Diocese of Ely

Schools

”I have come so you so you may have life in all its fullness.” John 10:10

Vocations

Explore your calling to serve the church, through authorised, licensed or ordained ministry.

Environment and Sustainability

Caring for the environment and sustainability as part of who we are as Christians.

Growing Younger

Support for parishes in their mission and ministry with children, young people, families and schools.

Your Training and Learning

Explore the training and learning opportunities there are available to you here.

Safeguarding

The action the church takes to promote a safer culture.

REACH ELY

Findings and Reports to support you

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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.

Team Rector and a Team Vicar, 5Folds Team Ministry Benefice

The 5Folds Team Ministry Benefice are seeking a Team Rector and a Team Vicar.

Priest in Charge (Rector designate), Wissey Valley & Grimshoe Benefices

Come and join us as Rector (designate) in our two benefices, Wissey Valley & Grimshoe. You will find a capable ministry team, excellent rectory, warm-hearted churches and supportive village communities that value and frequent our beautiful buildings.

Deanery Change Leader and Priest in Charge, Orchard Welle Benefice, Wisbech

The role of Deanery Change Leader and Priest-in-Charge of the Orchard Welle Benefice (Interim Common Tenure Post in Diocese of Ely), is a strategically important post as we move from past models of church to something sustainable and hopeful for 2024 and beyond.

Team Rector (Designate) - 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.

Ely Ministry Experience Scheme

If you are aged 18-30 we would love to give you the opportunity to join our Ministry Experience Scheme; a year to explore who you are called to be and discover what you might be called to do.

What's On

Friday 20th December

7:00pm - 8:00pm -

SSOM Monthly Zoom Call

Wednesday 25th December

Christmas Day

Tuesday 31st December

New Years Eve

Wednesday 1st January

New Years Day

News

Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - December 2024

We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.

This Christmas, children can’t wait.

The Children's Society are asking for your generosity this Christmas to help prevent a mental health crisis among teenagers and children. Donate and find out more.

Hope of our calling: Celebrating 30 years of Women's Priestly Ministry

Two events celebrating and commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the first ordination of women as Priests in the Church of England took place in Cambridge and Ely.

Inter Faith Remembrance Service at Great St Mary's Cambridge

A service on Saturday 9 November honoured the fallen Indian soldiers of World War I and World War II. The service included readings, prayers, and reflections to pay tribute to the pivotal contributions of the Indian soldiers during both wars where a combined total of 4 million brave soldiers served.

Response to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, Bishop of Huntingdon and currently Acting Bishop of Ely, responds to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury following the publication of the Makin Report.

The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter