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.

Diocesan Secretary (CEO), Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (Diocese of Ely)

The Diocesan Secretary is the key lay leader within the Diocese of Ely, accountable as CEO for the governance, finance, and strategic operations of the Board of Finance. The Diocesan Secretary also orchestrates the smooth co-operation of the many independent legal entities that make up Ely Diocese and promotes effective governance. The post is responsible to the Diocesan Bishop and to the Board of EDBF Trustees (whose oversight is exercised through the Chair of Trustees).

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.

Youth Missioner, based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Would you like to use your gifts to develop the Christian community’s capacity to engage with and grow faith amongst young people in Huntingdon? Do you have a background or skills that will help you lead in reaching out into our town in both established and new ways? The closing date for applications is 6pm on Sunday 18 May 2025.

Team Rector, Lordsbridge Team of Churches

The Diocese of Ely is seeking a Team Rector for the Lordsbridge Team of Churches. The Lordsbridge Team is a well-established, thriving group of 11 diverse parishes to the west of Cambridge. It is led by the Rector and 3 Team Vicars (2 stipendiary and 1 minister in secular employment) and is supported by a wide group of other ministers.

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.

What's On

Sunday 18th May

12:30pm - 6:00pm -

Fenstanton Open Gardens and Art Exhibition by 25 local artists

Monday 19th May

10:00am - 11:30am -

Safeguarding Drop-ins

Tuesday 20th May

3:45pm - 5:00pm -

Collective Worship Leaders Network Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm -

SSOM monthly Zoom call

Wednesday 21st May

1:00pm - 4:00pm -

Net Zero Surgery

Thursday 22nd May

3:45pm - 5:00pm -

RE Leaders Network

7:30pm - 9:00pm -

Intergenerational Forum

Friday 23rd May

10:00am - 4:00pm -

The Ascension through the Arts

Wednesday 28th May

2:15pm - 4:30pm -

Help! I'm on the PCC

Sunday 1st June

11:00am - 5:00pm -

Barton Bendish Open Gardens

11:15am -

Service to mark the start of Gypsy, Roma & Traveler History Month

3:00pm - 5:00pm -

Admission of Churchwardens

Tuesday 3rd June

11:00am - 12:00pm -

Single Friendly Church Network 5 Steps Online Webinar

News

The impact of churches and religious buildings on communities

16th May 2025

During a debate in Westminster Hall, MPs praised the contribution that our church buildings make and the value-add that they provide - spiritually, socially and in looking after the most vulnerable people, calling on the Government to make the Listed Places of Worship Grant scheme permanent.

We Believe Resources

16th May 2025

2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the original development of the Nicene Creed. To celebrate this, a variety of resources have been produced for the use of churches, groups and individuals.

VE80 Day Events at All Saints' Melbourn

16th May 2025

A fundraising coffee morning, 1940's-era dressing up, sharing memories and stories, bell ringing, beacon lighting and sounds of swing!

Intergenerational Forum - 22 May 2025

8th May 2025

Join us for the next Intergenerational Forum on Thursday 22 May from 7.30 to 9pm, where we will be thinking about talks and preaching in intergenerational settings.

Churches Count on Nature 7 - 15 June

2nd May 2025

Churches Count on Nature 2025 runs at the same time as Love Your Burial Ground Week, and focuses on the brilliant wildlife to be found in churchyards and chapel yards. It is a joint initiative promoted by Caring for God’s Acre, the Church of England, the Church in Wales and A Rocha UK.

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Dr Dagmar Winter

Welcome to the Diocese of Ely