The Rt Revd
Dr Dagmar Winter

Acting Bishop of Ely

 Welcome to the Diocese of Ely

UPDATE: On the 15th July 2024 it was announced that the Crown Nominations Commission, which was considering the nomination of the next Bishop of Ely, was not able reach the level of consensus required to nominate a new Diocesan Bishop. You can read this announcement and what it means here.

Further information on the overall process can be found on the Diocesan website - click here.

This website offers resources, guidance and inspiration to all those in the Diocese, helping us to grow a confident Christian presence in every community in our region.

 Our church communities exist to serve their parish in all kinds of loving ways. That love is inspired through our Christian faith. Church schools exist to provide education like any other school, but have distinct values drawn from the Christian faith.

We have an exciting, hopeful vision and strategy to help us grow and develop. We created this together to give us direction, right up to the year 2025.

To help you find what you are looking for, please use the search bar below.

Rural Dean, Fincham and Feltwell Deanery, Diocese of Ely

The Diocese of Ely seeks a Rural Dean (House for Duty), for the Fincham and Feltwell Deanery, Norfolk. The Deanery of Fincham & Feltwell covers those parts of West Norfolk that sit within the Diocese of Ely (Ely is only 20 mins drive away). The Deanery contains the market town of Downham Market (pop. 9000) with 30 parishes/villages surrounding it. The total population is 38,000 and roughly 380 of these are on our electoral rolls.

Rector, Stanground, Farcet & Fletton

The role as our Rector is a significant post, caring for the people and growing the mission of these parishes south of the river Nene, in the Diocese of Ely. You will be helping us reach a growing population in a vibrant city with a rich history.

Team Vicar - Mission Enabler (half time), The Isle of Ely Villages Team Benefice

The role of Team Vicar-Mission Enabler in the Isle of Ely Villages Benefice is a significant part-time post, caring for the people and growing the mission of these parishes in the Deanery of Ely.

Team Rector - The Isle of Ely Villages Benefice

Do you have what it takes to be the team leader in our new benefice spanning 11 villages close to the cathedral city of Ely? We would love to hear from you.
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Kigali Sunday 2025

15th July 2025

Sunday 20 July 2025 is when we celebrate our link with the Diocese of Kigali, Rwanda.

RIP - The Rt Revd Dr Anthony Russell

11th July 2025

We were sorry to learn this week of the death of the former Bishop of Ely, The Rt Revd Dr Anthony Russell. Dr Russell served Ely Diocese from 2000 to 2010, as well as making a notable contribution to the national church's thinking about rural ministry.

Coffee and Cake Make A Difference!

11th July 2025

The Welney Coffee Social team have recently become finalists in the BBC Make a Difference Awards.

Recognising, celebrating and thanking those in CYPF ministry

9th July 2025

RECOGNISE (7-13 July) is a national week of recognition for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families (CYPF).

What three things? - July 2025

3rd July 2025

What three things can you do in July to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
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