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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.

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Vacancies

Project Leader, Strengthening multi-parish Benefices programme

We seek a Project Leader who will be responsible for making multi parish benefices in the Diocese of Ely welcoming spaces for residents to grow and serve as followers of Jesus, and happy places to lead and work for their clergy.

Executive Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary and CEO, EDBF

We're seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer while playing a pivotal role in the smooth running of our Diocesan office. This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position. Deadline for Applications is Noon 5 December 2025.

Youth Pastor, Holy Trinity Church Cambridge

Holy Trinity Cambridge are looking for an Assistant Youth Pastor to join their team.

Chair of the Finance Committee, Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF)

The Acting Bishop of Ely seeks to appoint a Chair of the Finance Committee. This important role provides financial leadership that supports the vision and mission of the Diocese, manages financial risks and promotes financial sustainability.

Rector for the Benefice of Whittlesey, Pondersbridge & Coates, near Peterborough

The role of Rector of the benefice of Whittlesey, Pondersbridge and Coates is an opportunity to lead 4 diverse but interconnected churches with a desire to grow in mission and grace. We serve 18000 people in this fenland town and surrounding communities within 4 miles of Peterborough.

Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords

The role of Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords is an opportunity to lead 5 rural churches with a vision to grow in faith together, to be at the centre of village life and to share the message of Jesus. Building on faithful ministry, you will work with a team of loyal and resourceful paid and volunteer staff. You will find villages that value the role of the church and actively work alongside church members.

What's On

Monday 1st December
6:45pm - 9:00pm -
Introduction to Theology
Tuesday 2nd December
1:30pm - 2:30pm -
Generosity at Christmas
Wednesday 3rd December
7:30pm - 8:30pm -
Church Buildings Support Network
8:00pm - 9:00pm -
Community football
Thursday 4th December
7:15pm - 9:30pm -
Alpha at HT Cambridge
Friday 5th December
7:00pm - 9:30pm -
Echoes From The Past - Christmas Special Concert
Saturday 6th December
10:30am - 12:00pm -
Coffee & Cake Concert - Holy Trinity Church Bottisham
7:30pm - 9:00pm -
The Spark of the Reformation - 500th anniversary event
Sunday 7th December
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Academy of Great St. Mary's Choral and Orchestral Christmas concert
Wednesday 10th December
Mothers’ Union Wave of Prayer
8:00pm - 9:00pm -
Community football
Thursday 11th December
Mothers’ Union Wave of Prayer
7:15pm - 9:30pm -
Alpha at HT Cambridge

News

New Canons welcomed at Ely Cathedral - November 2025

24th November 2025

On Sunday 23 November 2025, Bishop Dagmar was delighted to welcome new Lay, Honorary and Ecumenical Canons to Ely Cathedral.

Help a child quiet the noise this Christmas

17th November 2025

Christmas should be a peaceful time. But right now, hundreds of thousands of young people feel totally overwhelmed. The Children's Society is seeking donations this Christmas to help teenagers get immediate, free professional help for their mental health, without months of uncertainty on a waiting list adding to the pressure they're feeling daily.

The Swaffham Bulbeck Advent Angel

17th November 2025

A full-scale Angel, made from willow branches and light materials, created by church members in Swaffham Bulbeck, will be completed and in place for Advent Sunday.

An Advent Sleepout at Ely Cathedral with Bishop Dagmar

1st December 2025

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

Statistics for Mission - FAQs for Churches

12th November 2025

Got questions about completing your church’s Statistics for Mission return? If you're unsure about what to include, how to interpret the categories, or just want a bit of reassurance before submitting, this Q&A is here to help!
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