This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
Departure Announcement: The Revd Mark Neil Rodel
First published on: 8th March 2024Revd Mark Rodel, Development Officer for Learning, has been appointed as the Deputy Director for Mission and Ministry in the St Alban’s Diocese. Mark will leave the diocese at the end of July.
Announcements - The Revd Canon Malcolm (Max) Eric Osborne
First published on: 1st March 2024We can confirm that the Revd Canon Malcolm Eric (Max) Osborne will be instituted and installed at Holy Trinity Bottisham on 19 April 2024 as Vicar of The Anglesey Group.
The Announcement – The Ven Hugh Kyle McCurdy
First published on: 29th February 2024The Ven Hugh Kyle McCurdy is stepping down from his current role of Implementation Lead for Living Ely 2025 on 31 March 2024. Holding the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate, he will continue as Rural Dean of Bourn for a further year.
Resignation Announcement: The Revd Helene Louise Tame
First published on: 28th February 2024The Revd Helene Louise Tame, currently Associate Minister in the St Neots Team Ministry has resigned from this role on 27 February 2024.
Announcement: The Revd Jonathan Charles Dymoke Newcombe
First published on: 22nd February 2024Following the decision of the Christ Church, Huntingdon’s Church Council to leave the Church of England, the Bishop’s Mission Order will not be renewed after 24 February 2024 and therefore will cease from that date.
Announcement - Pastoral Order
First published on: 22nd February 2024Pastoral Order - The Benefices of Alwalton and Chesterton and Christ Church, Orton Goldhay and Orton Malborne
Departure Announcement: The Revd Robert John Strachan
First published on: 14th February 2024The Revd Robert (Robbie) John Strachan, currently Associate Vicar in the Holy Sepulchre with All Saints, Cambridge has been appointed Vicar of Lincoln St Peter in Eastgate and Lincoln St Peter in Carlton in the Diocese of Lincoln. His last Sunday in the Benefice will be 24 April 2024 and his last day in the Benefice will be 1 May 2024.
Announcement: The Revd Canon Joan Anne Horan
First published on: 14th February 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Joan Horan, Rural Dean of Fincham and Feltwell, has accepted the invitation to continue as Rural Dean until 20 April 2025
Announcement: The Revd Canon Sarah Catherine Gower
First published on: 14th February 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Sarah Gower, Rural Dean of Yaxley, has accepted the invitation to continue as Rural Dean for a further five years. The Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech will commission Sarah on 27 February 2024.
Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Jane Williams
First published on: 5th February 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Jane Williams, Vicar of Burwell with Reach, has accepted the invitation to continue as Rural Dean for the Fordham and Quy Deanery for further 3 years.
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury
First published on: 29th January 2024The Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury, Vicar of St Peter and St Paul, Wisbech and St Augustine, Wisbech (held in plurality) is retiring on 30 June 2024, after 21 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely. His last Sunday in the Benefices will be on 30 June.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Malcolm Eric (Max) Osborne
First published on: 15th January 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Malcolm Eric (Max) Osborne, currently Rector of Horringer Benefice in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of the Anglesey Group (subject to satisfactory DBS check).
Resignation Announcement: The Revd Dr Simon David Gill
First published on: 8th January 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely announces the resignation of the Revd Dr Simon Gill as Team Rector of the 5folds Benefice in the Diocese of Ely with effect from 31 December 2023.
Departure Announcement: Andrew Read, Director of Education, Mission & Ministry
First published on: 30th November 2023On 30 November 2023, Andrew Read, Director of Education, Mission & Ministry, will be leaving the many and various roles he has accrued across 8 years of exemplary service to the Diocese.
RIP - Rev David Spencer
First published on: 29th November 2023We are sorry to hear of the death of Revd David Spencer on 25 November 2023.
RIP - Ven Garth Norman
First published on: 29th November 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on 17th November 2023 of Ven Garth Norman.
Announcement: The Benefice of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington
First published on: 27th November 2023Following the Bishop's Pastoral Order, which will come into effect on 1 December 2023, the name of the Benefice of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington shall be changed to "The Benefice of The Fen Edge Churches". The Revd Canon Rebecca (Becky) Dyball is and will remain Incumbent (Rector) of the Benefice
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Fiona Elizabeth Gordon Brampton
First published on: 20th November 2023The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Canon Fiona Elizabeth Gordon Brampton, currently Associate Priest, of the North Leigtonstone Benefice is to be Priest in Charge of the Benefice. Fiona will also continue her role as Chaplain to Little Gidding.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Imogen Rosalind Falvey
First published on: 20th November 2023On behalf of The Acting Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that The Revd Imogen Rosalind Falvey, currently Priest-in-Charge of The Ortons, is to be Rector of the Benefice.
RIP - Revd Dr Brian Hebblethwaite
First published on: 14th November 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on 3rd November 2023 of Revd Dr Brian Hebblethwaite.