News

Gold Eco Church Award for Ely Cathedral

First published on: 7th August 2024

Ely Cathedral has been awarded the prestigious gold Eco Church Award in recognition of their dedication and commitment to walk in step with nature and take action on climate change. Ely is only the third Cathedral in the UK to achieve this outstanding achievement which was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK and reflects the Cathedral’s commitment to place creation care at the heart of everything they do.

Mothers' Union Banner Exhibition

First published on: 1st August 2024

A unique exhibition of banners and memorabilia from MU branches across the Diocese of Ely celebrating the work of the Mothers’ Union.

Lammas Day celebrated in Melbourn

First published on: 1st August 2024

Lammas day, or 'loaf mass', is traditionally when people celebrate the first wheat harvest in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

New Postal and Registered Office Address

First published on: 26th July 2024

The Diocesan Offices (Ely Diocesan Board of Finance) has recently moved. Please ensure you use the new address when posting mail or coming to the office.

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An update on the next Bishop of Ely

First published on: 15th July 2024

Very sadly, at the conclusion of a lengthy process of discernment, culminating in two days of interviews on 11 and 12 July, the Crown Nominations Commission considering the nomination of the next Bishop of Ely has not been able reach the level of consensus required to nominate a new Diocesan Bishop.

Choral Quartet Sonare

First published on: 10th July 2024

Professional choral quartet Sonare are inviting new parishes to work with them alongside those with whom they are already developing a great relationship to bring top-quality music into the heart of your community.

Education Garden Party 2024

First published on: 10th July 2024

Our Education team put on a fabulous afternoon tea party in the Bishop's garden for Headteachers, Governors and EDRAs from our Diocese of Ely schools.

Grafham Flower Festival and Bioblitz 2024

First published on: 9th July 2024

The annual Flower Festival in All Saints Church, Grafham and the Bioblitz in the churchyard were held over the weekend of 8-9 June.

Petertide Ordinations

First published on: 3rd July 2024

Photographs from our Petertide ordination services, which took place at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June 2024.

St Andrew's Church Soham celebrates restoration success with a medieval fair

First published on: 28th June 2024

Visitors can look forward to a historical extravaganza which includes fighting knights in the churchyard, have-a-go archery, medieval storytelling and puppet shows, circus skills and heritage craft demos, as well as representation for local history societies and over 35 craft stalls. The event is free to enter, and everyone is welcome.

Diocese of Ely Annual Report 2023 - Now Available

First published on: 20th June 2024

Each year, the Diocese of Ely produces an Annual Report that summarises the work of the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance and wider Diocese. The Report covering the activities of 2023 has now been published.

Archdeacons' Visitation News - Summer 2024

First published on: 19th June 2024

We are grateful to Ecclesiastical Insurance for supporting the production of the 2024 Archdeacons' Visitation News, which is now available to download.

Petertide Ordinations 2024 - Meet our new Priests

First published on: 17th June 2024

Meet our new Priests

Petertide Ordinations 2024 - Meet our new Deacons

First published on: 6th June 2024

Our new Deacons, to be ordained by the Bishop of Huntingdon on Sunday 30 June at 10.30am at Ely Cathedral

Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - June 2024

First published on: 29th May 2024

We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.

Children at the Table

First published on: 24th May 2024

To coincide with the recently-declared general election campaign, The Children's Society has joined with the other major UK children's charities in a campaign - to make sure the next government has a plan to make decisions for babies, children and young people - with children at the table.