Musical Meditation for Peace in the Ukraine
First published on: 16th March 2022Last Sunday (13 March), All Saints Church, Wretton with Stoke Ferry, hosted a Musical Meditation for Peace in the Ukraine.
News
Allchurches Trust rebrands to the Benefact Trust
First published on: 11th March 2022On its 50th anniversary, one of the UK's largest grant-making charities, Allchurches Trust has changed its name to the Benefact Trust to reflect the organisation's increased charitable scope, impact, and giving ethos.
Ukraine and Russia, Church and State, and Hope, Prayer and Action
First published on: 10th March 2022The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, Bishop of Huntingdon's Presidential Address at Ely Diocesan Synod on 5th March 2022
Funding boost for St Mary the Virgin, Leighton Bromswold
First published on: 10th March 2022A much-loved Cambridgeshire church is to share in a £1.5 million funding payout thanks to an investment in church heritage by the Heritage Stimulus Fund, part of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Ways your church could earn free funding
First published on: 8th March 2022Unexpected ways your church could earn free funding with fundraising website easyfundraising!
Swearing In of Churchwardens 2022
First published on: 2nd March 2022A message from the Venerable Dr Alex Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge, regarding the plans for the annual swearing-in of Churchwardens in 2022.
Getting started with Contactless Giving - upcoming webinar
First published on: 1st March 2022In an upcoming webinar, members of the CofE National Giving Team will talk through the different solutions available on Parish Buying and help you navigate the best one for your church.
Letter from Bishop Stephen
First published on: 26th February 2022As we watch with horror the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine, what should our response be as Christians? Our first and last response is to pray. The Church of England has published prayers for use for the day of prayer called for by our archbishops for tomorrow, Sunday 27th February.
Pray for the people of Ukraine
First published on: 24th February 2022Bishops Stephen and Dagmar urge all people across the Diocese of Ely to pray for the people of Ukraine faced with the horrors of warfare, for those already fleeing their homes, injured, killed or bereaved, for those fearing untold suffering ahead.
Feltwell's Faith in Flint Restored
First published on: 11th February 2022A project to repair a 40m flint retaining churchyard wall has officially finished. In total it took three years, involved numerous volunteers and was fuelled by lots of tea and cake.
The Parish Buying Energy Basket
First published on: 11th February 2022The Energy Basket uses the bulk buying power of the Church to obtain competitive prices for your gas and electricity.
Synod approves rules to help churches meet carbon-reduction target
First published on: 11th February 2022The Church of England's General Synod has approved new legislation to help churches meet carbon reduction targets - as reported on the Church of England's website.
Spirituality Development Group - Contemplation and Action
First published on: 10th February 2022A ministry training day for clergy in the Diocese of Ely, to reflect on the struggle of the pandemic, to deepen our life of prayer, and respond to the calling of the Holy Spirit in fruitful mission.
Ferrar House - A place of peace and prayer
First published on: 10th February 2022Ferrar House has released its 2022 Programme of Quiet Days and Times of Reflection. Find out more and where to read about other Retreat centres here.
Fundraising in rural parishes
First published on: 3rd February 2022As part of its fundraising hub for churches, Ecclesiastical has recently launched fundraising tips and guidance for rural churches with small congregations and few volunteers.
The Commissioning of the Ministry Team and License of Sandra Gardner in Wisbech
First published on: 3rd February 2022Bishop Dagmar has commissioned the Ministry Team and Licensed Sandra Gardner in Wisbech St Mary Parish Church to be Priest-in-Charge of Gorefield, Southea with Parson Drove and Murrow & Wisbech St Mary with Guyhirn.
Fire at St Mary the Virgin Church, Beachamwell
First published on: 3rd February 2022The Diocese of Ely is deeply saddened by the news of the fire at St Mary the Virgin Church, Beachamwell. Our prayers are now with the local community and those that loved and cared for this glorious place of worship and prayer.
St Peter's Church upgrades and modernises facilities
First published on: 28th January 2022They are currently nearing completion on a major project to upgrade and modernise their facilities, including a new servery, upper room space and more toilets.
Departure from the Church Buildings and Pastoral Team
First published on: 26th January 2022A farewell to Sue Dickinson who retires on 11 February - and who in the Church Buildings team to now contact.
The Venerable Hugh McCurdy to step down as Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech
First published on: 25th January 2022Hugh's last day as Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech will be on the 18 April 2022, after 17 years in the role.
