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New Warden of LLMs, Cathy Watts

First published on: 15th May 2023

Providing important links between the Bishop, Mission and Ministry team and LLMs, the Warden of LLMs (Warden of Readers) role will promote the work and profile of LLMs throughout the diocese.


Risk and Health and Safety Management Training

First published on: 12th May 2023

This course is designed to equip churches to meet their legal duties under health and safety law, and to think about risk management in its more general application. This course is aimed at charity trustees (PCC members), church wardens, parish safeguarding officers, and volunteers who have responsibility for risk management, health and safety in their church context. It is also highly recommended for people in any role with responsibility for running church activity.


Heritage crime reported in Ely Diocese Church

First published on: 10th May 2023

An incidence of Heritage Crime, an offence involving damage or loss to historic assets or cultural property, has been reported following a break-in at St Mary Magdalene Church in the Diocese of Ely.


'And Breathe...'

First published on: 9th May 2023

An oasis in the desert for youth, sports, and children and families ministers


Coronation Flowers at All Saints' Landbeach

First published on: 9th May 2023

All Saints' Church, Landbeach created a stunning display of Coronation themed flower arrangements.


The Big Help Out at St John's Waterbeach

First published on: 9th May 2023

What 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!


Spiritual Abuse and Healthy Church Cultures

First published on: 5th May 2023

This course will explore issues of Spiritual Abuse: Coercion and Control within Christian organisations and communities. Two available dates - 5th June (in-person) or 20th June (via Zoom).


Prayers for the Royal Family

First published on: 4th May 2023

Church of England's prayers for the Royal Family to refer to 'Queen Camilla' from 6 May


iKnowChurch - Everything under one roof

First published on: 26th April 2023

iKnowChurch 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 2023

The 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.


Climate Change: The Bishops share a call for action

First published on: 17th April 2023

Ahead 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 2023

A copy of Bishop Stephen's Chrism Mass Sermon, delivered at Ely Cathedral on 6 April 2023


Funeral Service of The Revd Anna Matthews - Ely Cathedral

First published on: 3rd April 2023

The 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 2023

The People System is the National Church of England platform that holds people data for stipendiary clergy and other ministers.


Moving clergy pay documents and payroll to the new People System

First published on: 21st March 2023

The clergy payroll is being moved from MyView to the new People System. Clergy will be notified of the change by emailĀ and given instructions about how to access pay documentation in the new system.


Diocese of Ely's Ethical Approach

First published on: 20th March 2023

You can read about the Diocese of Ely Investment Portfolio, Ethical Investment Policy and Net Zero by 2030 on our Ethical Approach webpages here.


Environment programme news

First published on: 14th March 2023

The Church of England national environmental programme exists to help the whole Church take action to care for and renew creation. The Environment News Bulletin will keep you informed about news and events to help you do this.


Benefice features on A Church Near You

First published on: 10th March 2023

For a walk-through of the new benefice features on ACNY, join one of the Church of England's 45-minute live webinars.


AChurchNearYou.com

First published on: 10th March 2023

How to use the ACNY platform as your church's free website - watch the webinar.


RIP - Revd Anna Matthews, Vicar of St Bene't's in Cambridge

First published on: 8th March 2023

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that The Revd Anna Matthews, the Vicar of St Bene't's, Cambridge, has died.

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