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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

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.

Rector for the Benefice of Somersham, Pidley, Woodhurst and Old Hurst

The role of Rector of the benefice of Somersham, Pidley, Woodhurst and Old Hurst is an opportunity to lead 4 rural churches with a desire to grow. 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.

Priest in Charge, Buckden, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire

We are looking for a new Priest-in-Charge for St Mary’s, Buckden. This will be a part-time (3 days per week, plus Sunday duties) position in a newly formed single parish benefice serving a population of 3000 people in a beautiful village location. The village is well located for travel (next to the A1) and served by an excellent Church Academy Primary school.

New Housing Curacy Vacancy (Title Post), Diocese of Ely

An opportunity for a pioneering curate to lead mission and ministry in an area of significant new housing.

Rural Curacy Vacancy (Title Post), Diocese of Ely

An opportunity for a curate to lead mission and ministry in a rural multi-parish benefice context.

What's On

Saturday 11th October
Diocesan Synod
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Sun, Moon, Sea & Stars
Sunday 12th October
3:00pm - 4:00pm -
Baby Loss Awareness Week service
Monday 13th October
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
CAP Money Course at HT Cambridge
Tuesday 14th October
9:30am - 1:30pm -
Bishop's Study Day
12:00pm - 1:00pm -
Digital Giving at Christmas
Wednesday 15th October
9:30am - 2:30pm -
'Difference' for Primary Schools
11:15am - 11:55pm -
New Rural Deans Conference
8:00pm - 9:00pm -
Community football
Thursday 16th October
12:00am - 2:00pm -
New Rural Deans Conference
7:15pm - 9:30pm -
Alpha at HT Cambridge
Saturday 18th October
10:00am - 1:00pm -
LyCiG Follow up Day
10:00am - 4:00pm -
The Ferrar Women

News

LLM Training reviewed and commended in the Diocese of Ely

9th October 2025

The Church of England has a programme of external monitoring and review of the training delivered by Theological Education Institutions. ERMC, which trains most of our LLMs, was recently reviewed.

New Licensed Lay Ministers for 2025

6th October 2025

On Saturday 4 October, we welcomed 7 newly licensed lay ministers, re-licensed all lay ministers for the triennium, and collectively celebrated 280 years of licensed lay ministry in the Diocese of Ely, with long service awards ranging from 3 to 45 years. A selection of photographs from the service.

Anti-Slavery Day 2025

6th October 2025

Get ready for Anti-Slavery Day on Saturday 18th October 2025. Anti-Slavery Day takes place every year on October 18, and is an opportunity to raise awareness of the fact that more than 122,000 men, women and children in the UK, are trapped in conditions of modern slavery.

Black History Month 2025

6th October 2025

Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. October marks the start of Black History Month UK – a time to celebrate and remember African and Caribbean heritage peoples' achievements and contributions to the British economy, culture, and history.

Announcement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury

4th October 2025

We are pleased to hear the announcement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE.
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