Did you know, if you're on your Diocese of Ely church electoral roll, or a resident with a CB6 or CB7 postcode, you may be eligible for free entry to Ely Cathedral. Find out more here.
The Diocesan new offices are really starting to take shape, here is a brief update on the major milestones reached by the first few days of September (2023).
The Church of England's Racial Justice team is seeking to mobilise all Global Majority Heritage (GMH) / UK Minoritised Ethnic (UKME) clergy, ordinands and lay ministers and leaders to join an ethnocultural communications network.
Creationtide 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.
Black History Month 2023 is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.
Anti-Slavery Day - 18 October - provides an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery.
We are seeking your confidential views on the next Bishop of Ely to help inform the "Statement of Needs". This document will set out a description of the Diocese, reflect on the challenges and opportunities for Gospel and Church in the communities served and the gifts and skills they might be seeking in a new bishop to lead them in their response to these.
Generosity Week runs from September 24th-October 1st. Read more about what's planned and how you can take part.
We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Clergy and their families from across the Diocese were invited to a Family Garden Party in the Bishop's garden earlier this summer.
Students from Park Primary School presented Bishop Stephen with a Courageous Advocacy Award during an Education team garden party.
Register to get your free digital church resource pack for Safeguarding Sunday on 19 November 2023.
The Rev'd Canon Becky Dyball is one of the finalists in the 2023 BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Make A Difference Awards in the 'together' category.
The installation of a permanent and long-lasting commemoration of one thousand years of the church and village.
The new CofE Racial Justice Unit is inviting young adults (aged 16-25) of all UKME/GMH backgrounds to represent their diverse communities so that their voices can be heard and amplified within the life of the national church.
Building work is now well underway for the new Diocesan offices. Here is a picture story of the first few weeks of work.
Gifts in wills are a powerful way for faith to live on and create lasting change, but they can be difficult to talk about - for everyone, including those wanting to leave a gift. Resources are available to help.
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Led by Gail and Ian Adams, Chaplains at Ridley Hall
Encourage people to visit your local church building this summer by taking part in Stained Glass Summer!
Difference is a course for you to run that explores following Jesus in a complex and divided world, seeing transformation through everyday encounters.
