New Lay and Honorary Canons welcomed at Ely Cathedral
First published on: 26th September 2024On Wednesday 25 September 2025, Bishop Dagmar was delighted to welcome three new Lay Canons and five new Honorary Canons to Ely Cathedral.
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Reflections for Creationtide 2024
First published on: 26th September 2024The Rev'd Imogen Nay, Bishop's Advisor for Climate and Vicar of St Paul's Church in Cambridge reflects on wilderness as a rich ecological and spiritual category.
What is Coffee Ark?
First published on: 25th September 2024Coffee Ark is a mobile coffee shop for the whole community, with a particular heart for reaching those who find themselves separated or isolated whether through loneliness, challenges around mental health or other social circumstances.
Safeguarding Sunday 2024
First published on: 25th September 2024Every year, thousands of churches across the country unite to mark Safeguarding Sunday. It’s a chance to listen and to talk together about how we can create places and cultures that protect people from the damaging effects of harm and abuse. Protecting vulnerable people from harm and speaking up for their rights is an integral part of our scriptural mandate as Christians (Proverbs 31:8).
Admission and Licensing of LLMs
First published on: 19th September 2024A service of Admission and Licensing of LLMs will take place on the 5th October at 2:30pm in the Cathedral.
Net Zero Impact Report
First published on: 19th September 2024New report highlights progress on Church of England's ambition to reach net zero carbon
Invitation to the Funeral Service for Rev Carol Avery BEM
First published on: 19th September 2024Rev Andrew Avery invites friends from across the Diocese of Ely to remember and celebrate the life and ministry of Carol Avery with him on Tuesday 8 October at 1pm in Peterborough Cathedral.
Energy Footprint Tool data
First published on: 12th September 2024A total of 246 churches (74%) submitted their Energy Footprint Tool data in 2024, up from 117 (36%) in 2023.
Events, News and Resources for Creationtide 2024
First published on: 6th September 2024Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
Faith Will
First published on: 6th September 2024Christian Aid is working alongside the Church of England, the Church of Scotland, the Quakers and the United Reformed Church to encourage people of faith to remember their own church, and Christian Aid, in their Will. More information, and access to a range of free resources can be found here.
Preaching with a difference in September
First published on: 5th September 2024Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? It's also the month when, this year, on Sunday 22 September, the lectionary points us to Mark 9: 30-37 where Jesus takes a little child and sets them in the midst of his disciples with their petty, self-centered concerns…
Everyday Faith App
First published on: 4th September 2024Everyday Faith is the new daily devotional app from the Church of England designed to inspire, equip and encourage you in your faith every day of the week, not just on Sundays.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - September 2024
First published on: 30th August 2024We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Growing as a Disciple
First published on: 28th August 2024A chance to join our Growing as a Disciple course, spending time together learning - by reading the Bible, sharing our faith stories and by praying.
From Lament to Action - Bishop's Study Day
First published on: 28th August 2024We are delighted to be able to bring you more details of our upcoming Bishop's Study Day on Tuesday 8 October, for which booking is now open.
Action before crisis
First published on: 26th August 2024The Children's Society campaign, Action before crisis, is seeking support in calling on the UK government to Act to overturn the decline in children’s mental health and wellbeing, Better protect teenagers from harm, and Commit to ending child poverty. This page explains how you can help.
Easyfundraising
First published on: 14th August 2024Did you know that the leading supermarkets - Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, and Ocado – will all donate money to your church when members of your congregation shop with them?
Generosity Week 2024
First published on: 13th August 2024Generosity Week 2024 runs from Sunday 29 September to Sunday 06 October, but the resources available can be used at any time of the year.
Gold Eco Church Award for Ely Cathedral
First published on: 7th August 2024Ely Cathedral has been awarded the prestigious gold Eco Church Award in recognition of their dedication and commitment to walk in step with nature and take action on climate change. Ely is only the third Cathedral in the UK to achieve this outstanding achievement which was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK and reflects the Cathedral’s commitment to place creation care at the heart of everything they do.
Mothers' Union Banner Exhibition
First published on: 1st August 2024A unique exhibition of banners and memorabilia from MU branches across the Diocese of Ely celebrating the work of the Mothers’ Union.
