Mental Health Awareness Week
First published on: 16th May 2023Anxiety is the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
News
New Warden of LLMs, Cathy Watts
First published on: 15th May 2023Providing important links between the Bishop, Mission and Ministry team and LLMs, the Warden of LLMs (Warden of Readers) role will promote the work and profile of LLMs throughout the diocese.
Risk and Health and Safety Management Training
First published on: 12th May 2023This course is designed to equip churches to meet their legal duties under health and safety law, and to think about risk management in its more general application. This course is aimed at charity trustees (PCC members), church wardens, parish safeguarding officers, and volunteers who have responsibility for risk management, health and safety in their church context. It is also highly recommended for people in any role with responsibility for running church activity.
Ringing the changes for the Coronation
First published on: 12th May 2023A novice with less than two months training was among those who rang the bells of St Mary's parish church for an hour as crowds flocked to Ely city centre to watch the Coronation service from Westminster Abbey broadcast on big screens at the church and at Ely Cathedral.
Heritage crime reported in Ely Diocese Church
First published on: 10th May 2023An incidence of Heritage Crime, an offence involving damage or loss to historic assets or cultural property, has been reported following a break-in at St Mary Magdalene Church in the Diocese of Ely.
'And Breathe...'
First published on: 9th May 2023An oasis in the desert for youth, sports, and children and families ministers
Coronation Flowers at All Saints' Landbeach
First published on: 9th May 2023All Saints' Church, Landbeach created a stunning display of Coronation themed flower arrangements.
The Big Help Out at St John's Waterbeach
First published on: 9th May 2023What do feather dusters, pencil sharpeners and gardening gloves have in common? They all featured in an amazing morning of volunteering for the Big Help Out on 8 May!
Retired Clergy Study Day
First published on: 9th May 2023A study day for Retired Clergy and their Spouses, Partners, Widows and Widowers. To take place in Over on 5 October 2023.
Spiritual Abuse and Healthy Church Cultures
First published on: 5th May 2023This 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 2023Church of England's prayers for the Royal Family to refer to 'Queen Camilla' from 6 May
Churches Count on Nature: Get involved
First published on: 3rd May 2023Parishes across England and Wales can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter.
Independent Safeguarding Board: Statement by the Archbishops
First published on: 3rd May 2023"As Meg Munn starts her role as Acting Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Board, we affirm our confidence in her and her ability to lead the Board's important work."
Update from the Living in Love and Faith implementation working groups
First published on: 3rd May 2023A series of working groups taking forward proposals for the Church of England on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage are up and running.
The Coronation Liturgy: 'Called to Serve'
First published on: 3rd May 2023Lambeth Palace has published the Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The theme of the Liturgy is 'Called to Serve'.
Families and Households Commission
First published on: 3rd May 2023In its new Report - 'Love Matters' - the Archbishops' Commission on Families and Households has outlined five ambitions to support and strengthen family life.
Contested Heritage Guidance Review
First published on: 28th April 2023The Church of England's Cathedral & Church Buildings Division is reviewing the Contested Heritage guidance issued by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England and the Church Buildings Council. We would appreciate your feedback to help us improve this guidance.
Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers Monthly Zoom Call
First published on: 26th April 2023Amanda O'Neill, the Bishop's Advisor on Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers is setting up a monthly Zoom call for all SSOMs.
Ringing for the King and St Etheldreda
First published on: 26th April 2023The bell ringers of St Mary's Church Ely have finalised their programme to 'Ring for the King'
iKnowChurch - Everything under one roof
First published on: 26th April 2023iKnowChurch 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.
