This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Helen McGowan Orr
First published on: 26th July 2021The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Helen McGowan Orr, currently Assistant Curate in the St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge is to be Vicar of The Benefices of Bassingbourn and Whaddon (held in plurality).
Departure Announcement: The Revd Joshua Rajbir Shinhmar
First published on: 26th July 2021The Revd Joshua Rajbir Shinhmar, currently Assistant Curate at St George Chesterton, has been appointed Chaplain to North London Hospice.
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Stephen George Anderson
First published on: 19th July 2021The Revd Stephen George Anderson, Rector of St Botolph, Cambridge, is retiring after 13 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely.
Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Hannah Felicity Cleugh
First published on: 14th July 2021The Revd Dr Hannah Cleugh, currently Senior Chaplain to the Bishop of Ely and a Minor Canon of Ely Cathedral, has been appointed as Vicar of Monkseaton St Peter in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Departure Announcement: The Revd David Robert Cleugh
First published on: 14th July 2021The Revd David Robert Cleugh, currently Rector of the Three Rivers Group, Rural Dean of Fordham and Quy, Member of Diocesan Synod and the Diocesan Board of Education, has resigned.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Sarah Catherine Gower
First published on: 6th July 2021The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Canon Sarah Catherine Gower, is to be Priest-in-Charge of Alwalton and Chesterton Benefice.
Departure Announcement: The Revd Christine (Chris) Emily Campbell
First published on: 30th June 2021The Revd Christine (Chris) Emily Campbell, currently Assistant Curate in St John the Evangelist Cherry Hinton, has been appointed as Rector of the Benefice of Ashwell with Hinxworth & Newnham in the Diocese of St Albans (subject to usual legal formalities).
Parishes of Keyston and Bythorn
First published on: 24th June 2021The Pastoral Scheme to create the Parish of Keyston, formerly part of the Parish of Keyston and Bythorn within the West Leightonstone Benefice, has been completed.
Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Alison Margaret Myers
First published on: 14th June 2021The Revd Canon Alison Myers, Team Rector of Lordsbridge and Chair of the House of Clergy, has been appointed as Warden of Launde Abbey and priest-in-charge of Loddington with Launde in the Diocese of Leicester.
The Revd Canon Michael (Mike) Paul Montague Booker
First published on: 9th June 2021The Revd Canon Michael (Mike) Paul Montague Booker is stepping down from his role as Bishop's Change Officer for Market Towns. His last working day will be 31 August 2021.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Phillip Edward Marsh
First published on: 14th May 2021To be Mission Lead for New Communities Team Vicar, Ely Benefice.
Announcement: The Revd Ruth Helen Adams
First published on: 10th May 2021Announcement: The Revd Ruth Helen Adams
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Sharkey
First published on: 10th May 2021Retirement Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Sharkey
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Pamela Potts
First published on: 7th May 2021Retirement Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Pamela Potts
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stephen George Anderson
First published on: 7th May 2021To be Rector of St Botolph, Cambridge.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd David Owain Sheppard
First published on: 7th May 2021To be Priest-in-Charge of the Buckden with the Offords.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stuart John Browning
First published on: 26th April 2021The Revd Stuart John Browning to be incumbent of Holy Trinity, Cambridge.
Announcement: The Revd Steven Rothwell
First published on: 23rd April 2021The Revd Steven Rothwell, currently Priest-in-Charge of St James, Cambridge, will be collated and inducted on 21 June 2021 as Vicar of the Benefice.
RIP: The Revd Robin Jeremy McRae Blackall
First published on: 22nd April 2021We are sad to announce the death of Fr Robin Blackall, who died peacefully at home on the evening of Sunday 18th April.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Rachel Claire Rosborough
First published on: 21st April 2021To be next Rural Dean for the Cambridge South Deanery.