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The Nicene Creed: Then and Now

First published on: 2nd May 2025

A Day Conference to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea 325

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Net Zero Carbon Surgery

First published on: 2nd May 2025

Sacha Watson (Net Zero Carbon Officer) and Nigel Cooper (Diocesan Environment Officer) will be on hand to answer all questions relating to Eco Church, Net Zero and Environment.

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Help! I'm on the PCC

First published on: 24th April 2025

Join the Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech, the Ven Richard Harlow, for a training event aimed at members of Parochial Church Councils, new and not so new.

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Compliance, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Training Day

First published on: 24th April 2025

The Diocese of Ely Church Buildings Department is hosting a Compliance, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Training Day at Brampton Church Hall on Friday 16 May from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm.

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The Passing of Pope Francis: Words from the Acting Bishop of Ely

First published on: 21st April 2025

The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter has offered her thoughts following the announcement by the Vatican that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.

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Diocesan Announcements and Newsletters - April 2025

First published on: 11th April 2025

Sign-up to the Diocesan e-newsletter to receive monthly updates straight to your inbox.

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St Andrew's Church in Soham awarded funding support

First published on: 27th March 2025

St Andrew's Church in Soham has been awarded initial support totalling GBP 315,000 (GBP 270,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and GBP 45,000 from Historic England) to progress plans to restore the building and involve young people in learning heritage skills.

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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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