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Upcoming Church Buildings Support Network meetings

First published on: 19th March 2025

Our upcoming Church Buildings Support Network meetings are an in-person drop-in Fundraising, Grants and Community Consultation Surgery, plus a Zoom session on the topic of Bats and Ecology.

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Generosity Week 2025

First published on: 19th March 2025

Generosity Week 2025 runs from Sunday 28 September to Sunday 05 October, but the resources available can be used at any time of the year.

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Support with Grants for Church Buildings

First published on: 18th March 2025

Join Holly Robinson for two Zoom sessions to highlight the changes to funding and an update on the 'Listed Places of Worship' Grant Scheme.

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Exploring Lay Ministry

First published on: 18th March 2025

If you're exploring, thinking about, or just curious about what Lay Ministry could look like for you, please join our Lay Ministry Team for one of our online Explorer evenings, happening soon!

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Leading your Church into Growth - March 2025

First published on: 17th March 2025

Our LyCiG conference aimed to inspire and equip leaders to grow their church - in numbers, in spiritual commitment and in service to their local community.

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The VAT Refund Scheme - Important deadline

First published on: 15th March 2025

VAT claims need to be in by 31st March 2025 at the latest

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Mothering Sunday Resources

First published on: 15th March 2025

The Mothers' Union central website contains a sermon, prayers and other resources, including for children, which you might like to use on Sunday 30 March.

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Ten simple steps churches can take to reach net zero carbon

First published on: 7th March 2025

Churches can find practical and easy tips to help them reach net zero in a new animation and guide launched this week.

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Evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

First published on: 6th March 2025

We need as many churches as possible to participate, no matter how modest the claim to the LPWGS might have been.

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Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - March 2025

First published on: 3rd March 2025

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

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Receive the daily Diocesan Prayer straight to your inbox

First published on: 16th February 2025

The Diocesan Prayer is available to receive each day by email for those who wish to sign-up.


Covid-19 National Day of Reflection - 9 March 2025

First published on: 10th February 2025

Sunday 9 March 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Have you discovered our Net Zero Carbon News?

First published on: 10th February 2025

Read the latest Net Zero Carbon and Environment news from around the Diocese, including details of local initiatives and funding opportunities.

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Consultation on the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

First published on: 7th February 2025

Please join us in prayer as we seek to discern the person God is calling to this role.

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Applications invited for 5 million pound (GBP) conservation fund for churches

First published on: 7th February 2025

Applications for grants to fund the conservation of special objects such as stained glass, paintings, bells, organs and clocks in churches are open from today as part of an expanded 5 million pound (GBP) scheme administered by the Church of England.

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What does it mean for our communities to flourish and thrive?

First published on: 3rd February 2025

What does it mean for our communities to flourish and thrive? Why does aspiration matter? How might life in all its fullness be found & expressed by the churches especially in urban estates and disadvantaged areas of Ely Diocese?

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Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Day Service

First published on: 31st January 2025

Canon Jutta Brueck and the Rev'd Devin McLachlan attended an interfaith Holocaust Memorial Day service at the guildhall in Cambridge this week.

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Leading your Church into Growth - for 2025 and beyond

First published on: 27th January 2025

There's still time for you to join our Leading your Church into Growth (LyCiG) conference for 2025.

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A warm welcome

First published on: 23rd January 2025

Churches across the Diocese are providing warm spaces for people struggling to pay energy bills this winter, offering not just a refuge from the cold, but in many cases, food, activities and a chance to make friends and be part of a community.

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Complete the Energy Footprint Tool for 2025 now!

First published on: 16th January 2025

The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool allows churches to enter fuel and power use from the previous year. The data collected from the tool will help your church understand its carbon footprint and will mean you may be eligible for grants to help kickstart your net zero projects.

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