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New accessibility icons and tags on AChurchNearYou.com

First published on: 2nd October 2025

These symbols have been developed for use across the Church of England and comprise an icon-based, accessibility self-assessment tool for church use in online and printed signage.

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Advent Sleepout at Ely Cathedral

First published on: 1st October 2025

Join Canon James and Canon Jenny for the Advent Sleepout at Ely Cathedral in aid of the Cambridge Churches Homelessness Project and Crisis.

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Celebrating links to Olaudah Equiano for Black History Month

First published on: 1st October 2025

Congregation members from St Andrew's Soham and St Andrew's Chesterton will be marking Black History Month by celebrating their connection to one of the 18th century’s most famous figures in the campaign to abolish the transatlantic slave trade - Olaudah Equiano.

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Misconceptions about Homelessness

First published on: 29th September 2025

This video, made in collaboration with Cambridge Churches Homeless Project (CCHP) for Homelessness Sunday, features people sharing their lived experiences of Homelessness.

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Dean of Westminster visits Hamerton Church

First published on: 29th September 2025

All Saints’ Church in the Huntingdonshire village of Hamerton recently had a special visit from the Dean of Westminster, the Very Revd Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE.

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A journey to LLM Licensing

First published on: 24th September 2025

Some of our new LLMs tell us a little bit about themselves and their journey through discernment, selection and training to licensing, in their own words.

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'Difference' for Primary Schools

First published on: 19th September 2025

Difference for Primary Schools is a free suite of resources for use in classrooms with children ages 3-12, shaped by educators to help your school navigate the complexities in our society and build a culture of courage, hope, and empathy.

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Youth Evening at Ely Cathedral

First published on: 19th September 2025

Following on from the success of the Youth Pilgrimage in July, Ely Cathedral is hosting a Youth Event on Friday 14 November.

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Admission and Licensing of LLMs

First published on: 10th September 2025

A service of Admission and Licensing of LLMs will take place on the 4th October at 2:30pm in the Cathedral.

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Announcement: Chair of Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF)

First published on: 9th September 2025

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Stanford-Beale as our next Chair of Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF).


Little Gidding at 400

First published on: 8th September 2025

A Garden Party to celebrate the 400 years since the Ferrars arrived.

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A prayer following the death of the Duchess of Kent

First published on: 8th September 2025

The Church of England has published a prayer on the death of HRH The Duchess of Kent.

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Upcoming Parish Events around the Diocese

First published on: 2nd September 2025

Highlighting some events happening around the Diocese - organised by local Parishes - that might be of interest.

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Events, News and Resources for Creationtide 2025

First published on: 1st September 2025

Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.

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APCS Data Breach

First published on: 29th August 2025

We have been notified of a data breach that has occurred involving personal data processed by Access Personal Checking Services Ltd (APCS), acting as the data processor for those using APCS for DBS applications. In addition to many parishes across the Church of England, the breach has also affected a number of separate Dioceses and also the NCIs, all of whom also use APCS.


Equiano's Cambridgeshire Family

First published on: 29th August 2025

An event for Black History Month

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VJ Day Service at Melbourn

First published on: 27th August 2025

At the end of a hot and humid day in Melbourn, we held a service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan. The weather set the scene as we focussed on those who had fought in and been taken prisoner or died in the Far East.

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Elderberries VJ Day Celebrations

First published on: 27th August 2025

Memories from 80 years ago were shared by some of our Elderberries during the afternoon tea festivities.

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Called by name

First published on: 19th August 2025

A two day residential event exploring vocation and ministry in the Church of England as people of UKME/GMH heritage.

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Upcoming webinar: Recruiting volunteers for children's and youth ministry

First published on: 18th August 2025

Are you looking to support children and youth, but struggling to find volunteers to help?

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