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The Rt Revd
Dr Dagmar Winter

Acting Bishop of Ely

 Welcome to the Diocese of Ely

On the 27 January 2026 we were delighted to share the announcement from Downing Street that His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of Durham and Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow in the Diocese of Durham, for election as Bishop of Ely. Find out more here.

You can watch a welcome video from Bishop Sarah 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 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 (Rector Designate) - Orchard Welle Benefice

Priest-in-Charge of Upwell, Outwell & Fen Orchards (0.6 FTE), Rector Designate of Orchard Welle Benefice, Cambridgeshire. This is a half stipend post (meaning Sundays plus 3 days, 0.6 FTE), held on common tenure terms, working within your benefice of Orchard-Welle (comprising 5 former parishes: Upwell, Outwell, Elm, Emneth and Friday Bridge).  We will work with you to ensure that the role stays within those time boundaries, so you can have space to flourish within and outside work.

Vicar, Huntingdon (All Saints, St Mary's and St Barnabas) - Cambridgeshire

A Growing, Diverse, Missional Church Community. We are praying for a new Vicar who will lead us with vision, faith and love. Could it be you?

House-for-Duty Associate Priest, Papworth Team Ministry, West Cambridgeshire

A flourishing benefice of fifteen rural parishes seeks a prayerful and collaborative House-for-Duty Associate Priest at an exciting moment of growth and mission.

Growing Younger Enabler (Youth/Youth and Sports), Ely Diocesan Board of Finance

The Ely Diocesan Board of Finance is seeking a part-time (0.5FTE) Growing Younger Enabler (Youth/Youth and Sports). This is a great opportunity for an experienced children or youth minister and inspiring leader, with a heart for empowering the local church and those working with children, young people and their families to share mission and discipleship together.

Vicar (half time) of St James (Cambridge)

St James’ is a welcoming and inclusive parish seeking a priest who will lead us in faith, prayer and service as we continue to grow as a lively Christian presence at the heart of our community.

What's On

Wednesday 18th February
Ash Wednesday
Saturday 21st February
11:00am - 3:00pm -
SSOM Retreat
Monday 23rd February
7:00pm - 8:00pm -
Explorers Evening
Tuesday 24th February
6:45pm - 9:00pm -
Growing as a Disciple
Thursday 26th February
9:45am - 3:00pm -
Clergy Retreat
6:45pm - 9:00pm -
ALM Preaching course
Friday 27th February
10:00am - 4:00pm -
Little Gidding Quiet Day
Sunday 1st March
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Making Sense of... the Big Story of the Bible
Monday 2nd March
6:45pm - 9:00pm -
ALM Pastoral Assistant course
Tuesday 3rd March
11:00am - 12:00pm -
Single Friendly Church Network 5 Steps Online Webinar
6:45pm - 9:00pm -
Growing as a Disciple
Wednesday 4th March
9:00am - 5:00pm -
Bishop's Study Day
Thursday 5th March
10:00am - 1:00pm -
Church Buildings Support Network

News

Covid-19 National Day of Reflection - 8 March 2026

16th February 2026

Sunday 8 March 2026 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Announcement from Bishop Dagmar

18th February 2026

In a letter to the Diocese, The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, The Bishop of Huntingdon and currently Acting Bishop of Ely, has announced that the Diocese of Edinburgh (Scottish Episcopal Church) has published that its Synod has elected her to be the next Bishop of Edinburgh.

Nourishment in the Desert

13th February 2026

Deepening Roots of our Life in Christ. A day of refreshment for busy ministers, Clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Ely and beyond.

Unlisted Churches Event

13th February 2026

Do you have a role in one of our unlisted/ungraded churches here in the Diocese of Ely?

The Big Plastic Count is back for 2026

13th February 2026

From 9–15 March, thousands of schools, households and communities around the UK will count the plastic packaging they throw away. We’ll then use this evidence to keep pushing the government to take urgent action to tackle the plastics crisis.
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