News - Diocese of Ely

40 years of the Wildlife Trust's Churchyard Conservation Award

First published on: 8th June 2023

However big or small, urban or rural your churchyard is it will have value for local wildlife. Read on to find out more info on the Cambridgeshire Wildlife Trust's Churchyard Conservation Award Scheme

Generosity Week 2023

First published on: 8th June 2023

Generosity Week runs from September 24th-October 1st. Read more about what's planned and how you can take part.

Tower Restoration at Woodditton Church

First published on: 7th June 2023

Woodditton Church Restoration work.

Bishop's Advisor for Climate: Revd David Newton

First published on: 7th June 2023

The Revd David Newton has been appointed as a Bishop's Advisor for Climate.

Bishop's Advisor for Climate: Revd Imogen Nay

First published on: 7th June 2023

The Revd Imogen Nay has been appointed as a Bishop's Advisor for Climate.

A new Director for Ministry has been announced by the Church of England

First published on: 6th June 2023

The Church of England has appointed Rev Canon Nick McKee as its new National Director for Ministry.

Retired Clergy RIP Notices

First published on: 5th June 2023

Recent Retired Clergy RIP Notices added to the Diocesan website include that of Canon Peter Hill and Rev Gareth Morgan.

Sports Ministry

First published on: 2nd June 2023

The Revd Danny Driver, Vicar of Holy Cross Benefice in Cambridge tells us of the transformational power of using Sport to build relationships with young people and children.

Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - June 2023

First published on: 1st June 2023

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

Make Lunch Linton

First published on: 31st May 2023

Volunteers at St Mary's Church in Linton have teamed up with national Christian charity Transforming Lives for Good to make lunch

Admission of Churchwardens

First published on: 31st May 2023

Our annual events for the Admission of Churchwardens are taking place around the Diocese over the next few weeks

Ministry Experience Scheme

First published on: 31st May 2023

Our Ministry Experience Scheme for young people aged 18-30 explained in detail

Growing as a Disciple

First published on: 30th May 2023

This ten session course is about deepening your personal faith, and raising your awareness of how God might be calling you to contribute your abilities and time to your churches and communities.

Bishop's Study Day

First published on: 30th May 2023

The July Bishop's Study Day focuses on Canon Law and their place within the life of the church

Leading in Evangelism

First published on: 30th May 2023

A set of free online learning sessions for small groups of leaders who hope to see people come to faith.

Announcement to the Diocese of Ely of the Bishop's move to Lincoln

First published on: 24th May 2023

The Bishop of Ely, Stephen Conway, has written to parishes in the Diocese of Ely following the announcement by Downing Street that he will leave Ely to take up the position of Bishop of Lincoln later in the year.

Annual Gathering of Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 23rd May 2023

The recent annual gathering of LLMs showcased the range of ministry that our LLMs are involved in across the Diocese.

Leading your Church into Growth - first Ely conference

First published on: 22nd May 2023

25 people from around the Diocese took part in the first Ely Diocesan Leading your Church into Growth conference in Spring 2023.

Anna Chaplaincy comes to Ely Diocese

First published on: 18th May 2023

The first Anna Chaplain in Ely Diocese is commissioned at St Edmund's Downham Market

The Bloom Report: Does Government do God?

First published on: 17th May 2023

A landmark review into faith engagement has found the government needs to recognise faith groups as a force for good.