Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
First published on: 23rd February 2026The latest Living Ministry report, 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made': Understanding the Wellbeing of Disabled and Neurodivergent Clergy, has been published.
News
Diocesan Statement regarding the former Bishop of Ely
First published on: 20th February 2026The Diocese of Ely is aware of reports regarding the Bishop of Lincoln, The Rt Revd Stephen Conway, who served as Bishop of Ely until his departure in May 2023.
Barnwell Sports Programme Evaluation
First published on: 19th February 2026The Barnwell Sports Programme (which ran from 2021-2024) set out to explore how sport could become a space where young people encounter God and grow in faith.
Mothering Sunday Resources
First published on: 19th February 2026Each year on the fourth Sunday of Lent, countries around the world celebrate Mothering Sunday. Mothering Sunday this year is celebrated on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Covid-19 National Day of Reflection - 8 March 2026
First published on: 16th February 2026Sunday 8 March 2026 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Announcement from Bishop Dagmar
First published on: 15th February 2026In a letter to the Diocese, The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, The Bishop of Huntingdon and currently Acting Bishop of Ely, has announced that the Diocese of Edinburgh (Scottish Episcopal Church) has published that its Synod has elected her to be the next Bishop of Edinburgh.
Unlisted Churches Event
First published on: 13th February 2026Do you have a role in one of our unlisted/ungraded churches here in the Diocese of Ely?
Nourishment in the Desert
First published on: 13th February 2026Deepening Roots of our Life in Christ. A day of refreshment for busy ministers, Clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Ely and beyond.
Bishop Sarah Announcement Day in photographs
First published on: 12th February 2026Throughout the 27th January (2026), Bishop Sarah travelled across our Diocese, visiting schools, churches, businesses and community groups, meeting clergy, lay ministers and diocesan staff - listening to local stories and seeing at first-hand the breadth of ministry and mission taking place.
Greetings from Kigali 2026
First published on: 10th February 2026A group of eight curates and clergy from the Diocese of Ely visited our link Diocese of Kigali in Rwanda, visiting local churches, communities and experiencing life in Kigali.
Launchpad: Small Steps, Big Impact in Growing Younger
First published on: 2nd February 2026Across the Diocese, churches are embracing the challenge of growing younger, and the Launchpad program is proving to be a powerful catalyst for change. Designed to support parishes in developing children and youth ministry, Launchpad is helping churches take small, intentional steps that lead to lasting transformation.
Little Gidding Quiet Days for 2026
First published on: 29th January 2026The Rev'd Fiona Brampton, Chaplain at Little Gidding, has organised a series of Quiet Days throughout 2026.
Announcement: Appointment of the next Bishop of Ely
First published on: 27th January 2026We are delighted to share the announcement from Downing Street that His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of Durham and Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow in the Diocese of Durham, for election as Bishop of Ely.
Government Announcement on Funding for Places of Worship
First published on: 26th January 2026On Thursday 22 January the Government announced a 1.5 billion GBP package of funding for cultural organisations to restore national pride.
Vocations Newsletter
First published on: 15th January 2026Did you read the special Vocations edition of the Ministry Mailing?
Discovering Chaplaincy
First published on: 15th January 2026A course for all who are considering school or college chaplaincy.
2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
First published on: 12th January 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, takes place from 18 - 25 January 2026 - the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Church Buildings Support Network meetings for 2026
First published on: 15th December 2025Join us for our Church Buildings Support Network sessions for 2026. Each session will focus on a different topic, with training and talks on Accessibility, Interpretation, Net Zero and more!
Upcoming Training and Learning Opportunities
First published on: 15th December 2025Highlighting opportunities and events happening in the new year.
The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas
First published on: 12th December 2025Something wonderful is about to happen. The Saviour of the world is going to be born. But the grumpy owl who lives in the barn just wants to be left alone...
