Recent Announcements and RIP Notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Departure Announcement: Andrew Read, Director of Education, Mission & Ministry
On 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
We are sorry to hear of the death of Rev David Spencer on 25th November, 2023.
RIP - Ven Garth Norman
We are sorry to hear of the death on 17th November 2023 of Ven Garth Norman.
Garth held PTO in retirement in this diocese since 2010 and was until recently actively involved in meetings of the Cambridge Branch of the Retired Clergy Association of the Church of England.
He is survived by his widow Jacqueline and his son Mark.
Garth’s funeral will be on Thursday 21st December at 3.00pm at St Bene't's, Cambridge.
May Garth rest in peace and rise in glory.
Announcement: The Benefice of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington
Following 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
The 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
On 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.