The Big Help Out at St John's Waterbeach
First published on: 9th May 2023What do feather dusters, pencil sharpeners and gardening gloves have in common? They all featured in an amazing morning of volunteering for the Big Help Out on 8 May!
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Prayers for the Royal Family
First published on: 4th May 2023Church of England's prayers for the Royal Family to refer to 'Queen Camilla' from 6 May
Churches Count on Nature: Get involved
First published on: 3rd May 2023Parishes across England and Wales can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter.
Independent Safeguarding Board: Statement by the Archbishops
First published on: 3rd May 2023"As Meg Munn starts her role as Acting Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Board, we affirm our confidence in her and her ability to lead the Board's important work."
Update from the Living in Love and Faith implementation working groups
First published on: 3rd May 2023A series of working groups taking forward proposals for the Church of England on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage are up and running.
The Coronation Liturgy: 'Called to Serve'
First published on: 3rd May 2023Lambeth Palace has published the Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The theme of the Liturgy is 'Called to Serve'.
Families and Households Commission
First published on: 3rd May 2023In its new Report - 'Love Matters' - the Archbishops' Commission on Families and Households has outlined five ambitions to support and strengthen family life.
Contested Heritage Guidance Review
First published on: 28th April 2023The Church of England's Cathedral & Church Buildings Division is reviewing the Contested Heritage guidance issued by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England and the Church Buildings Council. We would appreciate your feedback to help us improve this guidance.
Ringing for the King and St Etheldreda
First published on: 26th April 2023The bell ringers of St Mary's Church Ely have finalised their programme to 'Ring for the King'
iKnowChurch - Everything under one roof
First published on: 26th April 2023iKnowChurch provide Church Management Software, providing all the tools you might need under one roof. If you have not yet explored what they might be able to offer, now could be the time.
National Churches Trust: All Grants Now Open
First published on: 24th April 2023The National Churches Trust paused its grant programmes in 2022 to launch a new strategy and grant database. Medium Grants, is the last of the three programmes to re-open - the deadline for applications is the 4th May 2023.
The Community of St Etheldreda
First published on: 20th April 2023A collective of people from across the Diocese of Ely exploring pioneering forms of mission and ministry.
Climate Change: The Bishops share a call for action
First published on: 17th April 2023Ahead of 'The Big One' climate change protest this month, the Bishop of Ely and the Bishop of Huntingdon have released a statement in support of the global fight against climate change.
Bishop Stephen's Chrism Mass Sermon 2023
First published on: 12th April 2023A copy of Bishop Stephen's Chrism Mass Sermon, delivered at Ely Cathedral on 6 April 2023
Ministry Development Review
First published on: 4th April 2023Ministry Development Review update
Funeral Service of The Revd Anna Matthews - Ely Cathedral
First published on: 3rd April 2023The Revd Anna Matthews funeral will take place at the Cathedral on Wednesday, 26th April at 12.30pm. The Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey John will preach. Bishop Stephen shall preside, assisted by Cathedral clergy.
Clergy Payroll in the People System is now live
First published on: 31st March 2023The People System is the National Church of England platform that holds people data for stipendiary clergy and other ministers.
Coronation - A Pastoral Letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
First published on: 30th March 2023A Pastoral Letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
Moving clergy pay documents and payroll to the new People System
First published on: 21st March 2023The clergy payroll is being moved from MyView to the new People System. Clergy will be notified of the change by email and given instructions about how to access pay documentation in the new system.
Diocese of Ely's Ethical Approach
First published on: 20th March 2023You can read about the Diocese of Ely Investment Portfolio, Ethical Investment Policy and Net Zero by 2030 on our Ethical Approach webpages here.
