June (via Zoom).
Church of England's prayers for the Royal Family to refer to 'Queen Camilla' from 6 May
Our Eco networking lunches are about connecting people locally, so watch out for the one in your area, and please get in touch if you think you might be able to host one for your area.
Parishes across England and Wales can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter.
"As Meg Munn starts her role as Acting Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Board, we affirm our confidence in her and her ability to lead the Board's important work."
A series of working groups taking forward proposals for the Church of England on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage are up and running.
Lambeth Palace has published the Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The theme of the Liturgy is 'Called to Serve'.
In its new Report - 'Love Matters' - the Archbishops' Commission on Families and Households has outlined five ambitions to support and strengthen family life.
The Church of England's Cathedral & Church Buildings Division is reviewing the Contested Heritage guidance issued by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England and the Church Buildings Council. We would appreciate your feedback to help us improve this guidance.
Amanda O'Neill, the Bishop's Advisor on Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers is setting up a monthly Zoom call for all SSOMs.
The bell ringers of St Mary's Church Ely have finalised their programme to 'Ring for the King'
iKnowChurch provide Church Management Software, providing all the tools you might need under one roof. If you have not yet explored what they might be able to offer, now could be the time.
Are you missionally engaging in new housing? Do you have new housing being built near you? Are you wondering about the Christian response? Are you enabling others to missionally engage in new housing? If so, this event may be for you!
The National Churches Trust paused its grant programmes in 2022 to launch a new strategy and grant database. Medium Grants, is the last of the three programmes to re-open - the deadline for applications is the 4th May 2023.
