Admission of Churchwardens
First published on: 31st May 2023Our annual events for the Admission of Churchwardens are taking place around the Diocese over the next few weeks
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Ministry Experience Scheme
First published on: 31st May 2023Our Ministry Experience Scheme for young people aged 18-30 explained in detail
Growing as a Disciple
First published on: 30th May 2023This 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 2023The July Bishop's Study Day focuses on Canon Law and their place within the life of the church
Explorer's Evening
First published on: 30th May 2023Come along to meet the Mission and Ministry team, ask any questions you may have, and explore the possibilities of lay ministry.
Leading in Evangelism
First published on: 30th May 2023A 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 2023The 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 2023The 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 published on: 22nd May 2023This weekend, 25 people from around the Diocese took part in the first Ely Diocesan Leading your Church into Growth conference.
Anna Chaplaincy comes to Ely Diocese
First published on: 18th May 2023The first Anna Chaplain in Ely Diocese is commissioned at St Edmund's Downham Market
Justice, Courtesy and Love
First published on: 17th May 2023Looking back with gratitude and looking forward in hope.
The Bloom Report: Does Government do God?
First published on: 17th May 2023A landmark review into faith engagement has found the government needs to recognise faith groups as a force for good.
New Posts Conference
First published on: 17th May 2023To help those newly appointed to reflect on what they discover about their new context, to discern opportunities, see how they might approach challenges, and consider how they, and those they lead, can best move forwards.
Mental Health Awareness Week
First published on: 16th May 2023Anxiety is the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Eco Networking Lunch at Burwell
First published on: 15th May 2023Our Eco networking lunches are about connecting people locally, so watch out for the one in your area, and please get in touch if you think you might be able to host one for your area.
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