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LLM Training reviewed and commended in the Diocese of Ely

First published on: 9th October 2025

The Church of England has a programme of external monitoring and review of the training delivered by Theological Education Institutions. ERMC, which trains most of our LLMs, was recently reviewed.

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Black History Month 2025

First published on: 6th October 2025

Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. October marks the start of Black History Month UK – a time to celebrate and remember African and Caribbean heritage peoples' achievements and contributions to the British economy, culture, and history.

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Anti-Slavery Day 2025

First published on: 6th October 2025

Get ready for Anti-Slavery Day on Saturday 18th October 2025. Anti-Slavery Day takes place every year on October 18, and is an opportunity to raise awareness of the fact that more than 122,000 men, women and children in the UK, are trapped in conditions of modern slavery.

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New Licensed Lay Ministers for 2025

First published on: 6th October 2025

On Saturday 4 October, we welcomed 7 newly licensed lay ministers, re-licensed all lay ministers for the triennium, and collectively celebrated 280 years of licensed lay ministry in the Diocese of Ely, with long service awards ranging from 3 to 45 years. A selection of photographs from the service.

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Single Friendly Church Network

First published on: 6th October 2025

Single Friendly Church Network are a charity that encourages churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life.

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Announcement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury

First published on: 3rd October 2025

We are pleased to hear the announcement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE.

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New accessibility icons and tags on AChurchNearYou.com

First published on: 2nd October 2025

These symbols have been developed for use across the Church of England and comprise an icon-based, accessibility self-assessment tool for church use in online and printed signage.

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Advent Sleepout at Ely Cathedral

First published on: 1st October 2025

Join Canon James and Canon Jenny for the Advent Sleepout at Ely Cathedral in aid of the Cambridge Churches Homelessness Project and Crisis.

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Celebrating links to Olaudah Equiano for Black History Month

First published on: 1st October 2025

Congregation members from St Andrew's Soham and St Andrew's Chesterton will be marking Black History Month by celebrating their connection to one of the 18th century’s most famous figures in the campaign to abolish the transatlantic slave trade - Olaudah Equiano.

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Misconceptions about Homelessness

First published on: 29th September 2025

This video, made in collaboration with Cambridge Churches Homeless Project (CCHP) for Homelessness Sunday, features people sharing their lived experiences of Homelessness.

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Dean of Westminster visits Hamerton Church

First published on: 29th September 2025

All Saints’ Church in the Huntingdonshire village of Hamerton recently had a special visit from the Dean of Westminster, the Very Revd Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE.

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A journey to LLM Licensing

First published on: 24th September 2025

Some of our new LLMs tell us a little bit about themselves and their journey through discernment, selection and training to licensing, in their own words.

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'Difference' for Primary Schools

First published on: 19th September 2025

Difference for Primary Schools is a free suite of resources for use in classrooms with children ages 3-12, shaped by educators to help your school navigate the complexities in our society and build a culture of courage, hope, and empathy.

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Youth Evening at Ely Cathedral

First published on: 19th September 2025

Following on from the success of the Youth Pilgrimage in July, Ely Cathedral is hosting a Youth Event on Friday 14 November.

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Admission and Licensing of LLMs

First published on: 10th September 2025

A service of Admission and Licensing of LLMs will take place on the 4th October at 2:30pm in the Cathedral.

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Announcement: Chair of Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF)

First published on: 9th September 2025

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Stanford-Beale as our next Chair of Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF).


Little Gidding at 400

First published on: 8th September 2025

A Garden Party to celebrate the 400 years since the Ferrars arrived.

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A prayer following the death of the Duchess of Kent

First published on: 8th September 2025

The Church of England has published a prayer on the death of HRH The Duchess of Kent.

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Upcoming Parish Events around the Diocese

First published on: 2nd September 2025

Highlighting some events happening around the Diocese - organised by local Parishes - that might be of interest.

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Events, News and Resources for Creationtide 2025

First published on: 1st September 2025

Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.

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