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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.


Changes to Grant Schemes

First published on: 6th March 2023

National Churches Trust, Benefact Trust and Heritage Fund.


The Coronation of King Charles III

First published on: 6th March 2023

The Coronation of King Charles III is a historic moment in the life of our nation. The Church of England is sharing a range of resources for churches, individuals and families to use to mark the Coronation weekend.


The National Burial Ground Survey Project

First published on: 6th March 2023

Three virtual Information Webinars to launch the project are being held Thursday 30th March at 10am, 2pm and 7pm. Click here to find out more about book your place.


Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - March 2023

First published on: 27th February 2023

We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.


Sustainable Church Flowers

First published on: 15th February 2023

The creation of floral foam in the 1950s was a milestone in floristry; cheap, convenient and easy to use it revolutionised floral displays. But it is a single use plastic, so what are the alternatives?


School Singing Project hosted by College Chapel

First published on: 15th February 2023

A Diocese of Ely School Singing Project collaboration between St Peter & St Paul Wisbech, Elm Road Primary School and the Choir of St Catharine's College Cambridge recently took part in an abbreviated Choral Evensong in the College Chapel.

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