Greetings from Kigali 2026
First published on: 10th February 2026A group of eight curates and clergy from the Diocese of Ely visited our link Diocese of Kigali in Rwanda, visiting local churches, communities and experiencing life in Kigali.
News
HerStory, HiStory, OurStory: Remembering our past to reimagine our future
First published on: 9th February 2026Ely Cathedral and the Diocese of Ely are delighted to be hosting a Racial Justice Conference, with the support of the Racial Justice Unit. The conference will look at how remembering the stories of our past can help to shape how we live together today and how we reimagine the stories of our future.
Launchpad: Small Steps, Big Impact in Growing Younger
First published on: 2nd February 2026Across the Diocese, churches are embracing the challenge of growing younger, and the Launchpad program is proving to be a powerful catalyst for change. Designed to support parishes in developing children and youth ministry, Launchpad is helping churches take small, intentional steps that lead to lasting transformation.
Little Gidding Quiet Days for 2026
First published on: 29th January 2026The Rev'd Fiona Brampton, Chaplain at Little Gidding, has organised a series of Quiet Days throughout 2026.
Parish Safeguarding Survey
First published on: 28th January 2026The National Safeguarding Team for the Church of England are conducting two brief surveys of how useful their resources are for parishes and what further resources could be useful, as well as a consultation on the new Promoting a Safer Church document.
Bishop Sarah Mullally to be confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 28th January 2026Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE will today (Wednesday 28 January) become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, at her Confirmation of Election at St Paul's Cathedral. She is the first woman to hold the office in its 1,400-year history.
Announcement: Appointment of the next Bishop of Ely
First published on: 27th January 2026We are 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.
Government Announcement on Funding for Places of Worship
First published on: 26th January 2026On Thursday 22 January the Government announced a 1.5 billion GBP package of funding for cultural organisations to restore national pride.
Vocations Newsletter
First published on: 15th January 2026Did you read the special Vocations edition of the Ministry Mailing?
Discovering Chaplaincy
First published on: 15th January 2026A course for all who are considering school or college chaplaincy.
Support for working with your local school
First published on: 15th January 2026Would you like to have a conversation about developing closer links between school and church?
Paediatric First Aid Training Course - 13 May
First published on: 15th January 2026A one day, level 3, certified emergency paediatric first aid course for those involved in ministry with primary school aged children or younger.
Youth Evening at Ely Cathedral
First published on: 15th January 2026Young people (school years 7-13) are invited, along with their Church/ Youth leaders, to a Youth Evening event in the Cathedral.
2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
First published on: 12th January 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, takes place from 18 - 25 January 2026 - the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Church Buildings Support Network meetings for 2026
First published on: 15th December 2025Join us for our Church Buildings Support Network sessions for 2026. Each session will focus on a different topic, with training and talks on Accessibility, Interpretation, Net Zero and more!
Upcoming Training and Learning Opportunities
First published on: 15th December 2025Highlighting opportunities and events happening in the new year.
The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas
First published on: 12th December 2025Something wonderful is about to happen. The Saviour of the world is going to be born. But the grumpy owl who lives in the barn just wants to be left alone...
Blue Christmas services
First published on: 11th December 2025Here’s how you can use digital media to help those for whom Advent and Christmas is a difficult season.
Christian and Muslim Groups Work Together in Northstowe Land Bid
First published on: 4th December 2025Christian and Muslim Groups Work Together in Bid for Northstowe’s First Faith and Community Space. Plans include facilities for the whole town to use, alongside a new Chapel by the Lake and an Islamic Prayer Room, in a rare, inclusive design approach shaped by the community, for the community.
New Canons welcomed at Ely Cathedral - November 2025
First published on: 24th November 2025On Sunday 23 November 2025, Bishop Dagmar was delighted to welcome new Lay, Honorary and Ecumenical Canons to Ely Cathedral.
