Parochial Fees 2024
First published on: 20th December 2023The 2024 Parochial Fees table has now been published as is available on the Diocesan website.
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Nominations for the 2024 Etheldreda Medal Award
First published on: 18th December 2023Every two years, The Bishop of Ely awards the Etheldreda Medal to individuals who have given 'generous and outstanding service', which would not otherwise be recognised.
Design Workshop
First published on: 18th December 2023Creating posters and flyers for your church events and services
Faith Empowered 2024
First published on: 18th December 2023In partnership with the Church Army, we are delighted to be launching the Faith Empowered course in 2024.
Quiet Days at Little Gidding in 2024
First published on: 15th December 2023Held on the 4th Friday of the month, from February to November, Quiet Days at Ferrar House, Little Gidding offer a chance to step out of your regular routine to be with God in a variety of ways.
Advent Reflections for 2023
First published on: 14th December 2023Throughout the Advent season, we are asking people from around the diocese, "What's your favourite thing about being in church at this time of year?"
Tree-mendous Fun at All Saints' Landbeach
First published on: 7th December 2023Over 40 Christmas Trees turned the Parish Church of All Saints', Landbeach, into a mini-forest for the first weekend of Advent, with around 250 visitors from across the Fen Edge villages breathing in an atmosphere of Fun and Creativity. A sense of community spirit rose like sap in pine-trees to enthuse visitors - who are already asking whether the event will run again.
O Come O Come Emmanuel - St Barnabas' Christmas Album
First published on: 6th December 2023A collection of contemporary carols recorded live at St Barnabas Church Cambridge.
True Freedom - a new global resource
First published on: 5th December 2023True Freedom, a six-week course for Lent, draws on themes from the book of Galatians, and encourages individuals and churches to respond to modern slavery in their communities.
Appointment, RIP and Departure Announcements
First published on: 5th December 2023Recently published Appointment, RIP and Departure Announcements, including; RIP - Ven Garth Norman, RIP - Rev David Spencer, Departure Announcement: Andrew Read, Director of Education, Mission & Ministry, Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Fiona Elizabeth Gordon Brampton.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - December 2023
First published on: 29th November 2023We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Authorised Local Leadership in the Diocese of Ely
First published on: 27th November 2023In the Ely Diocese, there has always been a strong emphasis on lay ministry with many different 'authorised' and 'licensed' ministry pathways that are available. A number of people have come together to develop Authorised Local Leadership which is currently emerging across the diocese.
Church of England's Christmas single sees thousands poised to 'Join the Song'
First published on: 27th November 2023The Church of England has released a Christmas single, as part of a campaign encouraging people to come to church, sing carols, and celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
Church maintenance award finalist, St James' Church, Little Paxton
First published on: 21st November 2023St James' Church, Little Paxton was listed as one of twelve finalists in the maintenance awards from the National Churches Trust.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence begins on 25th November
First published on: 21st November 2023RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse is Mothers' Union's new campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Harvest Festival - Anna Chaplaincy style
First published on: 21st November 2023Celebrating all things Apple-related at a Harvest Festival held at St Mary's Church, Ely.
Nativity Exhibition at St James' Church, Hemingford Grey
First published on: 16th November 2023An exhibition of 120 nativity sets from around the world will go on display in Hemingford Grey this advent.
Celebrating the 'Open the Book' Team at Ramsey
First published on: 16th November 2023Find out more about 'Open the Book' and the volunteers taking the Bible into schools in Ramsey.
Ordination of Pippa Blackall
First published on: 16th November 2023Pippa Blackall will be ordained Deacon at 11am on Sunday 4 Feb at All Saints Church, Boughton.
Are you looking for a simple festive fundraising idea?
First published on: 15th November 2023Did you know 57 percent of shoppers will do most of their Christmas shopping online this year. Easyfundraising could help you raise money for your church from your congregations online purchases.
