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.
News
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.
Resources and Events for Creationtide 2026
First published on: 21st August 2026Creationtide, or the Season of Creation, is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1 September to 4 October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
Growing Younger networks and forums
First published on: 19th August 2026Upcoming Growing Younger specialised forums and network meetings for Autumn term 2026.
A new Confirmation course for young people
First published on: 19th August 2026Created by Youthscape and funded by the Church of England, Confirmation is a free confirmation course for young people in the Church of England.
Anti-Slavery Day 2026
First published on: 19th August 2026This year anti-slavery day falls on Sunday 18th October. The Clewer Initiative invites churches and individuals to take part. To WALK around your community; SEE what is before you and PRAY for the Lord to be at work in that place.
Modern slavery in rural areas
First published on: 19th August 2026Modern slavery in rural areas does have some distinctive features, as this blog from The Clewer Initiative explores
Celebrating with our first Discovering Chaplaincy cohort
First published on: 17th August 2026Our first cohort of Discovering School Chaplaincy course joined with others involved in schools’ mission and chaplaincy in the Diocese of Ely, for an afternoon of celebration, networking and sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Caring for Creation at St John's Waterbeach
First published on: 17th August 2026When a leaking roof needed replacing, St John's Church in Waterbeach saw an opportunity to do more than repair their building and honour their commitment to creation. They created a living green roof that now captures rainwater, supports wildlife and helps keep the church rooms comfortable throughout the year.
Prison Awareness Course from the Welcome Directory
First published on: 17th August 2026The Prison Awareness Course helps you to increase your knowledge, understanding and capacity for welcoming prison leavers appropriately. Run over three consecutive Thursdays - 6, 13 and 20 October 2026.
Prayer for Holme Fen
First published on: 16th August 2026Today, the Diocese of Ely invites our 304 parishes in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk to pray for those affected by the devastating fires at Holme Fen. We echo the sentiment expressed by our sisters and brothers in the Fen Edge churches that are closest to the fires.
Exploring Intergenerational in the Yaxley Deanery
First published on: 14th August 2026This Saturday morning session is an opportunity to come together as a team from your church and explore what it means to be Intergenerational.
Growing Younger Advent Retreat Morning
First published on: 14th August 2026The morning is open to all those who minister with children and young people in the Diocese and you are welcome to come by yourself and with your team.
Youthscape Essentials
First published on: 14th August 2026Youthscape Essentials is all-round training for anyone involved in, starting out or interested in finding out more about, youth ministry.
Bring Inter Faith Week into your local school
First published on: 14th August 2026Inter Faith Week gives young people the opportunity to learn about different faiths and beliefs while exploring what it means to build welcoming communities.
A good practice guide to new worshipping communities
First published on: 14th August 2026A guide to inspire and equip churches in growing a flourishing community.
Diocese of Ely Growing Younger conference
First published on: 13th August 2026All those who minister, work, or volunteer with children and young people across the Diocese are invited. Come by yourself and meet others or why not come as a whole team.
Join our next Catalyst cohort - starting in October 2026
First published on: 13th August 2026If you want to be a catalyst for change in our churches and communities; gain new knowledge and skills to lead children and young people, then Catalyst is for you!
