Preacher's Study Day - The Gospel of Mark
First published on: 15th October 2026Explore the themes, structure, and theology of Mark's Gospel and discover fresh insights for preaching throughout Lectionary Year B.
News
National Lottery Heritage Fund award supports new church maintenance partnership
First published on: 15th October 2026The Diocese of Ely has received just under £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the care and long-term sustainability of historic churches across Wisbech and West Norfolk.
The Great Switch for Creation
First published on: 5th October 2026Switching to a green energy tariff is a small but powerful step your church can take to reduce your environmental impact.
Prisons Week 2026 - 11 to 17 October
First published on: 5th October 2026This October, churches across the UK will unite once again for Prisons Week, the annual ecumenical initiative calling Christians to prayer and action for all those affected by imprisonment. Prisons Week 2026 begins with Prisoners’ Sunday on 11 October and runs through to 17 October.
Celebrating Authorised Lay Ministry
First published on: 1st October 2026Save the date for an afternoon of worship, prayer, reflection, and refreshments and cake!
Diocese of Ely School Chaplains Network
First published on: 1st October 2026Half termly online support meetings for school chaplains and those who work in school chaplaincy in the Diocese of Ely.
Transforming ChurchOfEngland.org
First published on: 29th September 2026The national Church of England website is being transformed, based on user feedback.
Celebrating St George's Day 2027
First published on: 29th September 2026A free webinar for churches, with some practical, tried-and-tested ideas for planning a community St George's Day event.
Black History Month at St Andrew’s Church Soham
First published on: 23rd September 2026All are welcome to an Exhibition Presentation Evening, with guest speaker: Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi on Saturday 10 October at 7.30pm. You can visit the exhibition from Saturday 10 - Sunday 18 October from 9.30am - 2.30pm on Monday to Friday; 2.00 - 4.00pm at the weekends.
Black History Month 2026
First published on: 22nd September 2026Black 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.
Legacies of Windrush: An exhibition at Ely Cathedral
First published on: 22nd September 2026A celebration of the Windrush pioneers who made Cambridge their home - an exhibition at Ely Cathedral, from Tuesday 13 October to Sunday 1 November.
Recruiting and line managing children’s and youth ministers: Webinar
First published on: 18th September 2026Is your church looking to appoint a Children’s or Youth Minister? Would you welcome support in line management?
The Archbishop of Canterbury presents Lambeth Awards
First published on: 14th September 2026The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has presented her first Lambeth Awards since taking office, with Diocese of Ely resident, The Reverend Dr Malcolm Brown being awarded The Canterbury Cross for Services to the Church of England.
Disability Awareness Sunday: Free Resources
First published on: 11th September 2026Disability Awareness Sunday. A day to ensure disabled people are fully included in church: celebrate on Sunday 20th or 27th September 2026, or any Sunday!
Metal Theft from your church: What can you do?
First published on: 11th September 2026There has been an unfortunate recent incident of metal theft from the roof of a church in Ely Diocese. What can you do to prepare and prevent the same happening to your church?
Appointment of an Interim Assistant Archdeacon, Archdeaconry of Cambridge
First published on: 10th September 2026The Revd Nick Moir, Incumbent of Fen Ditton, Horningsea and Teversham, and Rural Dean of Cambridge North, has agreed to serve as an Assistant Archdeacon focusing on the Archdeaconry of Cambridge. This is a 9-month time limited role.
Vocations Newsletter - September 2026
First published on: 4th September 2026This special Vocations focused mailing is full of information for all those discerning, enabling and encouraging vocations in the life of the church.
Generosity Week 2026
First published on: 3rd September 2026Generosity Week often takes place in the Harvest season, so that as we thank God for his generosity to us, we also have the opportunity to think about how we might respond to that generosity.
Generous giving: video resource
First published on: 2nd September 2026This short video animation was produced by a benefice in our diocese to use for encouraging generous giving. They freely offer this video resource for use to others in the Diocese of Ely.
Free Faith Security Training from the Home Office
First published on: 26th August 2026Faith Security Training is a new training scheme available from the Home Office for faith communities in England and Wales.
