How Village Churches Thrive - A Practical Guide
First published on: 18th August 2022A new guide published by Church House seeks to “fly the flag for rural churches” and their central role in local communities.
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A new guide published by Church House seeks to “fly the flag for rural churches” and their central role in local communities.
From the Bishop of Ely and the Bishop of Huntingdon.
On Sunday [31 July] about 50 adults, children - and a dog, gathered by the River Wissey for a Songs of Praise Service, led by Rev Dr Ian Mack, with the organ played by Mr Chris Young.
On Sunday 11 September at 3pm in St Andrew's Church, Soham there will be a service of thanksgiving marking the 90th anniversary of the death of William Case Morris.
From the Bishop of Ely and the Bishop of Huntingdon.
The Revd Dr Catherine Wright has accepted the invitation to become the Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO).
On Sunday 29th May, St Peter & St Paul's Church, Fenstanton welcomed a new addition, a book. This was no ordinary book though; produced over four years this was a comprehensive, illustrated record of the church building.
Ride and Stride is the original mass fund raising event linked to the Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust and has a history dating back some 40 years.
Pupils enjoy behind the scenes look at St Peter and St Paul’s, Wisbech
Applications are now open! You can find the link to an information pack and the online application form here.
Who to contact – an update
On Saturday 2nd July and Sunday the 3rd July we welcomed our new Priests and Deacons.
The Bishop of Ely is delighted to announce that The Revd Canon Richard John St Clair Harlow is to be Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech.
As people start to plan their summer with friends and family, their church could be earning free funding from their BBQs, trips to the seaside and UK breaks. Has your church considered using Easyfundraising?
Protecting vulnerable people is at the heart of the Christian message of justice and hope. Safeguarding Sunday is an opportunity for your church to show your community that you take this responsibility seriously.
Once again we are grateful to Ecclesiastical Insurance for supporting the production of the 2022 Archdeacons' Visitation News which is now available to download.
Each year, the Diocese of Ely produces an Annual Report that summarises the work of the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance and wider Diocese. The Report covering the activities of 2021 has now been published.
Our new Deacons will be Ordained on the 3rd July at Ely cathedral. Here you can learn a little bit more about them.
Ride and Stride is the original mass fund raising event linked to the Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust and has a history dating back some 40 years.
On Sunday 29th May, St Peter & St Paul's Church, Fenstanton welcomed a new addition, a book. This was no ordinary book though; produced over four years this was a comprehensive, illustrated record of the church building.